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MISSISSIPPI - Assistant Restaurant Manager

Viking River Cruises UK Limited

Mississippi

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Viking River Cruises is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for their Mississippi operations. The role involves managing restaurant outlets, coaching staff, and ensuring exceptional service consistent with Viking’s STAR Service Standards. Successful candidates will have hospitality experience, be guest-focused, and able to lead multicultural teams in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid training program

Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry provided

401(k) plan with Viking match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retention bonus program

Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in a 5-Star hospitality environment.
Excellent knowledge of US health and FDA Standards.
Experience leading multi-cultural teams preferred.

Responsibilities

Run restaurant outlets ensuring high level service.
Greet guests and manage reservations.
Plan and assign staff for relevant stations.

Skills

Guest-focused

Service-oriented

Leadership

Education

2+ years’ experience as Assistant Restaurant Manager

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About Viking

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 experience for The Thinking Person.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rates #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.

Why join Viking?

Elevate your career regardless of where you are on your journey. Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:
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

Onboard our ship

Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members
Travel to/from the ship provided and paid for by Viking, unless you are within reasonable driving distance of embarkation or disembarkation ports
Crew-only deck and dedicated recreational activities

Viking Benefits

US Mainland candidates:

Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums
401(k) plan with Viking match of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% per pay period
Retention bonus program
Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums
Retention bonus program

About You

2+ years’ experience as Assistant Restaurant Manager or similar at a 5-Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; shipboard experience is an advantage
Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards
Experience leading multi-cultural teams preferred
Excellent knowledge of all public health policies, especially US Health and FDA Standards

Role Overview

As part of our Mississippi Food & Beverage team your job as an Assistant Restaurant Manager is to run outlets, continuously making the effort to coach and develop the Restaurant Team providing the highest level of service in accordance with Viking’s STAR Service Standards

You will be reporting to the Restaurant Manager
You will be expected to work on a 12/4 rotation (12 weeks on board and 4 weeks off on vacation). Please note that rotation lenghts vary based on staffing and operational needs onboard Viking Mississippi

Role Expectations

Plan, schedule, and assign staff to relevant stations, assisting the Restaurant Manager with daily menu presentations and F&B events and regularly inspect mise-en-place
Greet guests and ensure high level service is provided, manage reservations and seating, and communicate allergies and special needs
Ensure efficient communication with Executive Chef, Galley Team, and Bar Team and conduct monthly inventory and durable orders
Lead and support a multi-cultural team, maintain grooming and PPE standards, and uphold company property protection
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain cleanliness standards
Become knowledgeable about itinerary-related activities and positively contribute to Restaurant KPI goals, manage the Restaurant Pest Management Logs, and monitor the Time & Attendance System
Always uphold impeccable grooming standards by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform Standards
Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: able to work at various times of the day, under pressure and always reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking
You will be expected to consistently arrive on time and be prepared for work
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at leaders’ discretion based on operational needs

Mandatory Requirements & At Will Employment

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulations
Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Viking Mississippi is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace
Must be 21+ years old, physically fit and in good health to meet the demands of an intense shipboard role; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
Viking Cruises is an At-Will Employer. As such your employment with Viking is a voluntary one and is subject to termination with or without cause or notice, at any time by you or Viking. Nothing in this document or in any oral or written statement shall be interpreted to conflict with or limit the right to terminate employment at will

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status: Seamen Exempt

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