INTERVIEWS FOR HOTEL JOBS WITH VIKING CRUISES
SEASON 2024
The interview can be completed online or in person on a set date.
It is necessary to register for the interview in advance!
Online Interview Day - every Wednesday
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Viking is the largest, most financially stable and award-winning shipping company with more than 80 river cruise ships. This allows for many job opportunities and huge potential for career advancement.
Working on a Viking Cruises long ship offers you the chance to work in a modern hotel environment and sail on some of Europe's most famous rivers. An international team, American clientele and a season from March to November awaits you, during which you work in a rotation - 2 months working/2 weeks paid vacation leave!
WORKING FOR VIKING IS MORE THAN A JOB - IT’S A CAREER
- 4*/5* modern river cruise ships
- 32 to 50 Crew per ship
- 112 to 198 guests per ship
- Predominantly American, Australian and British clientele
- Swiss or French employment contracts
- Health, social security, pension, unemployment insurance and child benefits covered
- Automatic salary increase after the end of the season (from 2023)
- End-of-season bonus based on the number of days worked (from 2023)
- Accommodation and meals provided
- Reimbursed travel expenses
- Modern cabins with free internet (Wi-Fi)
- Full uniform provided
- Entitlement to paid leave every 6-8 weeks
- 2/3 month rotations throughout the season (rotation is approximately 2 months on the boat and 10 - 14 days paid leave)
- Length of season/contract from March to November/January
- Possibility to start continuously throughout the season
- Secured training before and after embarkation
- Possibility for inexperienced candidates to join the boat by first completing extensive training, culminating in a certificate - Viking Newcomer Training
- Work opportunities also for students for 2 to 4 months during the summer holidays
Workplace: river cruise ships sailing in Europe - Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Elbe, Rhône and Seine
- Slovak Republic, Hungary, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland...
- Assignment to a specific ship takes place after an interview according to the needs of the shipping company
Communication language on board: English
Start date: to be negotiated
- Season runs from approx. March to November/December
- During the season you work for approx. 6 - 8 weeks straight and then take approx. 10 - 14 days off/holidays. The days off/holidays are paid by the employer.
General company requirements:
- Communicative knowledge of the English language
- Flexibility and resistance to stress
- Diligence
- Pleasant demeanor
POSTIONS OFFERED
CHEF DE RANG (RESTAURANT WAITER) m/f/x
Previous experience in a 4-5* in the same position, good command of the English language are required.
EXECUTIVE CHEF m/f/x
Previous experience in a 4-5* in the same position, good command of the English language are required.
SOUS CHEF m/f/x
Previous experience in a 4-5* in the same position, good command of the English language are required.
CHEF DE PARTIE/ COOK m/f/x
Previous experience in a 4-5* in the same position, good command of the English language are required.
COMMIS DE CUISINE (ASSISTANT COOK) m/f/x
Previous experience in a 4-5* in the same position, good command of the English language are required.
TRAINEE COMMIS DE CUISINE (ASSISTANT COOK) m/f/x
No experience is required, English language proficiency is required.
Candidate will complete training prior to starting the position - The Viking Newcomer Training
STATEROOM STEWARD m/f/x
Previous experience in a 4-5* in the same position, good command of the English language are required.
TRAINEE STATEROOM STEWARD m/f/x
No experience is required, a good command of the English language is required.
Candidate will complete training for the position prior to starting - The Viking Newcomer Training
AT VIKING, WHEN YOU ARE CREW, YOU ARE FAMILY
We are proud to employ approximately 10,000 of our own crew worldwide—all dedicated to making our guests’ stay the most memorable possible. Our Swiss based management team oversees our global operations, from shore excursions and catering to nautical operations, and when you work for Viking, you are part of that team. At Viking, we care about your career as much as you do, and we will give you the training, skills and confidence you need to be the best you can be. We even have a custom training program, Viking College, to help you learn and sharpen your skills. We offer great opportunities for promotion through which you will be rewarded for your hard work, enthusiasm, initiative and sense of responsibility. In fact, we very much hope that once you have joined us, you will stay with us, just like the 97% of our employees who come back to us—one of the highest retention rates in the industry (Viking Cruises).
For more information on Viking Cruises click here
If you are interested, please fill out our online registration form and attach a CV in English and a recent photo of yourself.
If you already have a valid registration with us, please contact us by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Job placement without any fees!