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sea chefs Human Resources Services GmbH | Company Profile
Overview:
sea chefs is a leading international service provider in the cruise industry, specializing in hotel, culinary, and crew management for cruise ships across the globe. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Switzerland and Germany, the company partners with both ocean and river cruise lines to recruit, train, and manage onboard staff for luxury, premium, and expedition vessels.
sea chefs is not a cruise line operator itself — it is the professional link between cruise companies and the crew, responsible for the full-service human resources lifecycle aboard ships. The company provides staffing for hotel, restaurant, housekeeping, culinary, and wellness departments on some of the world’s most respected cruise brands.
Headquarters:
Zug, Switzerland
Hamburg, Germany (operational office)
Limassol, Cyprus (subsidiary office)
Industry:
Cruise Services / Human Resources / Hospitality Management
Specialization:
- Human resources and personnel management for cruise ship hotel and catering operations
- Recruitment, onboarding, and career development for crew members
- Logistics, training, and payroll management for international maritime staff
- Operational hospitality services for ocean and river cruise lines
- Compliance with maritime labor laws, health & safety, and international shipping standards
Partner Cruise Lines:
sea chefs works with a variety of international cruise operators, including but not limited to:
- Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
- TUI Cruises (Mein Schiff fleet)
- Phoenix Reisen
- AIDA Cruises
- VIVA Cruises
- Nicko Cruises
- Expedition vessels and boutique luxury ships globally.
Key Services:
- Sourcing and recruitment of highly qualified onboard hotel and hospitality staff
- Ongoing training, certification, and performance management
- Contract, payroll, and personnel administration
- Support and development programs for long-term maritime careers
- Consulting for hotel and galley operations on cruise ships
- Providing customized solutions for luxury, premium, and adventure cruise segments
Core Values:
- Excellence in hospitality and service
- Responsibility, fairness, and respect for international crews
- Focus on safety, compliance, and crew welfare
- Long-term partnerships with both clients and employees
- Professional growth and cultural diversity aboard ships
Target Market:
- Cruise ship operators seeking experienced hospitality and hotel management partners
- Hospitality professionals looking for careers at sea
- Culinary staff, housekeeping, spa, front desk, bar, and entertainment talent
- River and ocean cruise lines focused on luxury, premium, and expedition guest services
Global Reach:
sea chefs recruits crew members from over 80 countries and manages thousands of hospitality staff across a wide range of vessels — from large ocean liners to boutique river cruise ships. Its international network allows cruise lines to scale staffing flexibly and maintain top-tier guest service standards.
Recent Developments:
sea chefs continues to focus on digitalizing its HR and training services, improving onboarding, virtual recruitment, and crew welfare solutions. The company is also actively supporting its cruise line partners with sustainable and responsible hospitality practices at sea.
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Store Mitarbeiter Heinemann Shop
Housekeeping Staff / Cabin Cleaner
Assistant Shop Manager Starboard Shop
Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Media Technician Entertainment Technology
Hotel Inventory & Financial Controller
Sanitation Officer / Publich Health Manager
Assistant Housekeeping Manager
