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American Cruise Lines

Lead Line Cook

Mobile, AL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $21.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Matching 401k
complimentary travel accommodations
Paid training
Continuous growth opportunities
Room and board

Job Description

American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line in the United States, renowned for offering premier river cruising experiences along America's most scenic rivers. Specializing in contemporary riverboats as well as classic paddlewheel steamboats, American Cruise Lines provides guests with an authentic and immersive way to explore the diverse regions of the country. Each vessel showcases a blend of modern comforts and historical charm, creating a unique atmosphere for travelers to enjoy. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality service, exceptional cuisine, and authentic storytelling that captures the spirit and heritage of America. With a fleet that sails... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to work around 14 hours per day
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience at a full-service restaurant, hotel, resort, or cruise ship
  • Must have line experience with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and buffets
  • Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including long days for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. without struggle
  • US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Qualifications

  • Must be able to work around 14 hours per day
  • Preferred Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience at a full-service restaurant, hotel, resort, or cruise ship
  • Must have line experience with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and buffets
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
  • Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including long days for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. without struggle
  • US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test
  • Ability to manage a team of three galley stewards during daily ware washing operations as well as effectively lead, direct, teach and guide and ensure the team is working efficiently throughout the day
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Duties

  • Commitment to controlling inventory and minimalizing food waste by utilizing standardized recipes
  • Ensures all special requests and allergies are acknowledged, prepared and served accordingly
  • Adheres to the strict food safety and sanitation policies within the galley
  • Provides gracious hospitality to the guests and crew alike while being safe, courteous, professional, and efficient
  • Adheres to all American Cruise Lines Chefs Manual standards and procedures
  • Anticipates the needs of both guests and crew
  • Assists in the production and service of all Crew meals
  • Responsible for food safety, galley cleanliness, daily galley audits and logs which includes the completion of daily temperature log, refrigerator and freezer temperature logs, and cooling logs
  • Responds quickly to guest requests and ensure follow through of service delivery
  • Assists with breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner preparation, as well as any special onboard events
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to ensure that the guests and crew receive the highest quality of food with proper presentation and timeliness are adhered to
  • Assist the Sous Chef wit ensuring Galley Steward timecards are submitted and correct
  • Follow approved menus, standardized recipes, and food sanitation standards
  • Work with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to ensure food and hotel supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner
  • Assist in orchestration of proper storage of deliveries in appropriate areas of the galley
  • Comply FDA logs are completed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis with the Sous Chef
  • Create positive crew experiences and a healthy work environment
  • Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards of the galley, storage rooms and galley crew rooms
  • Responsible for supervising and assisting the Galley Stewards with the Sous Chef to make sure various tasks throughout the day are being taken care of by the Galley Stewards such as removing trash, clutter and empty boxes from the galley
  • ware washing
  • organizing and cleaning
  • sweeping and mopping the deck floor
  • and cleaning and storing cleaned equipment and tableware
  • Communication with all coworkers is imperative to all meal services

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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