What you'll do
- Control and maintain a main Galley section and its entire food production following set recipes and dish guidelines
- Assist with cleaning during food preparation periods when additional cleaning is required
- Prepare daily electronic food requisitions by counterchecking merchandise in Galley stores
- Review recipes daily and maintain recipe folders in immaculate condition if requested
- Prepare food samples as required by the Executive Chef and ensure quality and presentation during preparation and service
- Maintain and control the entire Service Line at the relevant section during meal hours ensuring food meets service standards
- Countercheck daily deliveries from the Storeroom for accuracy and report discrepancies
- Ensure economical work practices to minimize and avoid food wastage
- Ensure food preparations and storage comply with Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and maintain 'clean as you go' habits
Key requirements
- 1+ years' experience
- Advanced culinary skills and premium hospitality experience
- English communication skills for clear interpretation and communication of menus and recipes
- Shipboard hospitality experience preferred
- Team leadership, team building, and motivational skills for leading multi-cultural teams
- Knowledge of Public Health Policies and cleaning and sanitation standards
- Physical stamina to handle 50+ lbs and work long hours with commitment
Benefits
- Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services, on-the-job coaching, lifelong network of hospitality professionals, internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships.
- Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members.
- Crew cabins with only 2 berths.
- Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking.
- Crew-only deck, dedicated recreational spaces, and activities with access to use the guest fitness center during certain hours.
- Employee benefits include referral program, loyalty bonuses, and tax-free salary.
About the job
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 Galley team on our Ocean vessels, the Chef de Partie independently runs a main section in the Galley, with as little supervision as possible. The position is a key role and is fully supported by Middle Management, in all areas.
The Chef de Partie reports to Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Control and maintain a main Galley section and its entire food production; follow set recipes & dish guidelines; assist with cleaning during food preparation periods, if additional cleaning is required.
Prepare daily electronic food requisitions by counterchecking merchandise in Galley stores.
Undertake recipe reviews on a daily basis and, if additionally requested by the Executive Chef/Outlet Chef, maintain recipe folders (containing all recipes) of the assigned section and ensure that they are kept in an immaculate condition.
Prepare food samples whenever the Executive Chef deem necessary (show plates, tastings, recipe trials, etc.); ensure the quality and presentation of food during food preparation and service hours.
Maintain and control the entire Service Line at the relevant section during meals hours, ensuring that the food served is in line with Viking STAR Service Standards.
Countercheck daily deliveries from the Storeroom to ensure its accuracy and report any discrepancies to an immediate Supervisor.
Ensure economical work practices and control food production to minimize and/or avoid wastage.
Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain “clean as you go” work habits.
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
Crew-only deck, dedicated recreational spaces, and activities
Access to use the guest fitness center during certain hours
Employee benefits
Referral program
Loyalty bonuses
Tax-free salary
YOUR PROFILE
Must have shipboard or premium hospitality experience with at least 1 year / 2 contracts in the same role; Advanced culinary skills are required.
Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes.
Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress resistant, committed team player.
Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required with excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies; team builder with exceptional work ethic, motivational skills and coaching abilities.
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.
Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.
About the company
The world's leading exploration company
Our history
"We had a vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally enriching. We wanted to offer experiences designed for the thinking person."
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive.
The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.
With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the first time a travel company has been voted #1 in all three categories simultaneously.
About the company
The world's leading exploration company
Our history
"We had a vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally enriching. We wanted to offer experiences designed for the thinking person."
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive.
The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.
With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the first time a travel company has been voted #1 in all three categories simultaneously.