RIVER - Bar Chef

Bar 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 publications

Role Overview Part of our Food & Beverage team on our River vessels, the Bar Chef ensuring a friendly and professional service at the bar, lounge and the sundeck to the fullest satisfaction of our guests and in accordance with Viking Standards and Operating Procedures. The Bar Chef reports to Maître D’Hotel.

What You Will Do On Board

• Supervising and supporting a professional welcoming and guest-oriented service in the bar
• Operating bar procedures according to company SOP standards and preparing/serving drinks in accordance with company standards
• Organizing, managing, motivating, and training the bar team, establishing weekly stock orders, and monitoring daily consumption reports
• Organizing and executing F&B related ship functions and special events, and preparing and setting up Café Lunch in the lounge in cooperation with the Executive Chef and Maître D’Hotel
• Ensuring the highest level of cleanliness within the bar, pantry, lounge, and sundeck in accordance with HACCP standards
• Ability to effectively deal with internal & external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information, and resolve conflicts, including correct use of wait order system (WOS) on the MXP as per company instructions.

WHY JOIN VIKING? On board our ships

• Uniform are provided by Viking
• Lodging and meals are provided
• All our vessels are new and well maintained with modern shared crew cabins, comprising of bunk-beds, private bathroom, and flat screen TV
• First and last journey to the ship is reimbursed by Viking
• Dedicated crew areas and activities
• Sundeck area

Benefits

• Social security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurance
• Paid vacation during your contract
• Health and accident insurance throughout your contract
• Bonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guests
• Referral program with additional bonuses
• Increases in salary based on your seniority with Viking
• Access to online learning and further training opportunities for growth

About You

• High school diploma required, and a degree with a hospitality focus is an advantage
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience required in an upscale cruise line or hotel of comparable size in a similar position in the scope of the bar operation
• Fluent in English with excellent oral communication skills
• Must maintain impeccable hygiene standards, be well-groomed, and be able to extensively walk and stand on feet for a long time
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, and professional appearance, with a flexible, stress-resistant, team player attitude, and shows commitment

APPLICATION INFORMATION Policies

• Only tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowed
• Any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required

Application process

• Submit your English CV
• Attend a company presentation
• Join an interview
• Submit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address)
• Join us on board

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