RIVER - Trainee Waiter

Trainee Chef de Rang (Waiter)
River – Europe - Season 2026

Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person.

Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a "World's Best" for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications

Role Overview
Part of our Food and Beverage team on our River vessels, the Trainee Waiter will be learning more about the position and what it is like to work onboard one of our river ships. Training programs can be completed in 2-5 weeks. Upon completion, Viking will consider you for the position for which you were trained. The Trainee Waiter reports to Functional Trainer.

What You Will Do On Board

• Learn how to serve meals and beverages to the guests according to the company standards
• Learn how to use MXP WOS (Wait Order System)
• Expand knowledge about wines and other beverages
• Learn HACCP standards
• Attend practical and theoretical assignments
• Complete assignments online and in class

WHY JOIN VIKING?
On board our ships

• Uniform are provided by Viking
• Lodging and meals are provided
• All our ships are new and well maintained with modern shared crew cabins, comprising of bunk-beds, private bathroom and flat screen TV
• First and last journey to the ship is reimbursed by Viking
• Dedicated crew areas and activities
• Sundeck area

Benefits

• Social security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurance
• Paid vacation during your contract
• Health and accident insurance throughout your contract
• Bonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guests
• Referral program with additional bonuses
• Increases in salary based on your seniority with Viking
• Access to online learning and further training opportunities for growth

About You

• English knowledge (B2)
• Prior hospitality experience (internship) in F&B
• Talkative, smiley, open-minded, passionate, and warm personality
• Eager to learn
• Able to deal with physical workload
• Able to deal with a high level of stress

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Policies

• Only tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowed
• Any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required

Application process

• Submit your English CV
• Attend a company presentation
• Join an interview
• Submit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address)
• Join us on board

DISCLAIMER
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