RIVER - Waiter (Chef de Rang)

Aug. 29, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland - By Viking

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with …

Position Other
Languages required
Venue type Restaurant, Bar, Café, Night club, Cocktail bar, Pub
Working hours Full Time
Contract type Season
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 experiences for The Thinking Person®.

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

ROLE OVERVIEW

Part 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 BOARD

• Provide welcoming and sales-oriented service in restaurant, bar, lounge and sundeck
• Ensure correct use of Wait Order System (WOS)
• Execute all F&B activities including functions and special events
• Ensure cleanliness of restaurant, bar, pantry, lounge, sundeck according to HACCP standards
• Participate in onboard training programs and daily menu presentations
• Handle inventory and establish par levels, assist in other departments as required

WHY JOIN VIKING? 

Elevate Your Career 

Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with: 

• Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services 
• On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly  
• A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from many different countries 
• Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships 

On board our ship 

• Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members 
Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate). 
• Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking 
• Dedicated crew areas and activities 
• Sundeck area for crew use  
• Employee benefits 
• Paid vacation 
• Referral program 
• Loyalty bonuses 
• No immediate tax deduction – potential for tax-free salary, depending on nationality

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