What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Chef de Partie position at Viking Cruises?
About Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers, and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experience for The Thinking Person.
Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rates #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans, and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.
Why join Viking?
Elevate your career regardless of where you are on your journey. Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:
o Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services
o On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly
o A lifelong network of hospitality professionals
Onboard our ship
o Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members
o Travel to/from the ship provided and paid for by Viking, unless you are within reasonable driving distance of embarkation or disembarkation ports
o Crew-only deck and dedicated recreational activities
Viking Benefits:
US Mainland candidates:
o Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums
o 401(k) plan with Viking match of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% per pay period
o Retention bonus program
o Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums
o Retention bonus program
About you
- 6 years' experience as Assistant Chef de Partie or similar at a 5-Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; shipboard experience is an advantage
- Advanced culinary skills required and in-depth knowledge about all the sections within the hot and cold kitchen
- Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards (excellent knowledge of all public health guidelines)
- Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and productively in a team.
Role Overview
As part of our Mississippi Food and Beverage team, your job as an Assistant Chef de Partie is to be the face of Viking in the refined dining and culinary experience we deliver to our guests onboard
- You will be reporting to the Chef de Partie
- You will be expected to work on a 10/3 rotation (10 weeks on board and 3 weeks off on vacation). Please note that rotation lenghts vary based on staffing and operational needs onboard Viking Mississippi
Role Expectations
- Maintain and control the Service Line and entire food production for an assigned Galley section
- Ensure quality and presentation of food during food preparation and service hours
- Participate in recipe reviews and maintain recipe folders for assigned section
- Enforce \"clean as you go\" work habits and maintain impeccable cleanliness and hygiene in assigned areas
- Appoint and enforce specific job responsibilities for key personnel and train, coordinate, and supervise personnel
- Ensure compliance with safety and security procedures and participate in onboard training and exercises
- Always uphold impeccable grooming standards by complying with Viking's Image and Uniform Standards
- Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: able to work at various times of the day, under pressure and always reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking
- You will be expected to consistently arrive on time and be prepared for work
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at leaders' discretion based on operational needs
Mandatory requirements and at will employment:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulations
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Viking Mississippi is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace
- Must be 21 years old, physically fit and in good health to meet the demands of an intense shipboard role; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
- Viking Cruises is an At-Will Employer. As such your employment with Viking is a voluntary one and is subject to termination with or without cause or notice, at any time by you or Viking. Nothing in this document or in any oral or written statement shall be interpreted to conflict with or limit the right to terminate employment at will
FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status: Seamen Exempt
