Ocean - Chef de Cuisine (Executive Sous Chef)
- Recruiter:
- Viking
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Positions:
- Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef
- Updated:
- August 13, 2026
Chef de Cuisine | Viking
Bring Your Culinary Talent to the World's Leading Small-Ship Cruise Line
Are you a creative and passionate culinary leader ready to take your career to the next level? Join Viking as a Chef de Cuisine and help deliver exceptional dining experiences that delight guests from around the world.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and inspire a team of chefs and galley staff in the daily operation of assigned culinary venues
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Oversee food preparation, production, and service to meet Viking's culinary excellence standards
- Monitor food costs, inventory, and waste management procedures
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver outstanding guest dining experiences
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or higher leadership role in high-volume hospitality environments
- Strong culinary knowledge with expertise in international cuisine
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction
Why Viking?
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Career growth opportunities with a leading cruise line
- Work aboard award-winning ships
- Join a diverse, international team
- Travel the world while delivering exceptional service
Ready to lead a high-performing service team and create unforgettable dining experiences at sea? Apply today and become part of the Viking family.
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.