Onboard Dessert Lead Chef — Pastry & Baking Expert

American Cruise Lines; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel, room and board

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 onboard our vessels. You will manage pastry production, desserts, breads, and confections, pairing flavors with artistry to delight guests and crew on intimate river ships.

Lead a culinary team, maintain high standards, test new desserts, and ensure consistent world-class presentation across all dining venues while living on board in

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking, and/or 3-5 years of experience with an emphasis on quality production.
• Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries and food & beverage knowledge.
• Problem solving skills, organization skills, and self-motivation.
• Commitment to quality service.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must complete a criminal background check.
• TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the culinary team to produce café, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres with high guest scores.
• Ensure world-class culinary skill and presentation throughout the ship.
• Prepare items per procedures, recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Set up, maintain, and break down stations per FDA standards.
• Taste products to assess quality and notify chef of shortages or maintenance issues.
• Schedule production of baked goods and maintain inventory of fresh baked goods.
• Use food production equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain professional appearance and ensure positive guest experiences.
• Prioritize hygiene and food safety at all stages of preparation.

Skills

Dessert production

Confectionery work

Flavor pairing

Presentation

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

Tools

Food production equipment

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 onboard our vessels. You will manage pastry production, desserts, breads, and confections, pairing flavors with artistry to delight guests and crew on intimate river ships.

Lead a culinary team, maintain high standards, test new desserts, and ensure consistent world-class presentation across all dining venues while living on board in