RIVER - Sous Chef

Viking; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Lodging and meals provided

First and last journey to ship reimb

Sundeck area

Health and accident insurance

Job summary

Viking is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Galley team aboard River vessels. You will ensure outstanding food quality, support budget goals and cultivate a guest-focused culture that enhances revenue and profitability.

The Sous Chef reports to the Executive Chef. Requires culinary school graduation, 3+ years in upscale cruise or hotel kitchens, and fluent English with excellent communication. Uniforms, lodging and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduation required, hospitality degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in upscale cruise or hotel industry, 1 year in a similar position.
• Fluent in English with excellent oral communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and impeccable hygiene standards.
• Flexible, team player, guest-focused with a positive and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily meals for guests and crew.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with ordering food supplies within budget.
• Supervise, train, and motivate galley team.
• Conduct stock takes and inventory management.
• Support the Executive Chef in departmental meetings and onboard training programs.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Guest-focused

Excellent communication

Education

Culinary school graduation

Hospitality degree preferred

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.

Sous Chef

River – Europe

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 Sous Chef ensures outstanding food quality, supports budget goals, creates guest-oriented culture to increase revenue and profitability in Viking Cruises.. The Sous Chef reports to Executive Chef. .

What You Will Do On Board

• Prepare and distribute daily meals for guests and crew
• Ensure compliance with food safety and cleanliness standards
• Assist with ordering food supplies within budget
• Supervise, train, and motivate galley team
• Conduct stock takes and inventory management
• Support the Executive Chef in departmental meetings and onboard training programs

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

• Culinary school graduation required, hospitality degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in upscale cruise or hotel industry, 1 year in a similar position
• Fluent in English with excellent oral communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality and impeccable hygiene standards
• Flexible, team player, guest-focused with a positive and professional demeanor

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

Disclaimer

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