Onboard Dessert Lead & Pastry Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Room and board

401(k) with match

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks a Sous Chef - Pastry Lead to craft a wide variety of desserts and pastries aboard our vessels, ensuring flavor balance, presentation, and consistent quality across menus.

You will lead and mentor a culinary team, test new recipes, and uphold the highest standards of food safety while delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests and crew on our intimate ships.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the culinary team to produce café, buffet, and hors d’oeuvres items with high guest scores.
• Maintain world-class culinary skill and presentation across all ship food.
• Prepare and serve items per recipes, procedures, and presentation standards.
• Set-up and break down stations per FDA standards.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety throughout all stages.

Skills

Dessert production

Menu planning

Pastry leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks a Sous Chef - Pastry Lead to craft a wide variety of desserts and pastries aboard our vessels, ensuring flavor balance, presentation, and consistent quality across menus.

You will lead and mentor a culinary team, test new recipes, and uphold the highest standards of food safety while delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests and crew on our intimate ships.