RIVER - Housekeeper (Manager)

Viking; Dover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi‑Fi,制服 and

Laundry free for all crew members

Travel to/from the ship provided by VK

Dedicated crew areas and activities

Sundeck area for crew use

Paid vacation

Referral program

Loyalty bonuses

Tax‑friendly salary potential

Job summary

Viking is seeking a Housekeeper to join our River vessels’ housekeeping team. You will maintain high cleanliness standards in guest staterooms and public areas while delivering outstanding customer service. The role reports to Hotel Manager and Corporate Housekeeper.

On board responsibilities include supervising crew, training, cost control, and inventory management, with a focus on guest satisfaction and conflict resolution. Strong English and hospitality experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Hospitality degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position in an upscale cruise line or hotel.
• Excellent English communication skills, service‑oriented and guest focused with attention to detail.
• Discreet, well‑groomed, and maintains impeccable hygiene standards.
• Flexible, stress‑resistant, team player, committed and able to stand on feet for a long time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire housekeeping operation onboard.
• Monitor and ensure cleanliness of all areas, including staterooms and public areas.
• Manage and motivate housekeeping crew, including training and performance reviews.
• Responsible for cost control and adherence to budgets, including ordering and inventory management.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints and providing assistance when needed.
• Assist with guest services and effectively deal with customers, including defusing anger and resolving conflicts.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Hospitality degree

3+ years experience in upscale cruise/hotel

Job description

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Europe or in possession of a valid work permit.

River – Europe

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.

Role Overview

Part of our Housekeeping team on our River vessels, the Housekeeper provides guests at all times with friendly, personalized housekeeping service. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining high standards and consistency of cleanliness of the guest staterooms and all public areas while providing our guests an outstanding customer service. The Housekeeper reports to Hotel Manager and Corporate Housekeeper.

What You Will Do On Board

• Oversee the entire housekeeping operation onboard
• Monitor and ensure cleanliness of all areas, including staterooms and public areas
• Manage and motivate housekeeping crew, including training and performance reviews
• Responsible for cost control and adherence to budgets, including ordering and inventory management
• Ensure guest satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints and providing assistance when needed
• Assist with guest services and effectively deal with customers, including defusing anger and resolving conflicts.

WHY JOIN VIKING?

Elevate Your Career

• 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 from many different countries
• Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships

On board our ship

• Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi‑Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members
• Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking
• Dedicated crew areas and activities
• Sundeck area for crew use

Employee Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Referral program
• Loyalty bonuses
• No immediate tax deduction – potential for tax‑free salary, depending on nationality

About You

• High School Diploma required, with a Hospitality degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position in an upscale cruise line or hotel
• Excellent English communication skills, service‑oriented and guest focused with attention to detail
• Discreet, well‑groomed, and maintains impeccable hygiene standards
• Flexible, stress‑resistant, team player, committed and able to stand on feet for a long time.

About Viking

Founded in 1997, Viking is the world’s #1 small ship travel company – with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels sail over 100 itineraries around the world. In 2022, Viking expanded its award‑winning fleet with two expedition ships built specifically to explore the world’s most remote destinations, as well as a new Mississippi River ship.

APPLICATION AND JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION

Our roles will be subject to our appearance standards (including in relation to visible tattoos) and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times. Visible tattoos are not permitted. Tattoos concealed with make‑up, skin‑colored sleeves or any covering other than the company uniform will still be considered visible for the purposes of our appearance standards. Exemptions to this may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis where appropriate. Tattoo removal may not result in successful employment and therefore is not encouraged and is the candidate’s personal decision. Furthermore, any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required by the company. For further information, please contact our recruiting team.

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