ABOUT VIKING
Viking was founded in 1997 and has grown to be the leading small ship travel company, offering destination-focused river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers guests The Thinking Person’s Cruise® in contrast to mainstream cruises.
With more than 250 awards to its name, the company currently operates a fleet of state-of-the-art ships that have received numerous accolades since their launch from industry experts and travelers alike. For the second year in a row, Viking was voted the #1 River Line and the #1 Ocean Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking was also named #1 for both Rivers and Oceans by Travel + Leisure in the 2022 World’s Best Awards making it the only cruise line to reach the top of its categories in both publications in the same year.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As part of our Mississippi Food & Beverage team, your job is to be the face of Viking in the refined dining and culinary experience we deliver to our guests onboard. You will report to the Assistant Restaurant Manager & Restaurant Manager in our onboard Restaurant, River Café and Room Service.
Our major dock is in New Orleans, with other docking locations along the Mississippi. All travel expenses are covered by Viking.
WHY JOIN VIKING?
Elevate Your Career Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:
- Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services
- On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly
- A lifelong network of hospitality professionals
Onboard our ship
- Most common rotation schedule is 10-12 weeks on board, 3 weeks off. Main Port of Call is New Orleans, LA
- Lodging (shared cabin with 1 other crew member), meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members
- Travel to/from the ship provided and paid for by Viking
- Crew-only deck and dedicated recreational activities
Benefits year-round, on and off the ship
As a full-time employee, you are eligible for benefits such as:
- Viking pays for and provides more, better coverage: Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiums (some plans are fully paid by Viking)
- Referral program & retention bonus
- 401k savings plan with company matching all your contributions up to 4% match.
WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD
- Maintain and control the Service Line and entire food production for an assigned Galley section
- Ensure quality and presentation of food during food preparation and service hours
- Participate in recipe reviews and maintain recipe folders for assigned section
- Enforce “clean as you go” work habits and maintain impeccable cleanliness and hygiene in assigned areas
- Appoint and enforce specific job responsibilities for key personnel and train, coordinate, and supervise personnel
- Ensure compliance with safety and security procedures and participate in onboard training and exercises
ABOUT YOU
- 6+ years’ experience as Assistant Chef de Partie or similar at a 5-Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; shipboard experience is an advantage
- Must be physically fit and in good health; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel and bend for prolonged periods of time
- Advanced culinary skills required and in-depth knowledge about all the sections within the hot and cold kitchen
- Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards
- Excellent knowledge of all public health policies
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS & AT WILL EMPLOYMENT:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulations
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for marijuana and other controlled substances. We are a Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free workplace
- Viking Cruises is an At-Will Employer. As such your, employment with Viking is a voluntary one and is subject to termination with or without cause or notice, at any time by you or Viking. Nothing in this document or in any oral or written statement shall be interpreted to conflict with or limit the right to terminate employment at-will
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fine dining restaurant
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 6 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: On the road