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Chef de RangRiver – Europe - Season 2026Viking (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 publicationsRole OverviewPart 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 BoardProvide welcoming and sales-oriented service in restaurant, bar, lounge and sundeckEnsure correct use of Wait Order System (WOS)Execute all F&B activities including functions and special eventsEnsure cleanliness of restaurant, bar, pantry, lounge, sundeck according to HACCP standardsParticipate in onboard training programs and daily menu presentationsHandle inventory and establish par levels, assist in other departments as requiredWHY JOIN VIKING?On board our shipsUniform are provided by VikingLodging and meals are providedAll our vessels are new and well maintained with modern shared crew cabins, comprising of bunk-beds, private bathroom, and flat screen TVFirst and last journey to the ship is reimbursed by VikingDedicated crew areas and activitiesSundeck areaBenefitsSocial security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurancePaid vacation during your contractHealth and accident insurance throughout your contractBonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guestsReferral program with additional bonusesIncreases in salary based on your seniority with VikingAccess to online learning and further training opportunities for growthAbout YouMinimum High School diploma; hospitality-focused degree is an advantageMinimum 2 years experience in upscale cruise line or hotel bar operationFluent in English with excellent oral communication skillsDiscrete and able to handle confidential informationWell groomed with impeccable hygiene standards; extensive walking and standing requiredExtensive wine and bar knowledge preferredService-oriented, positive personality, and professional appearanceFlexible, stress-resistant, and committed team playerAPPLICATION INFORMATIONPoliciesOnly tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowedAny offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as requiredApplication processSubmit your English CVAttend a company presentationJoin an interviewSubmit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address)Join us on boardDISCLAIMERAs part of any recruitment process, Viking collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations. If you would like to find out more about how your information will be used, please view the privacy notice on our careers page