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ROLE OVERVIEW<ul><li>Part of our Hotel Administration team on our Ocean vessels, the Explorers Staff provide guests with a friendly, personalized front-desk service to ensure guest satisfaction and promotes, sells and dispatches shore excursions offered at various ports of call.</li><li>The Explorers Staff reports to Senior Receptionist, Guest Services Manager, Shore Excursions Manager and Associate General Manager.</li></ul>&nbsp;WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD<ul><li>Ensure that guest concerns received at the Explorers Desk are settled according to Viking’s STAR Service Standards; receive and inventory lost and found items according to company policies and procedures; prepare the berthing list, guest list, cocktail invitations, gift orders and special orders from the ship’s management to guests.</li><li>Process all guests at embarkation/registration according to the Viking’s relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This includes check-in, collecting passports and other documents.</li><li>Maintain a working cash float, collect payments, and register credit cards, for processing.</li><li>Assist with tour dispatch and execution; regularly escort guests on shore excursions to monitor the quality of tours and to ensure that a high standard of product and port knowledge is maintained.</li><li>Become knowledgeable about itinerary-related ports of call, shore excursions and all shipboard activities.</li><li>Follow up with guest’s concerns involving the hotel department in order to reach guest satisfaction. Register all guest interaction in feedback log tool. Ensure that guest concerns received at the Explorers Desk are settled accordingly.</li><li>Undertake concierge duties such as booking restaurants and other activities onboard and ashore.</li></ul> WHY JOIN VIKING?&nbsp;Elevate Your Career&nbsp;Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:&nbsp;<ul><li>Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services&nbsp;</li><li>On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from many different countries&nbsp;</li><li>Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul>On board our ship&nbsp;<ul><li>Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members&nbsp;</li><li>Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate).&nbsp;</li><li>Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking&nbsp;</li><li>Crew-only deck, dedicated recreational spaces and activities&nbsp;</li><li>Access to use the guest fitness center during certain hours&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul>Employee benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Referral program&nbsp;</li><li>Loyalty bonuses&nbsp;</li><li>Tax-free salary</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul>ABOUT YOU<ul><li>A required minimum of one year’s experience in a front of house role at a premium brand hotel or resort.</li><li>Shipboard experience is preferred.</li><li>Fluent in Japanese and English - must be able to address any kind of information in an adequate manner with excellent oral and written Japanese and English communication skills – the ability to speak an additional language is an advantage.</li><li>Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, flexible, stress resistant, committed team player and exceptional work ethic is required; must demonstrate the ability to work independently.</li><li>Ability to handle difficult guests and/or situations with grace, professionalism and rational thinking and the ability to present adequate solutions.</li><li>Strong administration skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems; must demonstrate excellent management and organizational skills; experience in cash handling and foreign currency exchange is required.</li></ul>

JAPAN - Japanese Speaking Explorer Staff

PURPOSE OF POSITION<ul><li>The Sous Chef assists the Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Chef to oversee the entire assigned Galley operation, by consistently monitoring and checking all food preparation areas over the course of the day and controlling the opening &amp; service hours of the Service Line.</li><li>You are required to be in charge and in full control of the Galley operation of the assigned area in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine or/and Executive Chef.&nbsp;</li><li>It is your responsibility to ensure safe, quality food production, and to create a friendly, guest-oriented service culture to ensure Guest satisfaction and repeat business, which in turn, will increase revenue and profitability of the company.</li></ul> YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Hold excellent cooking skill, with the flair and creativeness to enhance buffet presentations; control the breakdown after each service, in conjunction with the Chef de Partie.</li><li>Work closely with the Kitchen Steward in order to accomplish tasks related to inventory, equipment control &amp; maintenance etc.; countercheck daily Storeroom deliveries, for accuracy; regularly check fresh produce chillers, together with Galley Management, to avoid shortages/wastage during the cruise; ensure proper use of the menu checklist and recipe reviews.</li><li>Ensure that all Galley personnel transport their provisions with the correct utensils.</li><li>Assist in conducting the Dinner Service Line, which includes but is not limited to, ensuring smooth and efficient service, presentation, and final plating; and tour all outlets during service hours.</li><li>Minimize equipment loss/damage and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards by enforcing “clean as you go” work habits in relevant areas, and by applying safe working policies and procedures, according to all Public Health Policies, and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.</li><li>Be present during loadings for quality control and assurance; assist the Executive Chef with supervising the Galley operation and preparing requisitions for all Catering equipment.</li><li>Ensure that the Galley/adjacent areas are ready for any announced and/or unannounced Public Health inspections, done either by the Ships’ Management or local authorities (public health inspectors). The Sous Chef must be present for all inspections; ensure that all menus, recipes, methods, and specifications are adhered to, and are in line with the quality and cleanliness of all Public Health Policies and Viking’s STAR Service Standards.</li><li>Assist the Executive Chef with preparing additional working schedules (Embarkation Day, Special Functions, etc.) for Galley personnel; have an in-depth understanding of the working hours policies and procedures; be familiar with crew contracts and work schedule hours/week, to maintain working hours paperwork and if necessary, correct entries for payroll.</li><li>Lead and support a multi-cultural team, maximizing crew satisfaction, productivity and retention; meet with Team Leaders on a daily basis for “The Daily Reunion”, to provide feedback &amp; operational updates as well as to ensure that your department is performing to Viking’s STAR Service Standards.</li><li>Appoint and enforce specific job responsibilities to all key personnel working under the direction of the Sous Chef and establish the manner and means to train personnel.</li><li>Provide competent leadership to all direct reports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting performance reviews, including discipline as needed, ensuring Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) compliance and onboard training, succession planning, crew communication and recognition.</li><li>Ensure you always wear the appropriate and task specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for your duties onboard. Always use correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.</li><li>Always uphold impeccable grooming standards within your team by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform Standards.</li><li>Ensure that company property is appropriately secured and protected, especially during rough weather conditions, to prevent unnecessary loss or damage.</li><li>Positively contribute to achieving/succeeding Culinary KPI goals (quality &amp; financial) for the Culinary Department; have full knowledge about safety &amp; security procedures and can operate in line with all Public Health, Environmental and Safety &amp; Security Policies; participate in all training concerning onboard training, safety &amp; security, fire prevention, evacuation exercises as required by the company.</li><li>Temporarily replace/takeover the Chef de Cuisine’s position (with necessary training), at any given time.</li><li>This document describes the primary activities, duties, and responsibilities of this position. Your manager or supervisor may assign additional duties and responsibilities to you.</li></ul>&nbsp;YOUR PROFILE<ul><li>A required minimum of eight years’ culinary experience, including three years as a Sous Chef or similar position, within a premium brand hospitality environment; advanced culinary skills are required.</li><li>Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes.</li><li>Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress management (how stress is brought into the team) abilities, committed team player, exceptional work ethic, effective communications skill; strong administration skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems.</li><li>Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies</li><li>Team builder with effective motivational skills and coaching abilities, with a demonstrable comprehensive knowledge of Public Health and Sanitation compliance</li><li>Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.</li><li>Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.</li></ul> GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS<ul><li>Implement Standard Operating Procedures &amp; STAR Service Standards within the department.</li><li>Ensure appropriate appearance and clothing according to the updated Grooming Standards.</li><li>The company reserves the right to change/extend this job description if necessary, at any point of time during her/his employment.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Position:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sous Chef&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervisor:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive ChefDirect reports:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct reports:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chef de Partie, Assistant Chef de Partie, Cook, Assistant CookLine manager:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chef de Cuisine or/and Executive Chef&nbsp;&nbsp;

OCEAN - Sous Chef

Company’s activities extend to shipping and bunkering businesses. The main purpose of the role is to be involved in several accounting and controlling activities mainly related legal entities having the abovementioned business objectives and report into the Regional European Controller. The role shall require interaction with various departments in terms of transactions accounting treatment as per IFRS, revenue recognition, expenses classification, PnL finalization, management accounts preparation as well as explanatory commentary reports. Work closely with the shared service centres of Trafigura, provide necessary information for completion of activities as well as support when required and ensure that the activities are carried out appropriately. The position provides the opportunity to work in close proximity with several departments such as deals desk and operations. In this capacity, the Financial Reporting Analyst should ensure that business controls and processes are conducted in compliance with Trafigura’s standards and local rules and regulations.Key responsibilitiesGeneral<ul><li>Work closely with up-steam teams to understand the transactions they are undertaking and ensure these are recorded appropriately and evidenced by primary documents in both the trading systems and accounting ledgers.</li><li>Be involved in development, establishment and maintenance of suitable accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Support ad-hoc analysis asked by the business.</li></ul>Financial Reporting &amp; Controlling<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly accounting packs, within the defined timelines, and report to the Divisional and Group Accounting teams with appropriate commentaries.</li><li>Post necessary journals to accurately reflect all transactions in PnL &amp; BS as per accounting principles.</li><li>Perform accounting controls by executing policies and manage assigned balance sheet, perform account reconciliations and make necessary corrections.</li><li>Coordinate with various departments and perform analysis on aged debtors, creditors, accruals and intercompany balances.</li></ul>Annual Accounts and Audit<ul><li>Support the Trafigura Group annual accounts finalisation and audit, which is on 30th September.</li><li>Support the obligatory stand-alone statutory audit process of various shipping and bunkering legal entities and ensure satisfactory closure of the audits with the external auditors.</li></ul>Required qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 4 years relevant work experience in accounting and/or reporting position including proven expertise in Shipping industry.</li></ul><ul><li>University degree in Accounting &amp; Reporting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics.</li><li>Knowledge of the international financial and reporting standards, in particular: IAS 16, IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.</li><li>Fluent English, including knowledge of shipping, accounting and economic terms.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and ability to utilize IT technologies to increase efficiency of work.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree or Chartered Accountant Qualification (ACA, ACCA) would be considered as an advantage.</li></ul>Attributes for success<ul><li>Attention to detail and accuracy with data processing and documents.</li><li>Strong communication skills (pro-activeness).</li><li>Self-motivated, team player, adaptable and able to work autonomously.</li><li>Strong numerical skills and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.</li><li>Working ability under pressure into a highly dynamic business environment</li></ul>Department overviewKey Relationships&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Deals Desk (i.e. mid-office)</li><li>Claims and Freight Analysts</li><li>Local management</li><li>Head office functions: Tax, Treasury, FX team, Accounting &amp; Control, Internal Control; and</li><li>Audit and companies.</li></ul>Reporting Structure&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Reporting to Regional Controller for Europe &amp; Maritime Logistics based in Athens.</li></ul>*The job could involve travelling to: Geneva and Mumbai.

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