Cook II

Hornblower Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group is seeking a Cook II to join our aboard culinary team aboard our passenger vessel in Norfolk, VA. You will prepare high-quality dishes and collaborate with chefs to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

You should have 2+ years in kitchen work, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the energy to work nights, weekends, and holidays. This role offers growth in a unique waterfront setting and hands-on culinary development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen or culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes, quality standards, and service timelines.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage multiple orders in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, freshness, and proper storage practices.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Support kitchen organization and daily operations.
• Continue developing culinary skills through teamwork and hands-on experience.

Job description

Bring Your Culinary Skills Aboard!

Are you a skilled cook who loves creating great food and delivering memorable guest experiences? Join our culinary team as a Cook II aboard our scenic passenger vessel and help prepare high-quality dishes in a unique waterfront setting.

Schedule: Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays based on business demands. Schedule variations will be communicated in advance.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare food according to recipes, quality standards, and service timelines.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage multiple orders in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, freshness, and proper storage practices.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Support kitchen organization and daily operations.
• Continue developing culinary skills through teamwork and hands-on experience.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of previous kitchen or culinary experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Energetic, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work quickly, follow direction, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move food supplies up to 40 pounds.
• Must meet minimum state age requirements.
• Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

The Experience

This is more than a kitchen job - it is an opportunity to showcase your culinary talents while creating unforgettable experiences for guests enjoying the water and skyline views.

#CityCruisesUS

Hornblower Groupis a global leader in experienceand transportation.Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems.Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels.Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity,provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.