Shipboard Lead Line Cook — Elevate Cruise Dining

American Cruise Lines; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Covered travel and training expenses

Job summary

A leading cruise company is looking for a Lead Line Cook to join their shipboard team for the 2026 season. The role demands culinary skills and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a full-service restaurant or cruise environment. Responsibilities include managing food production, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supervising kitchen staff. This full-time position requires living onboard and offers competitive compensation with benefits including health coverage and travel expenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience at a full-service restaurant, hotel, resort, or cruise ship.
• Must have ‘Line’ experience with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and buffets.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production and service of all meals.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation in the galley.
• Supervise and assist Galley Stewards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

A leading cruise company is looking for a Lead Line Cook to join their shipboard team for the 2026 season. The role demands culinary skills and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a full-service restaurant or cruise environment. Responsibilities include managing food production, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supervising kitchen staff. This full-time position requires living onboard and offers competitive compensation with benefits including health coverage and travel expenses.