Onboard Dessert Lead Chef — Pastry & Cakes Expert

American Cruise Lines; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel and room and board provided

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 aboard our modern riverboats and paddlewheelers.

You will oversee the pastry program, develop desserts, and maintain menu standards to ensure high guest satisfaction on extended voyages. This exempt, full-time onboard role offers living quarters and a challenging culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking, or 3–5 years of quality production experience.
• Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries and food & beverage knowledge.
• Problem solving, organization, and self-motivation; team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check; TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary team to produce cafe, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres with high guest scores.
• Ensure world-class culinary skill and presentation across all ship food.
• Prepare items per recipes, sizes, and presentation standards; manage station setup.
• Taste products to assess quality and report shortages or equipment issues.
• Maintain inventory of fresh baked goods and schedule production accordingly.
• Uphold FDA standards and maintain professional appearance at all times.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Self-motivation

Team player

Work under pressure

Reading recipes

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 aboard our modern riverboats and paddlewheelers.

You will oversee the pastry program, develop desserts, and maintain menu standards to ensure high guest satisfaction on extended voyages. This exempt, full-time onboard role offers living quarters and a challenging culinary environment.