Ocean - Executive Chef
- Recruiter:
- Viking
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Position:
- Executive Chef de Cuisine
- Updated:
- August 13, 2026
Executive Chef | Viking
Lead Culinary Excellence at Sea
Are you a passionate culinary leader ready for your next adventure? Join Viking as an Executive Chef and take charge of delivering world-class dining experiences for our guests from around the globe.
What You'll Do:
Lead and inspire a multicultural galley team
Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency
Manage food cost, inventory, and provisioning
Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and safety
Create memorable culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience as an Executive Chef in upskilled hospitality, cruise, or luxury hotel environments
Strong leadership and team development skills
Expertise in international cuisine and large-scale operations
Excellent organizational and communication abilities
Passion for excellence and guest satisfaction
Why Viking? ✅
- Competitive salary and benefits
- International career opportunities
- World-class ships and facilities
- Travel the world while doing what you love
- Be part of the industry's leading cruise line
Ready to lead one of the finest culinary teams at sea? Apply today and bring your talent aboard Viking.
Work Experience Requirements
All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship, in a 4/5* Hotel or in an Upscale Restaurant.
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.