Onboard Pastry Chef - Cruise Ship Experience

American Cruise Lines; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

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 Pastry Chef for the 2026 season aboard our modern riverboats and paddlewheelers, carrying up to 200 guests. You will create a wide variety of desserts and pastries, adhere to the daily menu matrix, and contribute to memorable dining experiences.

Living onboard provides comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking or 3-5 years in quality production.
• Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries and F&B knowledge.
• Problem solving, organization, and self-motivation.
• Commitment to quality service.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Criminal background check required.
• TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve items per procedures, recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Set up, maintain, and break down station per FDA standards.
• Taste products to assess quality.
• Notify Executive Chef of shortages or equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate counts on all baked goods.
• Schedule production of all baked goods.
• Maintain inventory of fresh baked goods.
• Operate production equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Ensure each guest has a positive and memorable experience.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Self-motivation

Quality service

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry

Tools

TWIC

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, seeks a Pastry Chef for the 2026 season aboard our modern riverboats and paddlewheelers, carrying up to 200 guests. You will create a wide variety of desserts and pastries, adhere to the daily menu matrix, and contribute to memorable dining experiences.

Living onboard provides comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment.