RIVER - SOUS CHEF ()

Sous Chef () River – Europe     Viking was founded in and has grown to be the leading small ship travel company, offering destination-focused river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents.
Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers guests The Thinking Person’s Cruise® in contrast to mainstream cruises.
With more than 250 awards to its name, the company currently operates a fleet of state-of-the-art ships that have received numerous accolades since their launch from industry experts and travelers alike.
For the second year in a row, Viking was voted the #1 River Line and the #1 Ocean Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Viking was also named #1 for both Rivers and Oceans by Travel + Leisure in the World’s Best Awards making it the only cruise line to reach the top of its categories in both publications in the same year.
ROLE OVERVIEW Part of our Galley team on our River vessels, the Sous Chef ensures outstanding food quality, support budget goals, create guest-oriented culture to increase revenue and profitability in Viking Cruises..
The Sous Chef reports to Executive Chef.
WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD  Prepare and distribute daily meals for guests and crew  Ensure compliance with food safety and cleanliness standards  Assist with ordering food supplies within budget  Supervise, train, and motivate galley team  Conduct stock takes and inventory management  Support Executive Chef in departmental meetings and onboard training programs    WHY JOIN VIKING?   Elevate Your Career Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with.
202F  Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality servicesu202F  On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidlyu202Fu202F  A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from many different countriesu202F  Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition shipsu202F  u202F  On board our ship Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew membersu202F  Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate).
202F  Travel to/from the ship provided by Vikingu202F  Dedicated crew areas and activitiesu202F  Sundeck area for crew useu202Fu202F    Employee benefits Paid vacationu202F  Referral programu202F  Loyalty bonusesu202F  No immediate tax deduction – potential for tax-free salary, depending on nationalityu202F    ABOUT YOU  Culinary school graduation required, hospitality degree preferred  Minimum of 3 years experience in upscale cruise or hotel industry, 1 year in similar position  Fluent in English with excellent oral communication skills  Maintains confidentiality and impeccable hygiene standards  Flexible, team player, guest-focused with a positive and professional demeanor.
APPLICATION AND JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION  Our roles will be subject to our appearance standards (including in relation to visible tattoos) and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times.
202FVisible tattoos are not permitted.
Tattoos concealed with make-up, skin-colored sleeves or any covering other than the company uniform will still be considered visible for the purposes of our appearance standards.
Exemptions to this may be considered on a case-by-case basis where appropriate.
Tattoo removal may not result in successful employment and therefore is not encouraged and is the candidate’s personal decision.
Furthermore, any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required by the company.
202F For further information, pleaseu202Fcontact our recruiting team.
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