Housekeeper (onboard)
Full-Time
Viking Cruises
Woodland Hills, CA
Posted July 27, 2025
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JOB DETAILS
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
About you
2+ years' experience as a Room Attendant or similar at a 5-Star hospitality environment; shipboard experience is an advantage
Excellent knowledge of all public health policies and able to work with various chemicals and cleaning tools
Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards, must be able to deal with confidential information with competence and discretion
Mus have a keen eye for cleanliness and attention to detail
Role Overview
As part of our Mississippi Housekeeping team your job as a Stateroom Steward/ess is to provide guests with a professional, personalized housekeeping service at all times, maintaining high standards and consistency of cleanliness in accordance with Viking's STAR Service Standards
You will be reporting to the Assistant Executive Housekeeper
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
Clean the assigned number of staterooms twice daily, including making beds, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and windows, as well as replenishing linens, amenities, glassware and minibar
Maintain staterooms and report deficiencies for repair and maintenance
Ensure the confidentiality & security of all Guest staterooms and handle Guest complaints
Provide laundry pick-up and delivery, shoeshine service, make ice deliveries
Participate in luggage duty on embarkation & disembarkation day
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, separate and remove garbage in compliance with public health policies
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 & 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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Full-Time
Viking Cruises
Woodland Hills, CA
Posted July 27, 2025
Apply Save Share This Job
JOB DETAILS
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
About you
2+ years' experience as a Room Attendant or similar at a 5-Star hospitality environment; shipboard experience is an advantage
Excellent knowledge of all public health policies and able to work with various chemicals and cleaning tools
Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards, must be able to deal with confidential information with competence and discretion
Mus have a keen eye for cleanliness and attention to detail
Role Overview
As part of our Mississippi Housekeeping team your job as a Stateroom Steward/ess is to provide guests with a professional, personalized housekeeping service at all times, maintaining high standards and consistency of cleanliness in accordance with Viking's STAR Service Standards
You will be reporting to the Assistant Executive Housekeeper
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
Clean the assigned number of staterooms twice daily, including making beds, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and windows, as well as replenishing linens, amenities, glassware and minibar
Maintain staterooms and report deficiencies for repair and maintenance
Ensure the confidentiality & security of all Guest staterooms and handle Guest complaints
Provide laundry pick-up and delivery, shoeshine service, make ice deliveries
Participate in luggage duty on embarkation & disembarkation day
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, separate and remove garbage in compliance with public health policies
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 & 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: 7/29/2025
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