Cruise Ship Pastry Chef — Create Decadent Desserts Aboard

American Cruise Lines; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Travel, room and board, uniforms, and

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks a skilled Pastry Chef for the 2026 season aboard our intimate vessels. You will craft desserts, breads, and pastries, balancing flavor, texture, and presentation to delight guests and crew alike.

Clearly follow recipes and menus, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and manage station setup, inventory, and production timing while living onboard in a dynamic, team-based kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent plus 3–5 years of pastry production experience.
• Fundamental baking knowledge and pastry craft under professional standards.
• Able to pass pre-employment checks and maintain safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee desserts, breads, pastries, cookies daily for vessel service.
• Follow established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Set up and break down station per FDA standards and maintain inventory.
• Taste products to assess quality and communicate shortages to chef.
• Plan production schedules and ensure guest satisfaction onboard.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

Sanitation

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

3–5 years of quality pastry production experience

Tools

TWIC

Food production equipment

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks a skilled Pastry Chef for the 2026 season aboard our intimate vessels. You will craft desserts, breads, and pastries, balancing flavor, texture, and presentation to delight guests and crew alike.

Clearly follow recipes and menus, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and manage station setup, inventory, and production timing while living onboard in a dynamic, team-based kitchen environment.