Job Description

About Viking

Viking Cruises

, established in 1997, is a world-leading luxury cruise brand operating global river, ocean, and expedition routes.
Awarded as the

No.1 River and Ocean Cruise Line

by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, Viking focuses on delivering cultural, culinary, and historical experiences to sophisticated travelers worldwide.

We are now recruiting

Mandarin-speaking Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs

to join our

European River Cruise

culinary team, serving Chinese and international guests on board.

Executive Chef

Oversee overall kitchen operations, menu planning, and food presentation. Supervise Sous Chefs, Cooks, and Kitchen Assistants to maintain quality, hygiene, and timing. Create and adapt

Chinese & Western fusion menus

for international guests. Control kitchen inventory, cost management, and HACCP standards. Ensure smooth coordination between F&B and service teams.

Sous Chef

Assist Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen management. Supervise cooking sections (hot, cold, pastry) and ensure consistent output. Support Chinese cuisine preparation, menu translation, and service timing. Train junior cooks, ensure safety standards, and maintain clean working stations.

Requirements

Fluent in Mandarin

(spoken & reading). English ability preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in

hotel, restaurant, or cruise kitchen management

. Strong culinary background in

Chinese and/or Western cuisine

. Knowledge of food hygiene, storage, and HACCP procedures. Leadership, communication, and teamwork skills in an international environment. Professional appearance and readiness for onboard living.

Appearance:

No visible tattoos while in uniform

Interview Information

Online pre-screening

(confirm experience and Chinese skill).

Final interview in Kuala Lumpur - November 27

(with Viking HR Director).?

Work Location:

This is an

overseas job

based on a

European River Cruise Ship

, sailing on the

Rhine / Danube routes

.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed Or send your resume via WhatsApp for faster screening:

+60 14-311 8681

Learn more:

https://cruisejob.wixsite.com/mcpmy/river-career

Keywords:

Executive Chef Sous Chef Chinese Cuisine Western Cuisine Cruise River Cruise Viking Kitchen Manager Mandarin Speaking Chef de Cuisine Culinary Hospitality Cruise Line Chef Malaysia Hotel Kitchen F&B Management Fine Dining International Cruise Jobs

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: RM14,000.00 - RM22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Additional leave Health insurance Opportunities for promotion Professional development
Application Question(s):

What cuisines are you good at?
Experience:

Kitchen management: 2 years (Required) Culinary: 8 years (Required)
Language:

Mandarin (Required) English (Required)
Work Location: In person