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About the Role
The Sous Chef - Dessert Lead should have the culinary expertise and experience to make a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, including confectionary work. They must be able to understand and appreciate the subtleties of flavor pairings and different tastes, as well as have a good aesthetic sense for food and pastry presentation. This position is responsible for adhering to the daily menu matrix consisting of desserts, pastries, breads and other duties assigned by the Executive Chef. The Sous Chef must be creative and continually researching and testing new and different dessert and baking recipes to ensure that each guest and crew have an exceptional dining experience. While living onboard, our chefs enjoy comfortable living quarters and a challenging culinary working environment. Our galleys are well equipped with a spectacular view.
Responsibilities
- Oversee creativity and prepare all desserts, bread, pastries, cookies, etc. required for vessel each day.
- 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.
- Prepare and serve items in accordance with established procedures, recipes, portion size, and presentation standards.
- Set-up, maintain, and breaks down station according to FDA Standards.
- Taste all products produced to assess quality.
- Notify the Executive Chef of any product shortages or equipment maintenance issues.
- Maintain accurate counts on all food items prepared to prevent discrepancies between amount of food needed and food prepared.
- Schedule the production of all baked goods.
- Always maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods.
- Use food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
- Ensure that each guest has a positive and memorable experience.
- 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.
Requirements
- An Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking, and/or 3-5 years of experience with an emphasis on quality production.
- Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries and food & beverage knowledge.
- Problem solving skills, organization skills, and self-motivation.
- Commitment to quality service.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Must complete a criminal background check.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
- Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. The six motions are surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch, and yaw. This position requires the ability to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment that is subject to constant motion.
- Ability to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player.
- Ability to work with composure under pressure.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand basic cooking recipes and adhere to directions.
- Ability to work around 12 hours per day.
- Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20” diameter hatch.
- Ability to stand for your entire shift.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently bend, squat and reach.
- Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use stairs frequently.
Skills
- Dessert preparation
- Baking
- Confectionary work
- Flavor pairing
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Recipe research and testing
- Culinary expertise
- Problem solving
- Organization
- Self-motivation
- Quality service commitment
- Food safety standards
- Hygiene standards
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Full-time
- Exempt
- Onboard
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of experience
Education Level
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive daily rate
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Travel coverage
- Room and board coverage
- Uniforms
- Training
About the Company
- American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, is seeking talented Sous Chef – Pastry and Dessert Leads to join our team for the 2027 season. Our modern riverboats and iconic paddlewheelers carry no more than 200 guests, providing a uniquely intimate small-ship experience along America’s rivers. With newly constructed vessels continually joining our expanding fleet, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exceptional culinary experiences nationwide.
- At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.
Equal Opportunity
- American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.