Onboard Pastry Chef — Craft Desserts for River Voyagers

American Cruise Lines; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

Covered expenses for travel, room, and board

Job summary

A riverboat cruise line is seeking talented Pastry Chefs for the 2026 season. You will prepare a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, maintain high presentation standards, and ensure a memorable experience for guests. This is a full-time, onboard position requiring a commitment to quality and a degree in Culinary Arts. Competitive daily rate with benefits including health and dental coverage. Responsibilities include preparing desserts, maintaining station standards, and adapting to last-minute requests.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in quality production.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve desserts in accordance with recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure a positive and memorable experience for guests.
• Maintain accurate counts of prepared food items.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organization skills

Self-motivation

Commitment to quality service

Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

Job description

A riverboat cruise line is seeking talented Pastry Chefs for the 2026 season. You will prepare a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, maintain high presentation standards, and ensure a memorable experience for guests. This is a full-time, onboard position requiring a commitment to quality and a degree in Culinary Arts. Competitive daily rate with benefits including health and dental coverage. Responsibilities include preparing desserts, maintaining station standards, and adapting to last-minute requests.