Viking Ocean - Café Attendant

The Café Attendant ensures efficient food and beverage (F&B) operations, supports the Galley Operation, following all applicable company standards, and maintains high production, productivity, quality, and guest-service standards in accordance with Viking’s STAR Service Standards. It is your responsibility to create a friendly, guest-oriented service culture to ensure Guest satisfaction.

• Paid flights to and from the ship
• Legal employment 6 months on, 2 months off based on 10-hour work day
• Fixed return dates at the end of your contract
• Free shipwide Wi-Fi
• Free accommodation
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career

• Provide support to the assigned stations in different outlets, collect and deliver food and beverages, monitor buffet services, prepare and maintain or replenish condiments, as directed.
• Set up and maintain all self-service buffet areas, ensuring that each item is labeled correctly; assist with food service behind the line, if/when instructed.
• Provide the Waiter and Assistant Waiter with support.
• Serve beverages during meal periods, as instructed by Supervisors, following safe Company Alcohol Serving Policies.
• Ensure that all service quality standards, in the assigned area, are in line with Viking’s STAR Service Standards; clean work areas and operating equipment in accordance with company rules and standards.
• Prepare and perform F&B activities (i.e. cocktail parties and Tea Time) and special events, as assigned.
• Ensure assigned areas are set up in accordance with the direction from the relevant Supervisors and
• Viking’s Operations Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• A required minimum of six months’ experience as a Buffet Steward or similar position; or a culinary degree with at least four months of on-the-job training, within an International 5 Star hospitality environment
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently; shipboard experience is an advantage.
• Must be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old; physically fit and in good health; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly communicate to the Restaurant Team and Guests.
• Must be flexible, stress resistant, and a committed team player with an exceptional work ethic.
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance, and impeccable hygiene standards, with excellent knowledge of sanitary standards are required.
• Minimum 21 years old.
• No visible tattoos

NOTE: Nationalities that we can process:

! citizens can be accepted if they know and speak Chinese language (Mandarin)

Last updated:
August 24, 2023