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. 50 cruise ship jobs from Viking:
  2. 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.

    April 23, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  3. Ocean - Associate General Manager

    Second-in-command hotel executive on ocean ships, managing hotel operations, financial control, revenue, inventories, F&B oversight, crew administration, and service standards reporting to the Hotel General Manager.

    April 23, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  4. 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.

    April 22, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  5. 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.

    April 22, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  6. 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.

    April 20, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  7. 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.

    April 20, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  8. Manager Maintenance

    Land-based maintenance manager responsible for regional technical support of Viking river fleet, conducting inspections, coordinating repairs, managing contractors, and ensuring safety, standards, and operational readiness.

    April 20, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  9. 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.

    April 20, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  10. 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.

    April 20, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  11. 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.

    April 17, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  12. 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.

    April 17, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  13. 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.

    April 17, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  14. Japan - Japanese Speaking Head Waiter

    Lead and supervise restaurant service onboard Viking ships, managing staff, reservations, inventories, and guest service standards while coaching a multicultural team to deliver exemplary service.

    April 16, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  15. 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.

    April 16, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  16. Associate, Marketing Data Operation

    Lead implementation of Viking's marketing data lake, identity resolution, and MarTech platforms; operationalize AI capabilities, enable audience segmentation, reporting, and cross-channel personalization in hybrid Woodland Hills role.

    April 16, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  17. 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.

    April 15, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  18. 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.

    April 13, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  19. 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.

    April 12, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  20. River - Nautic - Tweede Kapitein

    Als Tweede Kapitein op Viking rivierschepen ben je tweede-in-command, verantwoordelijk voor veilige navigatie, crewtraining, administratieve rapportage en vertegenwoordiging van de kapitein.

    April 10, 2026 - Viking

  21. 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。

    April 9, 2026 - Viking

  22. Manager Project Infrastructure

    Lead and coordinate technical project management for construction, maintenance and expansion of floating mooring infrastructure and workboat projects, handling approvals, funding, planning and stakeholder liaison.

    April 9, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  23. Assistant Manager Maintenance

    Provide administrative and operational support to the maintenance team, handling procurement, finance, documentation, scheduling, and supplier liaison to ensure fleet maintenance efficiency.

    April 9, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  24. 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.

    April 9, 2026 - Viking - French language ad

  25. China - Utility

    负责餐具与洗碗区清洁,维持厨房及公共区域卫生,按照HACCP与维京标准执行库存盘点与物资订购,并协助登离船行李。

    April 9, 2026 - Viking

  26. 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.

    April 8, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  27. 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。

    April 8, 2026 - Viking

  28. 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.

    April 8, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  29. River - Chef de Partie

    Join Viking's river galley team as a Chef de Partie preparing daily meals to Viking standards, managing stock, maintaining HACCP compliance, and assisting season operations.

    April 7, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  30. 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。

    April 7, 2026 - Viking

  31. 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.

    April 7, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  32. China - Cook

    负责 在 维京 船上 按 行政 总厨 菜单 与 HACCP 标准 准备 并 分发 每日 三餐, 参与 库存 管理 和 装船 行李 工作

    April 7, 2026 - Viking

  33. 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.

    April 6, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  34. 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。

    April 6, 2026 - Viking

  35. Consumer Webinar Streaming Coordinator & Video Editor

    Hybrid Woodland Hills-based coordinator who runs live consumer webinar streaming, performs troubleshooting, and edits and repurposes webinar video content to support marketing, sales, and training initiatives.

    April 5, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  36. 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.

    April 3, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  37. 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.

    April 3, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  38. River - Program Director

    Senior onboard manager who plans and presents guest entertainment, coordinates and accompanies shore excursions, handles transfers, bookings, vendor liaison, and guest relations aboard river vessels.

    April 3, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  39. 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。

    April 2, 2026 - Viking

  40. River - Tour Director (freelance & seasonal)

    Lead and coordinate river shore excursions, transfers and guest services onboard, guiding tours, liaising with local suppliers, and resolving guest issues for seasonal freelance contracts.

    April 2, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  41. Web Chat Sales Manager

    Lead and coach an on-site web chat sales team, driving revenue, monitoring KPIs, improving processes, resolving escalations, and collaborating across functions to optimize chat-driven sales performance.

    April 1, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  42. 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.

    April 1, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  43. 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.

    March 31, 2026 - Viking - German language ad

  44. 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.

    March 29, 2026 - Viking - French language ad

  45. Ocean - Assistant Chief Housekeeper

    Lead and support housekeeping operations onboard, assisting the Executive Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness standards, supervise stateroom hosts, manage supplies, training, and public health compliance.

    March 27, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  46. River - Nautic - Second Engineer

    Join Viking's river nautical team as Second Engineer maintaining and inspecting engines, winches, and technical systems onboard Longships, ensuring compliance while supporting mooring and crew technical operations.

    March 27, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  47. 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。

    March 26, 2026 - Viking

  48. 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.

    March 26, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  49. River - Senior Executive Chef

    Senior Executive Chef to join Viking River development program, oversee river F&B operations, act relief onboard, train teams, enforce standards, control costs, and support corporate projects.

    March 26, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  50. Expedition - Specialist in Ornithology - Antarctica

    Deliver onboard enrichment lectures and workshops, lead interpretative shore walks and zodiac excursions on Viking expedition vessels, engaging guests with ornithology expertise and public talks.

    March 25, 2026 - Viking - English language ad

  51. 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.

    March 25, 2026 - Viking - English language ad