Chef de Partie - River (f/m/v)

Viking Cruises AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Lodging and meals on board

Salary increases with seniority

Training opportunities

Social security benefits

Job summary

Viking Cruises AG seeks a Chef de Partie to join the galley on our river vessels. You will prepare meals for crew and guests in accordance with Viking River Cruises Standards and HACCP rules, reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous-Chef.

Minimum two years in hotel/catering is required; international ship experience is a plus. English fluency is essential, with additional languages considered an advantage. Uniforms and lodging are provided on board, with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' professional experience in the hotel/catering industry/restaurants.
• International ship experience is an advantage.
• Good command of English; fluency in other languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize guest satisfaction.
• Flexibility, stress resistance, team player, commitment, positive personality, and neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals for crew and guests according to menu cycle and HACCP rules.
• Order and manage stock in cooperation with the Executive Chef, ensuring correct handling of all products and equipment.
• Maintain a clean working area in compliance with HACCP rules and Viking standards.
• Conduct stock takes and inventory, establish par levels and participate in loading processes.
• Assist in opening and closing ships at start and end of season and participate in onboard training programs.
• Perform luggage duty on embarkation and disembarkation days and provide assistance in other departments as required by supervisors.

Job description

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 Chef de Partie prepares meals to the fullest satisfaction of our guests in accordance with Viking River Cruises Standards and HACCP rules. The Chef de Partie reports to the Executive Chef and Sous-Chef.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

• Prepare and serve daily meals (breakfast, lunch, teatime, dinner) for crew and guests according to menu cycle and Executive Chef manual.
• Order and manage stock in cooperation with Executive Chef, ensuring correct handling of all products and equipment.
• Maintain a clean working area in compliance with HACCP rules and company standards.
• Conduct stock takes and inventory according to company procedures, establish par levels and participate in loading processes.
• Assist in opening and closing ships at start and end of season and participate in onboard training programs.
• Perform luggage duty on embarkation and disembarkation days and provide assistance in other departments as required by supervisors.

WHY JOIN VIKING?

On board our ships

• Uniform are provided by Viking
• Lodging and meals are provided
• All our vessels are new and well maintained with modern shared crew cabins, comprising of bunk-beds, 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

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the hotel/catering industry/restaurants
• International experience/ship experience is an advantage
• Good command of English; fluency in other languages is an advantage
• Ability to work independently, prioritize guest satisfaction
• Flexibility, stress resistance, team player, commitment, positive personality, and neat appearance

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