RIVER - Executive Chef

Executive Chef River – Europe Viking (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 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 BOARDManaging 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?On board our shipsUniform are provided by VikingLodging and meals are providedSingle cabin occupancy with 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 growth 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 INFORMATION PoliciesOnly tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowedAny offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as requiredApplication process Submit your English CVAttend a company presentationJoin an interviewSubmit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address)Join us on board DISCLAIMER As 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