Trainee Cabin Attendants - River Cruises
The company:
Founded in 1997, Viking Cruises has become the leading river cruise company in the world. It currently operates a fleet of more than 100 state-of-the-art ships that have received numerous awards. Viking has received more than 450 awards, including being ranked:
- No. 1 in Rivers
- No. 1 in Oceans
- No. 1 in Expeditions
by Condé Nast Traveler in the Readers' Choice Awards 2023 and 2024.
Additionally, Viking has been named "World's Best" for rivers, oceans, and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same awards from both of these publications.
Job Description
As part of the housekeeping team on river cruises, the trainee cabin attendant will learn more about the position and what it is like to work on one of the river ships. The training program can be completed in 2-5 weeks.
What you will do on board:
- You will learn how to clean rooms and common areas according to company standards
- You will learn how to work in a laundry according to company standards
- You will participate in practical and theoretical tasks
- You will complete online and classroom tasks
Essential Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a cabin attendant for at least 1 season
- English knowledge at B1- B2 level.
- Passport or European Union identity card
- Communicative personality.
Benefits:
Why choose Viking?
On board the ships:
- Uniform is provided by Viking.
- Accommodation and 3 meals/day are provided.
- All ships are new and excellently maintained, with modern shared crew cabins for 2 people that include a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, wifi.
- Upon successful completion of the training, the airfare is reimbursed up to 300€.
- With the start of the regular contract thereafter, gross and net salary: EUR 2,892€ (2230€ net)
- End-of-season bonus (depending on working days)
- Social security benefits according to Swiss or French contracts
- Paid holidays during the contract.
- Health and accident insurance throughout the duration of the contract.