BASEL OFFICE - Junior Recruiter - Culinary

Viking is a strong and dynamic company - with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships, seven ocean vessels, two explorer ships and a Mississippi River ship.

Our guests experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet cruising over 100 itineraries around the world.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

Role Description

• As a key member of the Recruiting team the Junior Recruiter will work closely with the Recruiting Manager to ensure a steady pipeline of accepted candidates over all vacant positions on all vessels
• The Junior Recruiter will maintain a healthy relationship with our partner agencies and represents Viking Ocean Cruises as an Employer of Choice within the cruise industry
• The Junior Recruiter will report to the Senior Manager Recruiting
• Travel within this position is between 50 and 60 per cent, worldwide

Key Responsibilities

• You will verify recruiting profiles & selection criteria with all involved departments
• You will regularly update recruiting requirements based on operational needs and following HR policy
• You will manage and update the application pool database
• You will keep overview and tidiness throughout the entire recruiting process from application to hiring stage
• You will support the Recruiting Manager to maintain the candidate resource pool
• You will conduct personal and video interviews for onboard crew and managers
• You will organize and execute cooking trials and assessment centers (location planning, communication with recruiting agencies worldwide, screening, selection, interviews, statistics)
• You will participate in recruiting events worldwide with our partner agencies following SOP’s and company standards
• You will maintain business relationships with a trusted network of high-quality recruiting agencies in all relevant markets
• You will support defining measures to establish employer branding in the relevant markets in close coordination with global marketing
• You will research competitor conditions, visa requirements & industry trends (Benchmarking)
• You will follow defined recruiting processes in an effective & efficient manner to ensure given budgets and optimize if necessary
• You will ensure adequate reporting of recruiting status quo & measures

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in a middle management culinary position, preferably with 5* and international experience
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Excellent computer knowledge Microsoft Office (Word and Excel proficiency required); SharePoint, SuccessFactors recruiting are asset
• Excellent organizational skills, service-oriented and client-focused
• Ability to set priorities to given tasks, multi-tasking
• A self-starter with a can-do mindset and complete attention to detail
• Open to multi-cultural work environment

EDUCATION

• You have an Education in Culinary studies

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Flexibility and stress resistance, team player, commitment, positive personality, professional appearance
• Additional languages are a plus
• Open to new ideas; honest, energetic and enthusiastic

CULTURE & BENEFITS

• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace and flexible working hours
• Restaurant and regular company activities (e.g., cooking classes, sponsorship to sport events, …)
• Free cruise (for you and your +1) every two years and friends & family special discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via our website www.vikingcareers.com, including your CV in English and a one-page cover letter to introduce yourself and your interest for the role.

For more details about this position, contact Virginia Belli under +41 61 638 60 11