Onboard Pastry Chef — Luxury Cruise Dining & Travel Perks

American Cruise Lines; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Covered travel expenses

Room and board provided

Uniforms and training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks an experienced Pastry Chef for the 2026 season to craft a wide range of desserts and baked goods aboard our vessels. You’ll manage daily dessert production, test new recipes, and ensure top presentation and taste for guests and crew on a small-ship dining program.

Living onboard provides comfortable quarters and a dynamic culinary environment. The role emphasizes quality, creativity, and adherence to FDA standards while delivering memorable dining experiences across

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.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must complete a criminal background check.
• TWIC credential (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve items in accordance with established procedures, recipes, portion size, and presentation standards.
• Set-up, maintain, and breaks down station according to FDA Standards.
• Taste all products produced to assess quality.
• Notify the Executive Chef of any product shortages or equipment maintenance issues.
• Maintain accurate counts on all food items prepared to prevent discrepancies between amount of food needed and food prepared.
• Schedule the production of all baked goods.
• Always maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods.
• Use food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Ensure that each guest has a positive and memorable experience.

Skills

Dessert production

Menu planning

Quality control

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks an experienced Pastry Chef for the 2026 season to craft a wide range of desserts and baked goods aboard our vessels. You’ll manage daily dessert production, test new recipes, and ensure top presentation and taste for guests and crew on a small-ship dining program.

Living onboard provides comfortable quarters and a dynamic culinary environment. The role emphasizes quality, creativity, and adherence to FDA standards while delivering memorable dining experiences across