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This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK. Applicants must live within commutable distance. Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our dynamic team of Culinary Recruiters. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. About Us Royal Caribbean Group is the world's largest cruise line. It couldn't be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now. At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry. The work that we do is exciting, challenging, and innovative. We are passionate, we are innovative, and we are unstoppable. The Role The Culinary Recruiter is responsible for delivering an efficient and effective hiring process for shipboard culinary positions. This role oversees requisition management and full-cycle candidate selection to ensure seamless recruiting experience. The Recruiter develops and executes sourcing strategies, manages pipelines, and provides market insights to leadership to support informed decision-making. In close partnership with operational stakeholders, the Recruiter leverages available resources to attract, identify, screen, and hire top global culinary talent. The role continuously evaluates and improves recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, quality of hire, and overall candidate experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Sources, screens, and interviews candidates for all culinary positions to work on our ships. Including support for special projects, high-volume roles, and emerging talent * Partners with hiring managers to review and understand forecast talent needs and responds effectively to just-in-time hiring requests * Engage stakeholders to define job requirements and applicant qualifications, ensuring alignment to a consistent set of criteria established at the start of the hiring process * Determine recruiting requirements by reviewing organisational plans and objectives and consulting with managers regarding shipboard staffing needs * Evaluates and selects top talent through direct sourcing and various recruitment channels to meet departmental and vessel workforce demands * Executes proactive sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines that support both short and long-term business needs * Achieves hiring targets and key performance metrics by regularly reviewing productivity reports to assess the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and processes * Monitors current labour market trends and adjusts sourcing approaches to ensure continued competitiveness * Interviews candidates to assess their adaptability and suitability for the shipboard environment * Utilises competency-based interviewing to evaluate candidates and provides hiring recommendations to managers and fellow recruiters; may make hiring decisions for select entry-level roles * Supports hiring managers with interview scheduling and coordination as needed * Ensure each candidate receives an accurate and complete job description during the hiring process * Communicate job offers to select candidates in accordance with company standards and policies * Travel domestically and internationally to support recruitment events as required * Uses reporting tools and dashboards to monitor productivity, candidate flow, and overall effectiveness of shipboard recruiting * Prepares a variety of reports, including status updates, talent search summaries, and analyses of talent pools and gap areas for shipboard roles Qualifications / Skills * Minimum 3 years' recruitment experience within culinary / food & beverage / hospitality * Experience in high volume recruiting a plus * Cruise industry experience preferred * Proven ability to source, interview and screen candidates (management, specialty and high-volume roles) * Demonstrated capability to recruit positions in various levels of the organisation (entry to senior level) * Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with candidates within established guidelines * Ability to handle multiple projects and requisitions simultaneously * Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing * Ability to productively work under tight time constraints with competing priorities and potentially stressful situations * Working knowledge of accepted human resources recruitment practices and knowledge of recruitment processes in various countries * Knowledge of world geography, time differences and demographic * Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office tools * A passion for hospitality and the cruise industry is a must! Why Join Us? * Competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare, pension, and travel perks * Opportunities for career development and international travel * Work within a vibrant, diverse, and innovative team committed to excellence Location - Based in Weybridge, UK - 4 days a week in the office. We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! #LI-ST1

This role is hybrid, based in Weybridge, UK. Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our ambitious Procurement team. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. About Us Royal Caribbean Group is the world's largest cruise line. It couldn't be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now. At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry. The work that we do is exciting, challenging, and innovative. We are passionate, we are innovative, and we are unstoppable. Job Summary As the Senior Procurement Manager - Nautical within Marine Technical Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with our technical, new-building, and operational teams to define and implement innovative, cost-effective solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in sourcing and managing suppliers to ensure the Royal Caribbean fleet benefits from differentiated nautical systems that enhance vessel performance, safety, and passenger experience. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for nautical categories * Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications * Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply chain reliability * Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and technological advancements * Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across procurement activities * Support new-building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions including life cycle costing * Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLA's and KPI's for suppliers Work Environment * Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary What we'd love you to have: * Extensive experience within nautical procurement * Strong understanding of nautical systems, technologies, and industry standards * Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills * Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment * Proven track record of delivering cost-competitive, differentiated solutions at scale * Strong commercial mindset and a keen problem solver with a strong personal drive * Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar We have high ambitions for this role and what it can deliver, so if you see yourself as a match, please apply now! We guarantee excitement, challenges, great colleagues, a unique global opportunity in a company enabling global trade. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at Royal Caribbean Group. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands - including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises - the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests. Royal Caribbean Group's Global Marine Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Director, Underwater Systems reporting to the AVP, Marine Technical Services. This is a land-based position that will work onsite in Weybridge, England or Miami, Florida USA. Position Summary: The Director Underwater Systems leads the Underwater Systems team and serves as the organization's subject-matter expert in podded propulsion, thrusters, fin stabilizers, and related underwater systems. This role oversees system performance, maintenance, and optimization across the fleet, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The position requires close collaboration with vessel leadership, shipyards, vendors, classification societies, and internal Marine Technical Operations and Marine Technology teams. Occasional travel and vessel visits are required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Technical Leadership and Support: * Serve as the primary technical authority for underwater mechanical systems fleetwide. * Provide expert guidance and high-level troubleshooting support to shoreside and onboard technical teams. * Monitor propulsion system performance using diagnostics and condition-monitoring tools in collaboration with vendors and Marine Asset Management. * Plan, coordinate, and oversee repairs, maintenance, overhauls, and dry-dock activities for podded propulsion and underwater systems. * Manage major underwater system repairs, obsolescence programs, and complex technical projects. * Lead root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and fleetwide lessons-learned processes. Operational Management: * Deliver first- and second-level support to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant vessel operations. * Maintain strong communication with Marine Technical Operations, Marine Operations, Brands and onboard engineering leadership. * Coordinate underwater system projects with Ship Managers and shipboard management. * Provide technical training and operational best practices to shipboard engineering teams. Compliance and Safety: * Ensure adherence to international regulations (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL), classification society requirements (e.g., DNV, Lloyd's), and company safety and environmental policies. * Conduct ship visits, inspections, and condition assessments to verify compliance and operational readiness. * Lead investigations of underwater system incidents, implementing corrective and preventive measures. * Follow up on conditions of class, non-conformities, and audit findings. Project and Vendor Management: * Manage vendor relationships, including ABB and other OEM partners, for warranty claims, upgrades, and technical support. * Lead underwater systems workstreams within dry-dock, revitalization, and special projects. * Stay current with technical bulletins and safety communications, ensuring timely fleet implementation. * Prepare technical reports, performance analyses, and recommendations, including modernization and efficiency-improvement opportunities. * Support the Newbuilding Department with specifications, trials, and guarantee-phase activities. People Leadership and Development: * Lead, develop, and performance-manage the Underwater Mechanical Systems team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. * Provide day-to-day directions, coaching, and feedback to specialist engineers and riding team members. * Drive team capability development through mentoring, structured training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. * Support succession planning, talent development, and onboarding of new team members. * Ensure consistent ways of working across the team and alignment with broader Marine Technology strategy. Financial Responsibilities: * Develop and manage maintenance budgets, spare-parts planning, and long-term service agreements in partnership with Technical Operations. * Manage underwater system capital projects and budgets, including multi-million-dollar initiatives. * Ensure financial accountability and effective cost-management for assigned CAPEX projects. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: Education: * Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent maritime qualifications (e.g., Chief Engineer License). Experience: * Minimum 15 years of experience with marine propulsion systems, including proven expertise in Azipod or similar systems (sailing experience as an Engineer Officer preferred). * Strong knowledge of electric propulsion and underwater mechanical systems, including ABB Azipod platforms (XO, and VO). * Experience in fleet technical management, dry-dock execution, and budget oversight. * Familiarity with high-power propulsion (10-22 MW) and vessels using azimuthing pods (cruise, ferry, offshore). * Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Skills: * ABB Marine Academy Azipod certification. * Experience with ice-class or high-maneuverability vessels. * Knowledge of hybrid-propulsion trends and emerging efficiency technologies. * Proficiency with data-analytics tools and fleet-management systems. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to sit, stand, write, review / type reports, compile data, operate a computer, communicate, and assess information. * May require movement around office complexes, travel, and occasional lifting (10-15 pounds). * Work environment includes both office and non-office settings. * When visiting vessels, work may require walking up and down ramps, stairs, ladders, bending, kneeling, stooping, stretching, reaching with arms, working in confined spaces as well as working in noisy environments, wet environments, and outdoors to include various weather conditions. Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property. We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. #LI-MP1