Shipboard Waitstaff — Premium Hospitality Onboard

Viking Cruises; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging, meals, uniforms and laundry

Travel to/from ship paid

Crew-only deck and recreational areas

Job summary

Viking Cruises is seeking an Assistant Waiter/ess to support food and beverage services on Viking Mississippi aboard a ship. You will deliver meals, set up and maintain buffet areas, and uphold Viking STAR standards while ensuring guest comfort and impeccable hygiene.

Requirements include 2+ years in a fine dining setting, knowledge of service standards, and food and alcohol certifications; shipboard rotation applies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a restaurant attendant in a 5-Star/hospitality or fine dining environment.
• Outstanding knowledge of service standards and food.
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards
• Excellent knowledge of all public health policies
• Food handling certification and alcohol certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide support for food and beverage services in assigned areas
• Set up and maintain self-service buffet areas, assist with food service and ensure mise-en-place for all areas prior to service
• Serve beverages, maintain service quality standards, and prepare for special events
• Ensure equipment and work areas are clean and well-maintained
• Provide high level of comfort and sales-oriented service to guests
• Follow Viking STAR standards, safety and SOPs, while complying with Public Health Regulations
• Uphold grooming and image standards
• Demonstrate flexibility to work various times and stay positive under pressure
• Arrive on time and be prepared for work
• Other tasks as assigned by leaders based on needs

Skills

Restaurant experience

Service standards

Guest-focused service

Public health knowledge

Food & alcohol certs

Job description

Viking Cruises is seeking an Assistant Waiter/ess to support food and beverage services on Viking Mississippi aboard a ship. You will deliver meals, set up and maintain buffet areas, and uphold Viking STAR standards while ensuring guest comfort and impeccable hygiene.

Requirements include 2+ years in a fine dining setting, knowledge of service standards, and food and alcohol certifications; shipboard rotation applies.