Viking
Viking

Viking

Country:
Switzerland
Website:
www.vikingcareers.com

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.

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.


  1. 47 cruise ship jobs from Viking:

  2. River - Sous Chef (2024)

    Serve as Sous Chef aboard Viking river vessels, supporting the Executive Chef in food production, staff supervision, inventory control, and food safety to deliver upscale guest dining experiences.

    November 13, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  3. River - Stateroom Steward

    Provide friendly, personalized housekeeping on Viking river vessels, maintaining staterooms and public areas, performing laundry and turndown service, inventorying supplies, and reporting maintenance issues.

    November 13, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  4. Ocean - Hotel Purser

    Onboard Hotel Purser manages guest and crew accounts, performs voyage financial settlements and reporting, supervises purser team, and supports revenue control and administration aboard Ocean vessels.

    November 12, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  5. Senior Data Platform Architect

    Lead design, administration, and governance of an enterprise Databricks and Azure data platform, ensuring security, reliability, AI-assisted development standards, and cost control.

    November 12, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  6. Amsterdam - Viking Host (Amsterdam based & freelance/part-time)

    Freelance Amsterdam-based host managing guest arrival and departure, coordinating hotel services and shore excursions, assisting bookings and suppliers while ensuring Viking's guest service standards.

    November 11, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  7. China - Lead Travel Concierge

    协调岸上游览与接送，组织礼宾与娱乐，管理供应并确保宾客满意。

    November 11, 2026 - Viking

  8. Senior Recruiter, Technology & Data Science

    Lead strategic sourcing, screening, and full-cycle hiring for Technology and Data Science roles, mentor junior recruiters, partner with hiring managers, and support hybrid, in-office collaboration in Woodland Hills.

    November 11, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  9. China - Executive Chef

    负责船上厨房运营，管理人员，控制成本，确保食品安全及维京标准，执行菜单与特殊餐饮活动，培训并督导厨房团队。

    November 10, 2026 - Viking

  10. Senior Director, Technical Accounting

    Lead and develop Viking's technical accounting function, overseeing complex accounting policies, audit and compliance matters, hedging, and a two-person team in a hybrid Woodland Hills role.

    November 10, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  11. Ocean - Assistant Chief Housekeeper

    Lead and support housekeeping operations onboard, assisting the Executive Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness standards, supervise stateroom hosts, manage supplies, training, and public health compliance.

    November 10, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  12. Egypt - Hotel Manager

    Lead onboard hotel operations on Viking Nile river vessels, ensuring guest satisfaction, staff supervision, cost control and hygiene while supporting F&B and administrative functions during a rotational contract.

    November 8, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  13. River - Nautic - Tweede Kapitein

    Als Tweede Kapitein op Viking rivierschepen ben je tweede-in-command, verantwoordelijk voor veilige navigatie, crewtraining, administratieve rapportage en vertegenwoordiging van de kapitein.

    November 8, 2026 - Viking

  14. River - Nautic - Second Capitaine France

    Second capitaine responsable de la sécurité, de la navigation et de la gestion du pont pour un navire fluvial, formant l'équipage et veillant aux normes.

    November 7, 2026 - Viking - French language ad

  15. Accounting Operations Team Lead

    Lead and coach the accounting operations team to manage balance due, refunds, receivables, resolve complex booking/payment issues, improve processes, and report on operational performance.

    November 7, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  16. Enrichment - Guest Lecturer - Special Interest

    Deliver destination-focused, public lectures and enrichment presentations aboard Viking ocean ships, host discussions, scenic commentary, and accompany guests on shore excursions during multi-week assignments.

    November 7, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  17. River - Corporate Compliance Officer

    Responsible for maintaining and auditing fleet-wide emergency preparedness, safety procedures and training, conducting onboard compliance audits, and implementing corrective actions across Viking's river fleet.

    November 7, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  18. Enrichmant - Guest Lecturer - Extraordinary Lives

    Deliver destination-focused lectures and Q&A sessions aboard Viking ocean ships, host dinners, escort shore excursions, and serve as an ambassador to enrich guests' cultural and historical experiences.

    November 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  19. River - Nautic - Matelot France

    Matelot fluvial responsable des opérations de pont, amarrage, sécurité et secours, entretien extérieur du bateau, service bagages et veille nocturne pour la sécurité des passagers.

    November 6, 2026 - Viking - French language ad

  20. Japan - Japanese Speaking Chef de Partie

    Experienced Japanese-speaking Chef de Partie to independently run a galley station on Viking ocean vessels, maintaining quality, recipes, hygiene, and supervising multicultural teams.

    November 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  21. Enrichment - Guest Lecturer - Science & Technology

    Deliver destination-focused science and technology lectures aboard Viking ocean ships, host Q&A and scenic commentary, escort shore excursions, and engage guests as part of the Enrichment team.

    November 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  22. River - Senior Corporate Captain - Fleet Safety

    Lead fleet-wide safety across Viking's river fleet, managing emergency drills, Safety Day events, ship audits, incident corrective actions, winter lay-up safety, and covering captains when required.

    November 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  23. River - Corporate Captain

    Lead land‑based fleet operations for Viking river ships, supervising captains, handling navigational disruptions, conducting safety audits, and coaching officers while traveling frequently to assigned vessels.

    November 5, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  24. Enrichment - Guest Lecturer - History

    Deliver engaging destination-focused history lectures, host Q&A, provide scenic commentary, escort shore excursions, and contribute to Viking's onboard enrichment program during 4–6 week ocean assignments.

    November 5, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  25. Ocean - Executive Chef

    Lead galley operations aboard Viking ocean ships, managing food production, menu standards, cost control, inventory and a multicultural culinary team to deliver high-quality guest dining.

    November 5, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  26. Director, Database Growth and Journey Management

    Lead Viking's email acquisition, segmentation, and lifecycle journey strategies; set acquisition budgets, analyze subscriber value, optimize deliverability, and drive bookings and revenue through data-driven email programs.

    November 5, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  27. Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics

    Lead advanced analytics and measurement across digital, customer experience, and database marketing; translate complex data into experiments, AI-driven models, dashboards, and executive recommendations to inform marketing strategy.

    November 4, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  28. Enrichment - Resident Historian

    Deliver destination-focused lectures, forums and tours aboard Viking ocean ships during four to eight-week assignments, enriching guests with historical commentary, scenic narration, and shore-excursion support.

    November 4, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  29. Budapest - Viking Host (Budapest based/ season 2024

    Provide customer-focused support for pre- and post-cruise hotel extensions in Budapest, coordinating arrivals, excursions, local supplier liaison, guest services, and optional tour sales according to Viking standards.

    November 2, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  30. Japan - Japanese Speaking Bar Waiter/ess

    Provide attentive beverage service and cocktail assistance to guests in assigned bar stations aboard Viking ships, ensuring cleanliness, stock control, and adherence to STAR Service standards.

    November 2, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  31. Japan - Japanese Speaking Chef de Partie Sushi

    Onboard Viking ocean vessels, prepare and oversee sushi and Asian station production, supervise galley staff, maintain hygiene, assist menu development, and ensure Viking STAR service standards.

    November 2, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  32. River - Hotel Manager

    Lead hotel operations aboard Viking river vessels, ensuring guest satisfaction, staff supervision, cost control, and adherence to company standards while supporting F&B and onboard events.

    October 30, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  33. Ocean - Executive Pastry Chef

    Lead and manage onboard pastry and bakery production on Ocean vessels, ensuring quality, training multicultural teams, recipe control, inventory and public health compliance.

    October 30, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  34. Ocean - Broadcast Manager

    Manage shipboard Broadcast Centre; operate and maintain television and radio systems, supervise video technicians, and coordinate with Entertainment and IT to ensure reliable live and recorded transmissions.

    October 30, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  35. Ocean - Human Resources Manager

    Lead shipboard HR operations on Viking's ocean vessels, managing employee relations, training, attendance compliance with MLC, crew scheduling, investigations, and leadership development reporting to the Captain.

    October 30, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  36. Ocean - Stage Manager

    Lead and manage the shipboard Stage Management Team, overseeing sound, lighting, and technical rehearsals to ensure high-quality entertainment production and guest satisfaction across all onboard venues.

    October 29, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  37. Ocean - Public Health Officer

    Lead shipboard public health operations, ensuring disease surveillance, infection control, food and water safety, IPM, audits, training and compliance across hotel, medical and technical departments.

    October 29, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  38. Director, Trade Marketing

    Lead Viking’s trade marketing and travel-advisor engagement, developing integrated campaigns, CRM-driven lifecycle communications, sales enablement resources, and managing a cross-functional team in Woodland Hills.

    October 29, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  39. Staff Accountant

    Hybrid Staff Accountant role based in Woodland Hills, CA supporting general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, intercompany transfer pricing, audits, and internal controls.

    October 28, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  40. India - General Manager

    Lead establishment and run Viking River Cruises’ new Guwahati branch, managing pre-opening launch and post-opening operations, P&L, HR, compliance, supplier relations, and vessel performance.

    October 25, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  41. River - Nautic - Second Engineer

    Join Viking's river nautical team as Second Engineer maintaining and inspecting engines, winches, and technical systems onboard Longships, ensuring compliance while supporting mooring and crew technical operations.

    October 25, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  42. Senior Internal Auditor

    Lead and execute financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audits, assess controls and risks, and recommend improvements while collaborating with business leaders in a hybrid Woodland Hills role.

    October 23, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  43. Japan - Japanese Speaking Explorers Staff

    Provide front-desk guest services aboard Viking ocean ships, selling and dispatching shore excursions, handling check-in, cash transactions, concierge duties, and escorting tours, fluent Japanese required.

    October 21, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  44. Japan - Japanese Speaking Bartender

    Provide exceptional bar service onboard Viking cruise ships, prepare and serve beverages, manage inventory and cleanliness, and communicate fluently in Japanese and English to enhance guest satisfaction.

    October 19, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  45. Director, Business Development

    Lead territory sales by developing travel agency partnerships, delivering training, executing regional business plans, and driving revenue growth for Viking within assigned Midwestern US states.

    October 17, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  46. RIVER - Nautical Sailor Trainer

    Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21...

    October 16, 2026 - Viking

  47. Coastal - Hotel General Manager

    Lead shipboard Hotel General Manager responsible for all hotel operations, supervising department heads, ensuring star service standards, guest satisfaction, safety compliance, budgets, and crew development.

    October 16, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  48. Ocean - Chef de Cuisine

    Lead and manage an assigned galley on Viking ocean ships, overseeing food quality, staff, inventory, safety, and guest service while supporting the Executive Chef.

    October 16, 2026 - Viking - English language ad