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American Cruise Lines

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,700.00 - $69,800.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Travel opportunities
Meal Allowances
training programs

Job Description

American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line in the United States, renowned for its diverse fleet that offers unique travel experiences across the country's rivers and coastal waters. The company specializes in contemporary riverboats and classic paddlewheel vessels that provide guests with unparalleled steamboat adventures. Known for delivering exceptional service and high-quality cuisine, American Cruise Lines prides itself on blending luxurious comfort, historic charm, and regional authenticity in its voyages. The culinary team is a cornerstone of the guest experience, focusing on creating menus inspired by local and regional ingredients, utilizing fresh, seasonally available produce, and crafting dishes that... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship
  • Must have ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred
  • Must be familiar with food safety standards
  • Must be able to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player
  • Must be able to work with composure under pressure
  • Must 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 an effective leader who can effectively control his/her time management
  • Must have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Must complete criminal background check
  • Must have training and teaching experience
  • Must be able to work on a rotation of 6 to 8 weeks onboard followed by 1 to 2 weeks off
  • Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship
  • ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred
  • Familiar with food safety standards
  • Must be able to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player
  • Ability to work with composure under pressure
  • Must 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
  • Ability to be on a work rotation of 6 to 8 weeks onboard followed by 1 to 2 weeks off
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Duties

  • Work directly with the Executive Chef to produce diversified menus for our guests using fresh ingredients
  • Work directly overseeing the culinary team to produce delicious and presentable café, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres food, maintaining high guest scores in these areas
  • Ensure the same level of world class culinary skill and presentation served in the main restaurant is consistent with all food served throughout the ship
  • Organize the work in the kitchen so that kitchen processes run efficiently
  • Produce high quality dishes that follow the established menu choices
  • Adhere to all guest dietary requests
  • Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during work hours
  • Make sure that the hygiene and food safety standards are placed as a top priority throughout all stages of food preparation
  • Ensure that all meals are prepared as quickly and deliciously as possible
  • Enforce food and safety standards

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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