Dishwasher

American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise company, offering unique and memorable experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. With a reputation for excellence and commitment to their core values, American Cruise Lines is dedicated to providing guests with the finest American-made ships and services. The company is renowned for its wide variety of itineraries spanning over 35 states, creating an extraordinary travel experience that highlights the beauty and heritage of the United States. Their dedication to optimism, commitment, patriotism, and merit shapes the company culture and drives every aspect of the guest and crew experience. This combination of heartfelt company values and commitment to superior service has earned American Cruise Lines the distinction as America's Leading Small Ship Cruise Line.

The Dishwasher position offered by American Cruise Lines for the 2026 season is a temporary, full-time opportunity to be part of their shipboard galley team, providing essential support in maintaining sanitary conditions that contribute to the overall guest dining experience on the ship. This role is key to ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of all dining utensils, glassware, and dinnerware, which helps uphold the company’s exceptional standards for guest services. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable hospitality experience in the cruise industry while traveling to numerous destinations across America. The role requires working aboard for up to 28 weeks, maintaining a strong work ethic in a fast-paced and sometimes physically demanding environment. The Dishwasher will work 7 days per week while onboard the ship, focusing on ensuring that all dishes and kitchen equipment meet hygiene standards to deliver outstanding quality and safety.

In addition to routine dishwashing duties, the position also involves assisting with food deliveries, operating commercial dishwashers, and reporting maintenance issues. The role may also extend to interacting with guests during embarkation and special events such as afternoon teas or snacks, requiring a friendly and professional demeanor. Employees are expected to perform duties with a positive attitude, adeptly handle the physical demands of the job like lifting boxes up to 50 pounds, standing for long shifts, and adapting to the ship's constant motion. This temporary role includes comprehensive training on safety and emergency procedures, ensuring all employees are prepared to support overall ship operations and maintain a safe environment. Traveling and working aboard one of the company’s American vessels, employees enjoy covered travel, lodging, uniforms, training, and the chance to build lasting connections with fellow crew members and guests. Pay ranges from $1,000 to $1,400 per week, with additional bonuses, presenting an excellent opportunity to save earnings since all major living expenses are included onboard.

American Cruise Lines encourages individuals interested in a career in hospitality and cruise service to take advantage of this introductory position for career growth and development. Although this is a temporary position with no guarantee of extension beyond 28 weeks, it serves as a strong foundation for future opportunities within the company. The successful candidate will display strong work ethic, good composure under pressure, and a genuine desire to contribute to a positive guest experience. Overall, this Dishwasher role provides an exceptional gateway to experience life aboard a cruise ship while developing skills in a dynamic hospitality environment that fosters personal and professional growth.