Dessert Lead Pastry Sous Chef — Onboard Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Covered travel, room and board,Uniform

Training and development

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, seeks a Sous Chef - Pastry and Dessert Lead for the 2027 season. Lead a culinary team aboard intimate ships, crafting diverse desserts, pastries, and breads with a strong eye for presentation and flavor balance.

The role requires 3–5 years in quality dessert production or an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking or 3–5 years of experience with emphasis on quality production.
• Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries and food & beverage knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and self-motivation skills.
• Commitment to quality service and guest satisfaction.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
• TWIC credential required and ability to perform essential functions with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary team to produce desserts, pastries, breads, and hors d'oeuvres with high guest scores.
• Ensure world-class culinary skill and presentation are consistent across all ship food service.
• Prepare and serve items per established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Set up, maintain, and break down stations according to FDA standards.
• Taste all products to assess quality and notify Executive Chef of shortages or equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate counts and inventory of food items and schedule baked goods production.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times and ensure safe food handling throughout operations.
• Aim to provide a positive, memorable guest experience and uphold hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary arts

Pastry & baking

Quality production

Food safety

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, seeks a Sous Chef - Pastry and Dessert Lead for the 2027 season. Lead a culinary team aboard intimate ships, crafting diverse desserts, pastries, and breads with a strong eye for presentation and flavor balance.

The role requires 3–5 years in quality dessert production or an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking.