River - Maitre D'Hotel
- Recruiter:
- Viking
- Category:
- Restaurant Jobs
- Position:
- Maître d’Hôtel
- Published:
- May 22, 2026
Ma\u00EEtre D\u2019Hotel\u00A0
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Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person\u2122.
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Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Cond\u00E9 Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a \u201CWorld\u2019s Best\u201D for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications
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ROLE OVERVIEW
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Part of our Food and Beverage team on our River vessels, the Ma\u00EEtre D\u2019Hotel ensures a friendly and professional service in the restaurant, bar, lounge and the sundeck to the fullest satisfaction of our guests and in accordance with Viking Standards and Operating Procedures. The Ma\u00EEtre D\u2019Hotel reports to Hotel Manager
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WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD
- Manage the entire Food and Beverage service operation on board, including restaurant, bar, lounge, and sundeck
- Supervise and support professional, sales-oriented service
- Ensure the correct use of MXP WOS and adherence to SOP procedures
- Organize, manage, motivate, and train the restaurant and bar team
- Plan and execute F&B related ship functions and special events
- Maintain cleanliness and HACCP standards, control costs, conduct inventory, and analyze consumption data
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WHY JOIN VIKING?
On board our ships
- Uniform are provided by Viking
- Lodging and meals are provided
- All our vessels are new and well maintained with modern shared crew cabins, comprising of bunk-beds, private bathroom, and flat screen TV
- First and last journey to the ship is reimbursed by Viking
- Dedicated crew areas and activities
- Sundeck area
Benefits
- Social security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurance
- Paid vacation during your contract
- Health and accident insurance throughout your contract
- Bonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guests
- Referral program with additional bonuses
- Increases in salary based on your seniority with Viking
- Access to online learning and further training opportunities for growth\u202F\u00A0
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ABOUT YOU\u00A0
- High School and Hospitality Diploma required, degree with hospitality focus preferred
- Minimum 3 years previous experience in similar position in upscale cruise line or hotel
- Fluent in English with excellent oral communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly, maintain hygiene standards, and stand for long periods
- Guest focused, service oriented, positive personality, and flexible team player with
- Extensive wine and bar knowledge
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APPLICATION\u00A0 INFORMATION\u00A0
Policies
- Only tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowed
- Any o\uFB00er of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required
Application process\u00A0
- Submit your English CV
- Attend a company presentation
- Join an interview
- Submit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address)
- Join us on board\u00A0\u00A0
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DISCLAIMER\u00A0
As part of any recruitment process, Viking collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations. If you would like to find out more about how your information will be used, please view the privacy notice on our careers page
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
Viking
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.