RIVER - Waiter (Chef de Rang)

Viking; Dover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided by Viking

Lodging and meals provided

New, well‑maintained vessels with crew

Reimbursement of first/last journey to

Dedicated crew areas and activities

Sundeck access

Job summary

Viking seeks a Chef de Rang to join our Food & Beverage team aboard our river/ocean vessels. You will deliver welcoming, sales‑oriented service across restaurant, bar, lounge, and sundeck, while upholding Viking standards and procedures.

You will use the Wait Order System, participate in onboard training and daily menu presentations, and support inventory and inter‑department needs as required. Excellent English, grooming, and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma; hospitality-focused degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years experience in upscale cruise line or hotel bar operation.
• Fluent in English with excellent oral communication skills.
• Discrete and able to handle confidential information.
• Well groomed with impeccable hygiene standards; extensive walking and standing required.
• Extensive wine and bar knowledge preferred.
• Service-oriented, positive personality, and professional appearance.
• Flexible, stress-resistant, and committed team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming and sales-oriented service in restaurant, bar, lounge and sundeck
• Ensure correct use of Wait Order System (WOS)
• Execute all F&B activities including functions and special events
• Ensure cleanliness of restaurant, bar, pantry, lounge, sundeck according to HACCP standards
• Participate in onboard training programs and daily menu presentations
• Handle inventory and establish par levels, assist in other departments as required

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent oral communication

Discretion

Well groomed

Professional appearance

Education

High School diploma

Hospitality-focused degree

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.

Chef de Rang

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 Food & Beverage team on our River vessels, the Chef de Rang ensures a friendly and professional service in the restaurant, bar, lounge, and the sundeck to the fullest satisfaction of our guests and in accordance with Viking Standards and Operating Procedures. The Chef de Rang reports to Maître D’Hotel.

What You Will Do On Board

• Provide welcoming and sales-oriented service in restaurant, bar, lounge and sundeck
• Ensure correct use of Wait Order System (WOS)
• Execute all F&B activities including functions and special events
• Ensure cleanliness of restaurant, bar, pantry, lounge, sundeck according to HACCP standards
• Participate in onboard training programs and daily menu presentations
• Handle inventory and establish par levels, assist in other departments as required

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 High School diploma; hospitality-focused degree is an advantage
• Minimum 2 years experience in upscale cruise line or hotel bar operation
• Fluent in English with excellent oral communication skills
• Discrete and able to handle confidential information
• Well groomed with impeccable hygiene standards; extensive walking and standing required
• Extensive wine and bar knowledge preferred
• Service-oriented, positive personality, and professional appearance
• Flexible, stress-resistant, and committed team player

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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