Onboard Lead Line Cook — Shipboard Dining Maestro

American Cruise Lines; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel covered

Room and board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is seeking a Lead Line Cook for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You will assist the Executive Chef/Sous Chef with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring all menu items meet dietary needs and allergies and are prepared to the highest standard.

You will live onboard with comfortable quarters and work in galleys equipped for premium dining.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel & Restaurant Management.
• 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).
• Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including long days for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to controlling inventory and minimizing food waste by utilizing standardized recipes.
• Ensures all special requests and allergies are acknowledged, prepared and served accordingly.
• Adheres to the strict food safety and sanitation policies within the galley.
• Provides gracious hospitality to guests and crew, while being safe, courteous, professional, and efficient.
• Adheres to all American Cruise Lines’ Chefs Manual standards and procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of guests and crew.
• Assists in production and service of all Crew meals.
• Responsible for food safety, galley cleanliness, daily galley audits and logs, including temperature and storage logs.
• Responds quickly to guest requests and ensures service delivery follow-through.
• Assists with breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner preparation, and special onboard events.
• Work closely with Executive/Sous Chef to ensure high quality presentation and timeliness.

Skills

Line cook experience

English communication

Education

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

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is seeking a Lead Line Cook for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You will assist the Executive Chef/Sous Chef with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring all menu items meet dietary needs and allergies and are prepared to the highest standard.

You will live onboard with comfortable quarters and work in galleys equipped for premium dining.