Onboard Pastry Chef — River Cruise Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel and room/board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Pastry Chef to join our onboard culinary team for the 2026 season. You will craft a wide range of desserts and pastries, work with a daily menu matrix, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for guests and crew.

You will live onboard in comfortable quarters aboard our modern vessels, with a focus on creativity, quality, and presentation. This role involves a demanding, rewarding culinary environment with a strong emphasis on flavor pairing and aesthetics.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking, and/or 3–5 years of experience.
• Professional baking knowledge and food & beverage knowledge.
• Problem solving, organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Commitment to quality service and passing a pre-employment drug test.
• TWIC and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve items per 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 needs.
• Maintain counts to prevent food waste or shortages.
• Schedule production of baked goods.
• Maintain inventory of fresh baked goods.
• Operate food production equipment per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Maintain professional appearance at all times.
• Ensure guests have a positive dining experience.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Pastry Chef to join our onboard culinary team for the 2026 season. You will craft a wide range of desserts and pastries, work with a daily menu matrix, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for guests and crew.

You will live onboard in comfortable quarters aboard our modern vessels, with a focus on creativity, quality, and presentation. This role involves a demanding, rewarding culinary environment with a strong emphasis on flavor pairing and aesthetics.