Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist – Culinary Operations

American Cruise Lines; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist for Culinary Operations in Sandy, Utah. You will provide day-to-day leadership and oversee culinary recruiting across the fleet, aligning priorities with TA Managers and Culinary/Operations leadership to meet weekly and monthly hiring goals.

This role will monitor recruiting activity, build candidate pipelines through sourcing, career fairs, culinary schools, and recruiting events, and coach the Culinary TA team to ensure a smooth

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Strong recruiting and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and coach a team.
• Analytical mindset with experience tracking metrics.
• Experience hiring in culinary operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Culinary hiring with staffing priorities.
• Develop recruiting plans and hiring strategies.
• Lead weekly Culinary TA meetings and coach the team.
• Manage recruiting from sourcing through offer.
• Oversee Executive Chef hiring and cook tests.
• Maintain recruiting materials and monitor postings.
• Build candidate pipelines via career fairs and events.
• Provide updates on hiring progress and staffing needs.
• Utilize Paycor to track activity and performance.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Recruiting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Paycor

ATS

Job description

Position:Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist – Culinary Operations

Location: Sandy, UT

Job Id:8527

# of Openings:5

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist – Culinary Operations

The Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of culinary recruiting across the fleet. This role will connect the Culinary TA team with TA Managers and Culinary/Operations leadership to align hiring priorities and staffing needs.

The Lead will monitor recruiting activity and interview volume, identify staffing gaps, assign priorities, and ensure the team stays on track to meet weekly and monthly hiring goals.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit.These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Culinary hiring and align recruiting efforts with staffing needs and priorities.
• Partner with Culinary and Operations leadership to develop recruiting plans and hiring strategies.
• Lead weekly Culinary TA meetings, monitor team performance, and provide coaching and accountability.
• Actively recruit and interview while leading and supporting the Culinary TA team.
• Review candidate submissions and oversee the recruiting process from sourcing through offer.
• Oversee Executive Chef hiring, including candidate tracking, interviews, and cook tests.
• Maintain recruiting materials and requisitions; monitor job postings, application volume, and advertising performance.
• Build candidate pipelines through sourcing strategies, career fairs, culinary schools, and recruiting events.
• Provide TA Management with updates on hiring progress, staffing needs, and team performance.
• Use Paycor and recruiting tools to track activity and performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven success as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong recruiting and organizational skills.
• Proactive leader who can anticipate hiring needs, plan ahead, and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coach, support, and hold team members accountable.
• Results-driven and analytical, with the ability to monitor recruiting metrics and adjust strategies as needed.
• Creative, adaptable, and team-oriented with strong follow-through in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join American Cruise Lines?

At American Cruise Lines, our people are the driving force behind our success. As the nation’s leader in U.S. river cruising, we’re experiencing rapid growth — and we're investing in top talent to grow with us. When you join our team, you’ll find a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with real opportunities to build your career and make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.

*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.