RIVER - Executive Chef

Executive Chef

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 Galley team on our River vessels, the Executive Chef is managing the Galley Department to ensure high-quality food service and maintaining an efficient administration system while creating a guest-oriented service culture to increase revenue and profitability, and providing excellent guest service by supervising and coaching the galley team. The Executive Chef reports to Hotel Manager and Corporate Chef.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

• Managing the entire galley operation, including meal production and distribution for guests and crew, in accordance with company standards and recipes
• Organizing and executing F&B related ship functions and special events
• Ensuring food safety and cleanliness in the galley and production areas at all times, in accordance with Viking standards and procedures
• Ordering food supplies within budget and production planning, in cooperation with the Maitre and Hotel Manager, while maintaining food cost budget
• Supervising, motivating, and training the multi-national galley crew, conducting performance evaluations and departmental meetings

WHY JOIN VIKING?

Elevate Your Career

Regardless of where you are on your career 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 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

• Graduation from a culinary school required, additional degree with hospitality focus is an advantage
• Minimum of 4 years previous experience required in an upscale cruise line or hotel of comparable size in a similar position
• Fluency in English
• Must maintain confidentiality, be discrete, and have impeccable hygiene standards
• Must be flexible, team-oriented, positive, and professional with the ability to stand for long periods and handle stress
• Accounting and administration skills

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.

DISCLAIMER

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