Sous Chef

  • Viking Cruises
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Full Time
Sous Chef

Full-Time

Viking Cruises

Woodland Hills, CA

Posted about 21 hours ago

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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 experiences for The Thinking Person.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Conde 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:

Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services

On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly

A lifelong network of hospitality professionals

Onboard our ship

Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members

Travel to/from the ship provided and paid for by Viking, unless you are within reasonable driving distance of embarkation or disembarkation ports

Crew-only deck and dedicated recreational activities

Viking Benefits:

US Mainland candidates:

Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums

401(k) plan with Viking match of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% per pay period

Retention bonus program

Puerto Rico and Guam candidates:

Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiums

Retention bonus program

Role Overview:

As part of our Mississippi Food & Beverage team, your job as the Sous Chef 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 Executive Sous Chef

You will be expected to work on a 12/4 rotation (12 weeks on board and 4 weeks off on vacation). Please note that rotation lengths vary based on staffing and operational needs onboard Viking Mississippi.

Role Expectations:

Demonstrate excellent cooking skills and creativity to enhance buffet presentations

Coordinate with the Chef de Partie to control the breakdown after each service

Collaborate with the Kitchen Steward to manage inventory, equipment, and deliveries

Ensure proper use of the menu checklist, recipe reviews

Supervise Galley operation and prepare requisitions for catering equipment

Lead, support, and train a multi-cultural team, conduct performance reviews, and uphold safety & security policies

Uphold impeccable grooming standards at all times by complying with Viking's Image and Uniform Standards

Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: able to work at different 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

About you:

9+ years' experience as Sous Chef 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; Previous experience with supervision of various kitchen sections is an advantage

Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards

Excellent knowledge of all public health policies, especially US Public Health and FDA Standards

Mandatory requirements & 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.

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Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025

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