RIVER - Trainee Waiter

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Europe or in possession of a valid work permit.

Part of our Food and Beverage team on our River vessels, the Trainee Waiter will learn 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 the Functional Trainer.

• 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.

• 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.
• Uniform 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.

• 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.

• 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.