Lead Line Cook — Onboard Cruise Ship Dining Lead

American Cruise Lines; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Room and board

Uniforms

Training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, seeks Lead Line Cooks for the 2027 season on America’s rivers. You will support breakfast, lunch, and dinner, assisting the Executive Chef/Sous Chef with all galley production per menu matrices and dietary requests.

Living onboard offers comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment. You will lead a three-person galley crew, ensure sanitation, and collaborate to deliver top‑notch cuisine with proper presentation

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience at a full-service restaurant, hotel, resort, or cruise ship.
• Must have “Line” experience with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and buffets.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule including long days for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to controlling inventory and minimizing food waste via standardized recipes.
• Acknowledge and prepare all special requests and allergies.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation policies in the galley.
• Provide gracious hospitality to guests and crew with safety and professionalism.
• Follow Chefs Manual standards and procedures and assist in meal production and service.
• Lead and guide a three-galley-steward team and ensure efficient daily operations.
• Ensure proper storage, ordering, and receiving of galley supplies.
• Maintain sanitation, galley cleanliness, and daily temperature and logs.

Skills

Line experience

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, seeks Lead Line Cooks for the 2027 season on America’s rivers. You will support breakfast, lunch, and dinner, assisting the Executive Chef/Sous Chef with all galley production per menu matrices and dietary requests.

Living onboard offers comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment. You will lead a three-person galley crew, ensure sanitation, and collaborate to deliver top‑notch cuisine with proper presentation