Set Sail for a New Career — Join Viking Cruises for the 2026 Season.
Interested in a unique work opportunity on a river cruise ship? Become part of the world-renowned cruise company Viking Cruises!
The new 2026 season is approaching and we are looking for skilled candidates to join the Viking Cruises hotel crew.
INTERVIEW DATES & LOCATIONS |
Interviews will be held directly with a representative of Viking Cruises — either in person or online, depending on your availability.
In-person interviews:
- 13 January 2026 – Bratislava
- 15 January 2026 – Budapest
Online interviews:
If you apply, we’ll take care of everything else!
HOW TO APPLY |
Send your CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or fill in the online REGISTRATION FORM
After we process your application, we will contact you and send an invitation for an interview.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS |
HOUSEKEEPING
STATEROOM STEWARD-ESS
- €2 580 gross (≈ €1,980 net) + tips
Requirements: Previous housekeeping experience; active English knowledge
TRAINEE STATEROOM STEWARDESS - with training!
- €2 580 gross (≈ €1,980 net) + tips
Requirements: Basic housekeeping experience; active English; training required before start (Newcomer Training provided by Viking Cruises)
RESTAURANT & BAR
CHEF DE RANG (RESTAURANT / BAR WAITER - WAITRESS)
- €2 580 gross (≈ €1,980 net) + tips
Requirements: Experience in 4*/5* service; active English knowledge
TRAINEE CHEF DE RANG (TRAINEE RESTAURANT / BAR WAITER - WAITRESS) - with training!
- €2 580 gross (≈ €1,980 net) + tips
Requirements: Basic service experience; active English; training required before start (Newcomer Training provided by Viking Cruises)
GALLEY
SOUS CHEF (DEPUTY HEAD-CHEF)
- €3 850 gross
Requirements: Solid experience as sous-chef or head of section in 4-5* service; leadership skills; active English knowledge
CHEF DE PARTIE (COOK)
- €3 080 gross
Requirements: Experience in 4-5* service kitchens; active English knowledge
COMMIS DE CUISINE (ASSISTANT COOK)
- €2 580 gross (≈ €1,980 net)
Requirements: Previous kitchen experience; conversational English required
TRAINEE GALLEY (TRAINEE COOK) - with training!
- €2 580 gross (≈ €1,980 net)
Requirements: No prior experience required; conversational English; training required before start (Newcomer Training provided by Viking Cruises)
UTILITY/ DISHWASHER (KITCHEN HELPER)
- €2 580 gross (≈ €1,980 net)
Requirements: Manual work experience; conversational English required
WORKING FOR VIKING IS MORE THAN A JOB - IT’S A CAREER
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
- Communicative level of English
- Flexibility and stress-resistance
- Responsible and hardworking attitude
- Pleasant and professional demeanour
WORKING CONDITIONS & BENEFITS |
Join one of the world’s most prestigious cruise companies and embark on a career where professionalism and adventure go hand in hand.
- Modern 4-/5-star river ships
- Crew size: 32–50 people per ship; Guests per ship: 112–198
- Predominantly American, Australian, and British clientele
- Swiss or French employment contract
- Paid health, social and pension insurance, unemployment insurance, family allowances, child benefits
- Automatic salary increase after the season; bonus depending on days worked
- Accommodation and meals provided; modern cabins with Wi-Fi
- Travel expenses reimbursed
- Uniform provided
- Paid days off during service on board
- Paid vacation every 6–8 weeks; 2–3-month work cycles during the season (approx. 2 months on board, 10–14 days paid leave)
- Season from March to November / January; possibility to start any time during the season
- Pre-boarding training provided; candidates with no or little experience may enter through the training programme
WORKPLACE |
River cruise ships sailing across Europe — rivers like the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Elbe, Rhône and Seine. Destinations include Slovakia, Hungary, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and more. Assignment to a specific ship will depend on the interview and current needs of the company.
START DATE & DURATION |
- Start: continuously during the 2026 season
- Season runs until approx. November to January
- Work periods: typically 6–8 weeks on board, followed by 10–14 days paid leave (paid by employer)
ABOUT THE COMPANY |
Viking Cruises is a world-leading river cruise company, operating over 80 luxury river ships. Thanks to its stable financial background and prestigious reputation, Viking offers exclusive career opportunities for professionals from around the world. Working on one of the Viking river ships means being part of a professional hotel-style environment and sailing along the most beautiful rivers in Europe, while experiencing a unique international work setting and a season-based schedule.
More information about Viking Cruises can be found HERE
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Would you like to join us? Fill out our online registration form and attach your CV in English along with your photo. If you are already registered with us, we look forward to receiving your email.
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