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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 $47,700.00 - $64,400.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Matching 401k
complimentary travel accommodations
training programs
Continuous growth
Covered expenses

Job Description

American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, renowned for providing a uniquely intimate and immersive experience aboard modern riverboats and iconic paddlewheelers. Catering to a maximum of 200 guests, the company offers an exclusive small-ship atmosphere that highlights America’s breathtaking rivers and cultural heritage. With a continuously expanding fleet of newly constructed vessels, American Cruise Lines prioritizes exceptional service and culinary excellence to ensure memorable journeys for its passengers. The company is driven by core values of optimism, commitment, patriotism, and merit, which shape its culture, service, and people. These values guide the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • Must be an effective leader who can control time management
  • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Complete criminal background check
  • Must have training and teaching experience
  • Ability to be on a work 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
  • 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
  • Able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking recipes and adhere to directions
  • Effective leader with strong time management skills
  • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to pass 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
  • Possession of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Duties

  • Work directly with the Executive Chef to produce diversified menus for guests using fresh ingredients
  • Oversee the culinary team to produce delicious and presentable café, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres food maintaining high guest scores
  • Ensure 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 established menu choices
  • Adhere to all guest dietary requests
  • Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during work hours
  • Make sure hygiene and food safety standards are top priority throughout food preparation
  • Ensure meals are prepared quickly and deliciously
  • Enforce food and safety standards

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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