Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $50,900.00 - $68,700.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
travel expenses covered
room and board covered
Job Description
American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, providing a unique and intimate small-ship experience along America’s famous rivers. Specializing in modern riverboats and iconic paddlewheelers that carry no more than 200 guests per vessel, the company focuses on delivering exceptional travel and culinary experiences that highlight regional and local specialties throughout the journey. With a continuously expanding fleet of newly constructed vessels, American Cruise Lines is dedicated to sharing America’s story on the finest American ships, offering guests the charm of local culture combined with the comfort and luxury of modern travel.
The company boasts a team of highly trained chefs with extensive culinary credentials from some of the most prestigious institutes, committed to preparing world-class cuisine using only the freshest ingredients. The restaurant and kitchen teams create inspired menus that reflect the diverse culinary heritage of the regions traversed by their cruises. The role of a Sous Chef within American Cruise Lines is essential in maintaining the high standard of culinary excellence that the company promises to its guests.
As a Sous Chef on board, you will play a critical role in all aspects of food production for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services in the main restaurant. Additionally, you will oversee the quality of café food and hors d’oeuvres, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish served on the vessel. Working closely with the Executive Chef and the entire culinary team, you will be responsible for organizing kitchen operations efficiently, managing food preparation processes, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety are met at all times.
This full-time, exempt position requires living and working on board the ship during the cruise season, with work schedules typically involving 6 to 8 weeks onboard followed by 1 to 2 weeks off. The fast-paced ship environment demands versatility, excellent time management, leadership skills, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure. Your duties will include directing the culinary team, ensuring food quality and presentation are consistently superb, and adhering to guests’ dietary needs and requests.
American Cruise Lines values optimism, commitment, patriotism, and merit, which form the foundation of its culture, guiding its service and people towards delivering unforgettable cruise experiences. The company offers competitive daily pay, comprehensive health benefits including dental and vision, a 401(k) plan with matching, and covers travel, room and board, uniforms, and training expenses for its employees.
If you are a skilled culinary professional seeking to join a growing company that prides itself on American heritage and personalized guest experiences, the Sous Chef position at American Cruise Lines offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career on board some of America’s finest river cruise vessels. Your expertise and passion for quality food preparation will directly contribute to creating memorable moments for guests while upholding the highest culinary standards in a dynamic maritime environment.
The company boasts a team of highly trained chefs with extensive culinary credentials from some of the most prestigious institutes, committed to preparing world-class cuisine using only the freshest ingredients. The restaurant and kitchen teams create inspired menus that reflect the diverse culinary heritage of the regions traversed by their cruises. The role of a Sous Chef within American Cruise Lines is essential in maintaining the high standard of culinary excellence that the company promises to its guests.
As a Sous Chef on board, you will play a critical role in all aspects of food production for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services in the main restaurant. Additionally, you will oversee the quality of café food and hors d’oeuvres, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish served on the vessel. Working closely with the Executive Chef and the entire culinary team, you will be responsible for organizing kitchen operations efficiently, managing food preparation processes, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety are met at all times.
This full-time, exempt position requires living and working on board the ship during the cruise season, with work schedules typically involving 6 to 8 weeks onboard followed by 1 to 2 weeks off. The fast-paced ship environment demands versatility, excellent time management, leadership skills, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure. Your duties will include directing the culinary team, ensuring food quality and presentation are consistently superb, and adhering to guests’ dietary needs and requests.
American Cruise Lines values optimism, commitment, patriotism, and merit, which form the foundation of its culture, guiding its service and people towards delivering unforgettable cruise experiences. The company offers competitive daily pay, comprehensive health benefits including dental and vision, a 401(k) plan with matching, and covers travel, room and board, uniforms, and training expenses for its employees.
If you are a skilled culinary professional seeking to join a growing company that prides itself on American heritage and personalized guest experiences, the Sous Chef position at American Cruise Lines offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career on board some of America’s finest river cruise vessels. Your expertise and passion for quality food preparation will directly contribute to creating memorable moments for guests while upholding the highest culinary standards in a dynamic maritime environment.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship
- ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred
- Familiar with food safety standards
- Must possess problem solving skills, self-motivation, and organization
- An effective leader who can effectively control 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)
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship
- ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred
- Familiar with food safety standards
- Must possess problem solving skills, self-motivation, and organization
- An effective leader who can effectively control 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)
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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