RIVER - Executive Chef

Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™.

Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications

ROLE OVERVIEW

Part of our Galley team on our River vessels, the Executive Chef is managing the Galley Department to ensure high-quality food service and maintaining an efficient administration system while creating a guest-oriented service culture to increase revenue and profitability, and providing excellent guest service by supervising and coaching the galley team. The Executive Chef reports to Hotel Manager and Corporate Chef.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

• Managing the entire galley operation, including meal production and distribution for guests and crew, in accordance with company standards and recipes 
• Organizing and executing F&B related ship functions and special events 
• Ensuring food safety and cleanliness in the galley and production areas at all times, in accordance with Viking standards and procedures 
• Ordering food supplies within budget and production planning, in cooperation with the Maitre and Hotel Manager, while maintaining food cost budget 
• Supervising, motivating, and training the multi-national galley crew, conducting performance evaluations and departmental meetings .

WHY JOIN VIKING?

On board our ships

• Uniform are provided by Viking
• Lodging and meals are provided
• Single cabin occupancy with private bathroom and flat screen TV
• First and last journey to the ship is reimbursed by Viking
• Dedicated crew areas and activities
• Sundeck area

Benefits

• Social security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurance
• Paid vacation during your contract
• Health and accident insurance throughout your contract
• Bonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guests
• Referral program with additional bonuses
• Increases in salary based on your seniority with Viking
• Access to online learning and further training opportunities for growth 

ABOUT YOU

• Graduation from a culinary school required, additional degree with hospitality focus is an advantage 
• Minimum of 4 years previous experience required in an upscale cruise line or hotel of comparable size in a similar position 
• Fluency in English 
• Must maintain confidentiality, be discrete, and have impeccable hygiene standards 
• Must be flexible, team-oriented, positive, and professional with the ability to stand for long periods and handle stress 
• Accounting and administration skills 

APPLICATION INFORMATION 

Policies

• Only tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowed
• Any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required

Application process 

• Submit your English CV
• Attend a company presentation
• Join an interview
• Submit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address)
• Join us on board