About Viking

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 experience for The Thinking Person®.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rates #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.

Why join Viking?

Elevate your career regardless of where you are on your journey. Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:
o Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services

o On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly

o A lifelong network of hospitality professionals
Onboard our ship

o Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members

o Travel to/from the ship provided and paid for by Viking, unless you are within reasonable driving distance of embarkation or disembarkation ports

o Crew-only deck and dedicated recreational activities
Viking Benefits:

US Mainland candidates:

o Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums

o 401(k) plan with Viking match of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% per pay period

o Retention bonus program

o Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums

o Retention bonus program

About you
2+ years’ experience as Assistant Restaurant Manager or similar at a 5-Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; shipboard experience is an advantage
Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards
Experience leading multi-cultural teams preferred
Excellent knowledge of all public health policies, especially US Health and FDA Standards
Role Overview

As part of our Mississippi Food & Beverage team your job as an Assistant Restaurant Manager is to run outlets, continuously making the effort to coach and develop the Restaurant Team providing the highest level of service in accordance with Viking’s STAR Service Standards
You will be reporting to the Restaurant Manager
You will be expected to work on a 12/4 rotation (12 weeks on board and 4 weeks off on vacation). Please note that rotation lenghts vary based on staffing and operational needs onboard Viking Mississippi
Role Expectations
Plan, schedule, and assign staff to relevant stations, assisting the Restaurant Manager with daily menu presentations and F&B events and regularly inspect mise-en-place
Greet guests and ensure high level service is provided, manage reservations and seating, and communicate allergies and special needs
Ensure efficient communication with Executive Chef, Galley Team, and Bar Team and conduct monthly inventory and durable orders
Lead and support a multi-cultural team, maintain grooming and PPE standards, and uphold company property protection
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain cleanliness standards
Become knowledgeable about itinerary-related activities and positively contribute to Restaurant KPI goals, manage the Restaurant Pest Management Logs, and monitor the Time & Attendance System
Always uphold impeccable grooming standards by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform Standards
Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: able to work at various times of the day, under pressure and always reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking
You will be expected to consistently arrive on time and be prepared for work
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at leaders’ discretion based on operational needs
Mandatory requirements & at will employment:
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulations
Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Viking Mississippi is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace
Must be 21+ years old, physically fit and in good health to meet the demands of an intense shipboard role; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
Viking Cruises is an At-Will Employer. As such your employment with Viking is a voluntary one and is subject to termination with or without cause or notice, at any time by you or Viking. Nothing in this document or in any oral or written statement shall be interpreted to conflict with or limit the right to terminate employment at will
FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status: Seamen Exempt

Viking Cruises

The Viking Story

More than 20 years ago, Viking® set the standard for what river cruising should be, and today we are the leader that all others follow. In 2015, we took the same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and reinvented ocean cruising. Over the years Viking has won numerous ocean and river cruise line awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly and more.

Viking is a strong and dynamic company—with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world. In 2022, our guests will experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with two expedition ships built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations. We will also expand our operations to the U.S. with the addition of a new Mississippi River ship.

Join the Viking Family

If you have always dreamed of combining your love of travel with the ability to grow your career, consider a position at Viking. We are the world’s leading small ship cruise line, and there is tremendous potential to advance your career with us. As part of our crew, when your ship is docked at the many destinations we visit, you can explore ashore and refresh during your free time.

Additionally, with Viking’s award-winning service and thoughtfully curated onboard experiences, our guests are typically very satisfied. This, combined with Viking’s gratuity guidelines, means that you can expect to be well rewarded as an employee on board a Viking ship.