Dessert Lead Sous Chef — Onboard Cruise Culinary

American Cruise Lines; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel, room and board provided

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking, and/or 3–5 years of quality production experience.
• Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries and F&B knowledge.
• Problem solving, organization, and self-motivation.
• Commitment to quality service; pass pre-employment drug test and background checks; TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary team to produce café, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres with high guest scores.
• Ensure world-class culinary presentation matches main restaurant standards ship-wide.
• Prepare and serve items per procedures, recipes, portions, and presentation.
• Set up and break down stations per FDA standards.
• Taste products to assess quality and notify Chef of shortages or maintenance issues.
• Maintain accurate counts of food items and schedule baked goods production.
• Inventory fresh baked goods and operate production equipment per instructions.
• Maintain professional appearance and ensure guest satisfaction and safety.
• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards at all times and efficiently prepare meals.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Self-motivation

Quality service

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, 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