Chef de Partie / Cook
- Recruiter:
- ISMIRA Recruitment & Crewing Agency
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Positions:
- Chef de Partie, Cook / Commis de Cuisine
- Salary:
- 2000 - 2600 EUR
- Updated:
- May 7, 2026
ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position CHEF DE PARTIE for VIKING RIVER CRUISES!
Are you culinary guru, ambitious, and open to adventure?
DO NOT WAIT – APPLY NOW FOR WORK ON VIKING CRUISES - the award-winning cruise company with the fleet of over 65 river ships with itineraries featuring Europe’s Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle, Elbe, Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers. Viking also offers voyages on Egypt’s Nile River and Southeast Asia’s Mekong River.
CHEF DE PARTIE - Prepare meals to the fullest satisfaction of our guests in accordance with Viking River Cruises Standards and HACCP rules.
HAVE JUST SOME RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE? – NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL!
Lower galley position or professional training is available!
WHY IS IT COOL TO BECOME A VIKING?
- WORK, EARN AND TRAVEL
- There is an end of season payment (Bonus) system in place;
- Swiss, Portugal or French seasonal contract including - Health & accident insurance, Payments into pension fund, Declaration and monthly deduction of income taxes in Switzerland/France/Portugal;
- Crew with a certain seniority is entitled for a Yearly contract depending on the legal entity;
- Average 9 months contract per year (March/April to November/January) based on an official 6-day work week - 2 regular vacation days per month + minimum 1 additional leave day for every full week worked = approximately 7-8 weeks of paid vacation during the season (for example you may get 2 weeks paid vacation after every 2 months on board);
- Reimbursed joining and end of contract travel expenses;
- Provided board and lodging (shared double cabin, minimum fee is deducted from the gross salary as per Swiss law);
- Free ship-wide Wi-Fi.
WHAT WILL WE EXPECT FROM YOU?
Great Attitude and motivation
Minimum 18 years old
B1-B2 English level
Relevant restaurant service experience
Great Attitude and motivation, nice personality- humble, well mannered, charming, classical style candidates
NO visible tattoos
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
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