Position: Sous Chef job
About: American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Sous Chefs to our shipboard team for the 2025 season. Our shipboard team supports a combined fleet of ships sailing through various itineraries across the nation from contemporary riverboats to paddlewheel queens for a steamboat experience. Exceptional cuisine is prepared by chefs who have extensive culinary credentials and training from some of the most prestigious culinary institutes. Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team, utilizing fresh ingredients to create a unique array of dishes full of delicious flavor. Sous Chefs are involved in all aspects of food production onboard, ensuring consistency in culinary excellence and working closely with the culinary team to provide flawless service to guests.
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; 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 excellent time management skills; excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills; 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)
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k), flexible work schedule conducive to work-life balance, employee discount on food and beverages, work sites across the nation
