Shipboard Restaurant Manager

Viking; España; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead shipboard F&B operations with guest‑centric focus on a premium experience. You will organize functions, manage inventories, and coordinate with the Executive Chef to deliver STAR Service standards across all outlets.

You will lead a diverse crew, maintain safety and hygiene, and drive performance through training, scheduling and KPI achievement. Experience on board ships is essential, and English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar.
• Shipboard experience required.
• Fluent in English to communicate with guests and crew.
• Experience leading multi‑cultural teams and coordinating diverse roles.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute F&B ship functions and events; present menus with the Executive Chef.
• Estimate consumption, plan ordering, forecast demand; maintain par inventories monthly.
• Set opening/closing routines for all outlets; plan hours per guest and operations needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery per STAR standards.
• Greet guests, monitor well‑being, and ensure high guest satisfaction.
• Minimize equipment loss; uphold cleanliness and safety policies across areas.
• Understand HR Manual, shipboard training, and crew contracts for payroll accuracy.
• Lead a multi‑cultural team; meet leaders daily for updates and accountability.
• Ensure mise-en-place readiness 15 minutes before service begins.
• Provide top‑tier comfort and service; manage guest flow during embarkation and events.
• Motivate, train and guide STARS; foster ownership and responsibility within the team.
• Conduct performance reviews and support development; ensure MLC compliance and training.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

English fluency

Multicultural teamwork

F&B operations

Tools

Excel

Word processing

POS systems

Job description

Viking is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead shipboard F&B operations with guest‑centric focus on a premium experience. You will organize functions, manage inventories, and coordinate with the Executive Chef to deliver STAR Service standards across all outlets.

You will lead a diverse crew, maintain safety and hygiene, and drive performance through training, scheduling and KPI achievement. Experience on board ships is essential, and English fluency is required.