About us
Specialised in hospitality. Personal in every partnership.
backup jobs agency is a German-Slovak recruitment agency specialising in hotels, gastronomy, river cruise and ocean cruise operations. Since 2012, we have supported hospitality professionals and leaders from Central and Eastern Europe in building international careers while helping employers solve demanding recruitment needs.
Zdenka and Stefan Liebig bring first-hand operational experience from upscale hospitality and cruise ships. That perspective defines our approach: realistic advice, careful qualification, clear communication and personal ownership throughout the process.
What makes us different
- Hospitality and cruise specialisation rather than generalist high-volume recruitment
- Personal conversations and transparent candidate assessment
- Active search and direct outreach in relevant European markets
- Support with interviews, contracts, seafarer documentation and onboarding
- Long-standing relationships with international employers and returning candidates
Licensing and recognition
- Licensed private employment agency in Slovakia since 2012
- Certified seafarer recruitment in line with applicable German maritime labour law and MLC 2006 requirements
- No recruitment fees charged to candidates
- Recognised at the RECRU Awards in 2024
For candidates
Personal guidance for your international career
Good recruitment does not begin by forwarding a CV. It begins with an honest conversation. Together, we assess which opportunities fit your experience, language skills, availability and expectations.
How your application works
- Register online and upload your current CV.
- Join a personal first conversation about your background, goals and availability.
- Receive suitable opportunities with transparent contract and assignment information.
- Your profile is submitted only with your approval.
- Receive interview preparation and direct feedback.
- Get support with contracts, travel and onboarding documents.
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Important: Our recruitment service is free of charge for candidates. The employer will be disclosed in full before your application is submitted. |
backup jobs agency s.r.o. is an officially registered an authorized private employment service at the Slovak office for Employment and Social Affairs UPsVAR.
In accordance with § 5/2004 Z.z. of the Slovak employment act our agency does not take any fees nor hidden fees from out candidates for the successful placment of our candidates. All related fees will only be charged to the employer accordingly.
backup jobs agency has a German branch which is an officially authorized and certified private seafarer placement services in accordance with §26 of the German Seafarer Employment Act. All requirements in accordance with §25 of the Seafarer employment act as well as all regulations of point 1.4 from the Maritime Labour Convention are fully applied.
Registrations you may look us up:
- Slovak Office for Employment and Social Affairs UPsVAR – www.upsvar.sk
- Slovak Trade Register www.orsr.sk
