Executive Chef

Saint Louis, MO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $69,500.00 - $95,800.00

Benefits

Travel to and from assigned vessel

Room and board

uniforms

paid training from industry experts

Comfortable living quarters on board

Challenging culinary working environment

Opportunity to work with a prestigious cruise line

Job Description

American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line operating in the United States, renowned for providing unforgettable river cruise experiences through various regions nationwide. Their fleet includes contemporary riverboats and historic paddlewheel queens, delivering a unique steamboat ambiance along some of America's most scenic rivers. Committed to excellence, the company places high importance on offering first-class dining experiences to all passengers, featuring meals prepared by chefs trained at prestigious culinary institutes. Their focus is on using the freshest ingredients, often inspired by regional and local specialties, to ensure that every dining experience on board is exceptional and memorable. This dedication... Show More

Job Requirements

Must be able to work around 14 hours per day
Minimum 6-8 years' experience in full-service resort, hotel, country club & banquets
ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred
Familiar with food safety standards
Ability to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player
Ability to work with composure under pressure
Possess problem solving skills, self-motivation, and organization
Must be able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking recipes and adhere to directions
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
Complete criminal background check
Training and teaching experience
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Qualifications

Minimum 6-8 years' experience in full-service resort, hotel, country club & banquets
ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred
Familiar with food safety standards
Ability to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player
Ability to work with composure under pressure
Possess problem solving skills, self-motivation, and organization
Must be able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking recipes and adhere to directions
An effective leader who can effectively control his/her time management
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
Complete criminal background check
Training and teaching experience
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Duties

Oversee the preparation of all the meals for our passengers and crew
Set-up, maintain, and break down station according to FDA Standards
Taste all products produced to assess quality
Be in direct contact with other culinary team members to keep track of product shortages and equipment maintenance issues
Prepare and serve items in accordance with established procedures, recipes, portion size and presentations standards
Maintain accurate counts on all food items prepared ensuring no discrepancies in amount of food needed verses amount of food prepared
Schedule production of all fresh ingredients to maintain an inventory of food at all times

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