Onboard Pastry Chef — River Cruise Experience

American Cruise Lines; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Room & board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, is seeking talented Pastry Chefs to join our team for the 2026 season on our small-ship fleet.

Our vessels carry up to 200 guests; on board you will create desserts, breads and pastries, adhere to menus, and maintain high standards of quality and presentation to ensure memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate 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.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creativity and prepare all desserts, bread, pastries, cookies, etc. required for vessel each day.
• 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

Pastry & baking

Food safety

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

Tools

TWIC credential

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, is seeking talented Pastry Chefs to join our team for the 2026 season on our small-ship fleet.

Our vessels carry up to 200 guests; on board you will create desserts, breads and pastries, adhere to menus, and maintain high standards of quality and presentation to ensure memorable dining experiences.