VIKING OCEAN - ASST.CHIEF HOUSEKEEPER

ISMIRA RECRUITMENT AGENCY

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VIKING OCEAN CRUISES, worldwide Until 8/23/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 10, 2025 Last posted June 10, 2025
Job description

ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position ASST.CHIEF HOUSEKEEPER for Viking Ocean Cruises.

Asst. Chief Housekeeper - supports the Executive Housekeeper to oversee a variety of housekeeping functions to ensure the smooth running of the daily operation of the Housekeeping Department.

Why is it so cool to become a Viking?

  • Paid flights to and from the ship
  • Legal employment 6 months on, 2 months off based on 10-hour work day
  • Fixed return dates at the end of your contract
  • Free ship wide Wi-Fi
  • Free accommodation
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor par levels of all lockers within the relevant working areas and ensure that sufficient supplies are available for the Stateroom Host; arrange for the collection of general store items as per the schedule and ensure that all items are properly distributed to lockers within the relevant working areas; complete the weekly general supply requisition and submit the requisition for approval.
  • Inform the Executive Housekeeper of any Guest related issues, resolving these issues according to Viking’s STAR Service Standards; follow up on any special requests from Guests.
  • Ensure that all logs are signed and up-to-date in the designated housekeeping areas, follow up & keep track of all special cleaning matrixes including cleaning of curtains, carpet shampoo, furniture, shower head sanitation, etc.
  • Regularly inspect Housekeeping areas including Guest Staterooms, public areas, corridors and lockers to ensure that these areas are according to company policies and procedures and employee health and fire/chemical safety. Any damages/malfunctions found during such inspection must be corrected accordingly and reported to the Executive Housekeeper.
  • Lead and support a multi-cultural team, maximizing crew satisfaction, productivity and retention.

YOUR PROFILE

  • A required minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Chief Housekeeper or similar position, within a 5 Star hospitality environment, and experience with ship operations of 500+ staterooms is required;
  • must have experience in leading a multi-cultural team. A Business Administration or Hotel Management degree is preferred.
  • Fluent in English - must be able to address any kind of information in an adequate manner with excellent oral English communication skills.
  • Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required; team builder with exceptional motivational skills and coaching ability is required; must have a keen eye for cleanliness and attention to detail.
  • Must have strong administrative skills, including proficiency with PC based databases, spreadsheets, and word processing systems. Must demonstrate effective stress management skills.
  • Must have a proven and comprehensive knowledge of all Public Health and Sanitary Policies compliance.
  • Must be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old; physically fit and in good health; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
  • No visible tattoos

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! πŸ‡°πŸ‡¬ πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡² citizens can be accepted if they know and speak Chinese language (Mandarin)

Last updated: August 24, 2022

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If you are not sure what position to apply for, you may instead submit a general application here and we will advise you:

https://ismira.breezy.hr/p/c3fb653b09b501-general-application-for-hospitality-positions

About this role

Summary

Oversee housekeeping operations on a cruise ship, ensure cleanliness, safety, and team management.

Job title

Assistant Chief Housekeeper

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

worldwide, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

housekeepingteam leadershipcommunicationhealth policiesadministration

Preferred skills

hotel managementmulticultural team management

Specializations

housekeepingteam leadershipship operationspublic healthsanitary policies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

2020 Ocean Ave unit a, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, USA

Work arrangement unknown City