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. 70 cruise ship jobs from Viking:

  2. Ocean - Waiter

    Provide onboard food and beverage service aboard Viking ships, manage assigned restaurant station, supervise assistant waiters, and deliver high-standard, guest-focused service according to Viking’s STAR Service procedures.

    January 17, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  3. Japan - Japanese Speaking Assistant Restaurant Manager

    Shipboard, Japanese-speaking Assistant Restaurant Manager responsible for supporting restaurant operations, guest service, team training, inventory control and maintaining Viking's STAR Service Standards.

    January 17, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  4. Mississippi - Assistant Restaurant Manager

    Assist the Restaurant Manager aboard Viking Mississippi, overseeing daily F&B operations, staff scheduling, guest service standards, inventories, training, and health and safety compliance.

    January 16, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  5. Junior Purchasing

    Support procurement of technical spare parts and supplier management for Viking's river fleet, coordinating logistics, ERP data, and purchasing strategy from Cologne with occasional travel.

    January 16, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  6. 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.

    January 16, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  7. Ocean - Stateroom Steward/ess

    Provide personalized twice-daily housekeeping for 15–20 staterooms, maintaining cleanliness, replenishing amenities, handling minibars, guest requests, and adhering to health and safety standards onboard.

    January 15, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  8. Director, Sales Center Reporting and Advanced Analytics

    Lead a data analytics team to develop contact-center reporting, Power BI dashboards, and ML forecasting, driving sales performance and operational improvements through Azure, Python, and governance.

    January 15, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  9. 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.

    January 15, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  10. Hybrid Travel Sales Consultant

    Hybrid-based sales consultant handling inbound calls and in-office walk-in guests in Woodland Hills, selling and booking Viking cruises, delivering high-end customer service and closing sales.

    January 14, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  11. Mississippi - Waiter

    Provide refined dining service aboard Viking Mississippi, greeting guests, managing station and assistant waiters, relaying orders, and supporting special events while upholding Viking service and safety standards.

    January 14, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  12. Mississippi - Kitchen Utility

    Supervise and maintain cleanliness and functionality of all galley outlets, pot and dishwashing machines, and adjacent food areas onboard Viking Mississippi, reporting to the Kitchen Steward.

    January 14, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  13. Mississippi - Executive Housekeeper

    Lead the Viking Mississippi housekeeping team, managing stateroom, public area, and laundry operations on a 12/4 rotation to maintain cleanliness, guest satisfaction, KPIs, and crew development.

    January 13, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  14. River - Nautic - Captain

    Captain responsible for safely navigating Viking river longships, leading nautical crew, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting inspections, training staff, and representing the brand to guests.

    January 13, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  15. River - Utility

    Join Viking's river galley team as a Utility, maintaining scullery cleanliness, washing crockery, supporting kitchen hygiene, waste disposal, inventory tasks, and adhering to HACCP and company standards.

    January 13, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  16. China - Housekeeping Supervisor

    Supervise the onboard housekeeping operation, manage laundry and uniform distribution, train and motivate staff, control housekeeping costs, and ensure impeccable cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

    January 12, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  17. China - Barchef

    Lead and manage bar operations on ship: supervise small bar team, create cocktails, control inventory and costs, organise events, ensure professional guest-focused beverage service.

    January 10, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  18. 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。

    January 10, 2026 - Viking

  19. Mississippi - Chef de Partie

    Run a main galley station on Viking Mississippi, managing food production, team supervision, recipe adherence, service line control, training, and public health compliance.

    January 9, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  20. Senior Copywriter

    Senior Copywriter shapes Viking's global brand voice by writing and editing multi-channel marketing, editorial, digital, onboard and broadcast content, collaborating across teams and international offices.

    January 9, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  21. Ocean - Recruiter (Remote - South East Asia)

    Remote South East Asia recruiter sourcing and managing high-quality candidate pipelines for vessel-based positions; leads assessment centres, interviews, agency relations, and recruitment strategy with significant travel.

    January 9, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  22. Ocean - Head Waiter

    Lead and supervise restaurant service onboard Viking ocean ships; assist Restaurant Manager with F&B operations, staff scheduling, training, guest relations, and maintaining service and hygiene standards.

    January 8, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  23. China - Asst. Cook

    协助行政总厨准备烹饪船上餐食，管理库存与垃圾，负责登离船行李并遵守Viking与HACCP规范，参与船上培训与装卸工作。

    January 8, 2026 - Viking

  24. Storekeeper Vienna

    Support Warehouse Manager in Vienna to manage daily warehouse operations, process ERP inventory, load/unload deliveries, and coordinate timely shipments to the fleet.

    January 8, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  25. China - Sous Chef

    协助行政总厨备餐、管理厨房、控制成本，监督库存与清洁，确保HACCP与公司质量标准在船上得到落实并参与开闭船工作。

    January 7, 2026 - Viking

  26. China - Bar Waiter

    在船上酒吧、观景廊及日光甲板为客人提供专业、热情且以销售为导向的饮品与餐饮服务，协助鸡尾酒制作、库存盘点并参与登离船与船上培训。

    January 7, 2026 - Viking

  27. Manager Purchasing

    Lead procurement for technical spare parts and consumables for Viking’s river fleet, managing supplier contracts, budgets, compliance, and continuous improvement while mentoring junior purchasing staff.

    January 7, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  28. 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.

    January 7, 2026 - Viking - French language ad

  29. Skipper (m/f/d)

    Operate and command a modern multi-purpose workboat on Rhine and Moselle, lead and train onboard crew, and maintain company's moorings and floating equipment.

    January 7, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  30. 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.

    January 7, 2026 - Viking - French language ad

  31. Ocean - Technician Lighting

    Operate, rig, program and maintain lighting systems for shipboard entertainment shows, ensuring technical reliability, safety, and high-quality performance support while collaborating with stage and audio teams.

    January 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  32. China - Guest Services Agent

    Manage and supervise the ship's reception and shop, handle check-in/out, guest enquiries and complaints, inventory, cashless systems, and provide hotel administrative support.

    January 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  33. River - Corporate Nautical Sailor Trainer

    Deliver and assess practical inland navigation and deck training for Viking Sailors and Sailor Lights, coordinating programs, mentoring trainees, and travelling widely across European training locations.

    January 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  34. China - Wok Chef

    在船上 负责 亚洲 炒锅 站 专业 烹饪 与 出品 按照 维京 标准 与 HACCP 执行 备货 盘点 培训 下属 并 协助 登离船 行李

    January 6, 2026 - Viking

  35. Expedition - Specialist in Geology/Glaciology - Great Lakes

    Deliver expert geology and glaciology lectures and workshops aboard Viking expedition vessels, lead interpretative shore walks and zodiac trips, and support onboard research projects.

    January 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  36. 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.

    January 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  37. China - Waiter

    负责 餐厅 与 酒吧 的 客户 服务，提供 专业 热情 的 餐饮 销售 导向 服务，并 执行 HACCP 与 库存 管理 等 船上 操作。

    January 5, 2026 - Viking

  38. Expedition - Specialist in Geology/Glaciology - Antarctica

    Deliver specialist geology and glaciology enrichment lectures, lead interpretative shore walks, zodiac operations, and support Viking Expeditions’ research and guest engagement programs in Antarctic expedition voyages.

    January 5, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  39. 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.

    January 5, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  40. China - Stateroom Steward

    按照维京中国标准负责约18间客舱及公共区的日常清洁、洗衣与物品分发，协助登离船行李并维护高标准卫生与客人满意度。

    January 5, 2026 - Viking

  41. 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.

    January 4, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  42. Mississippi - Bar Waiter

    Full-time Bar Waiter onboard Viking Mississippi to prepare and serve drinks, maintain bar cleanliness and stock control, assist events, and participate in onboard training and benefits.

    January 3, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  43. Mississippi - Public Area Attendant

    Join Viking Mississippi as a public area attendant, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in guest and crew public spaces while delivering excellent guest service and following health standards.

    January 3, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  44. Mississippi - Cook

    Prepare and cook high-quality meals aboard Viking Mississippi, following Executive Chef recipes, maintain hygiene standards, control waste, and occasionally cover Assistant Chef de Partie duties.

    January 3, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  45. 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.

    January 3, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  46. River - Trainee Galley (Chef)

    Join Viking's river galley as a trainee chef, complete paid 2–5 week training onboard learning cooking techniques, HACCP, European cuisines, and kitchen equipment use.

    January 2, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  47. 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.

    January 1, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  48. 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.

    January 1, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  49. Mississippi - Guest Services Manager

    Lead and manage shipboard guest services team, overseeing reception, embarkation, excursion desk coordination, guest enquiries, VIP suite care, staff training, and service standards.

    January 1, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  50. China - Hotel Manager

    负责船上酒店运营与团队管理，确保客人满意与成本控制。

    December 31, 2025 - Viking

  51. Senior Manager Purchasing

    Lead procurement strategy and governance for Viking's 80+ river fleet, manage a six-person technical purchasing team, oversee supplier negotiations, cost optimisation, and compliance.

    December 31, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  52. Japan - Japanese Speaking Assistant Waiter

    Provide attentive Japanese- and English-language food and beverage service onboard Viking ships, supporting restaurant operations, guest satisfaction, and event service while following safety and STAR Service standards.

    December 31, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  53. River - Nautic - Ausbildung Binnenschifffahrt

    Dreijährige bis 3,5-jährige Ausbildung zum Binnenschiffer/Steuermann mit Theorie und Praxis: Navigation, Sicherheitsmanagement, Schiffsbetrieb, Simulatortraining, Verwaltung, Sprachtraining und abschließender Prüfung.

    December 30, 2025 - Viking - German language ad

  54. River - Commis de Cuisine

    Commis de Cuisine on Viking River ships prepares and cooks daily meals, assists chefs with stock control and orders, enforces HACCP, and maintains galley cleanliness.

    December 30, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  55. River - Nautic - 1st Officer

    Lead navigation and safety on Viking river vessels, conduct watches, safety drills, training and administrative duties to ensure compliant, punctual, guest-focused operations under the Captain.

    December 29, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  56. Mississippi - Sous Chef

    Lead and support galley operations as Sous Chef aboard Viking cruise ships, supervising food production, enforcing public health standards, training staff, and covering Chef duties when required.

    December 27, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  57. River - Nautic - Troisieme Capitaine France

    Soutenir le second capitaine dans la navigation fluviale, la sécurité, les manœuvres d'amarrage, la tenue des journaux et inspections, et la gestion des inventaires à bord.

    December 26, 2025 - Viking - French language ad

  58. Japan - Japanese Speaking Chef de Cuisine

    Lead and manage an assigned shipboard galley, oversee food preparation, quality, hygiene, staff training, and guest-focused service delivering Japanese cuisine while supporting Executive Chef.

    December 25, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  59. 客服经理 - Mandarin Speaking Guest Services Manager

    领导船上客服团队，处理客诉与账务，协助酒店经理并准备巡航报告，协调各部门并维护优秀的中英文客户服务标准。

    December 25, 2025 - Viking

  60. Japan - Japanese Speaking Executive Chef

    Lead culinary operations onboard Viking ocean vessels, managing food production, cost control, inventory, hygiene, equipment maintenance, and a multicultural galley team while hosting culinary events.

    December 23, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  61. River - Recertification Program Ocean to River - Nautic - 2nd Officer in Training

    Traineeship converting ocean officers to river navigation, providing 12–18 months training, exams and simulator practice to qualify as Second Officer on Viking river ships.

    December 23, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  62. Japan - Japanese Speaking Beverage Manager

    Lead and manage all beverage operations onboard Viking ships, overseeing bars, stock, sales performance, team training, events, inventory control and guest service with Japanese and English fluency.

    December 22, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  63. Zorbau - Manager Purchasing

    Manage purchasing operations in Zorbau, placing purchase orders with F&B vendors, overseeing warehouse and transport logistics, inventory control, and supporting purchasing accounting and vendor relations.

    December 22, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  64. Japan - Japanese Speaking Sous Chef

    Lead culinary operations onboard Viking ships as a Japanese-speaking Sous Chef, supervising galley staff, ensuring food quality, public health compliance, and guest satisfaction.

    December 22, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  65. 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.

    December 22, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  66. River - Chef de Rang

    Provide professional, sales-oriented food and beverage service across Viking river ship restaurants, bars, lounges and sundeck, maintain cleanliness, support inventory, training, and special events.

    December 20, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  67. 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.

    December 20, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  68. Japan - Japanese Speaking Waiter

    Provide attentive food and beverage service aboard Viking ships, supervising assistant waiters, ensuring Viking's STAR Service standards, and communicating fluently in Japanese and English.

    December 20, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  69. Japan - Japanese Speaking Café Attendant

    Provide attentive café and buffet food-and-beverage service onboard Viking ships, supporting wait staff, setting up buffet areas, serving beverages, and maintaining cleanliness to Viking's STAR Service standards.

    December 20, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  70. Vienna - Manager Maintenance

    Land-based Manager Maintenance in Vienna overseeing technical maintenance, inspections and repairs for Viking River Cruises fleet across Europe, providing 24/7 support and contractor supervision.

    December 20, 2025 - Viking - English language ad

  71. Japan - Japanese Speaking Restaurant Manager

    Lead restaurant operations on Viking ocean vessels, supervise multicultural teams, ensure premium F&B service, quality and public-health compliance, train staff, and manage onboard events.

    December 20, 2025 - Viking - English language ad