Cruise Line Sous Chef — Lead & Craft Fresh Menus Aboard

American Cruise Lines; Chester (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel, room and board

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks an experienced Sous Chef for the 2026 season aboard intimate vessels along America’s rivers. You will oversee the culinary team, craft diversified menus, and ensure high standards across the main restaurant, café, and hors d’oeuvres while on board.

This full-time exempt role requires at least 3 years of cruise-ship culinary work, ServSafe, TWIC, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship.
• ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred.
• Must possess problem solving skills, self-motivation, and organization.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete criminal background check.
• TWIC credential required.

Responsibilities

• Create diversified menus with Executive Chef using fresh ingredients.
• Oversee culinary team to produce café, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres with high guest scores.
• Ensure main restaurant quality is maintained across all ship food.
• Organize kitchen to run efficiently and adhere to safety standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared quickly and deliciously.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Problem solving

Communication

TWIC

ServSafe

Training and teaching

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks an experienced Sous Chef for the 2026 season aboard intimate vessels along America’s rivers. You will oversee the culinary team, craft diversified menus, and ensure high standards across the main restaurant, café, and hors d’oeuvres while on board.

This full-time exempt role requires at least 3 years of cruise-ship culinary work, ServSafe, TWIC, and strong leadership and communication skills.