Shipboard Lead Line Cook: Fresh Regional Cuisine

American Cruise Lines; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel, room and board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Lead Line Cook for the 2026 season aboard our river ships. You will assist the Executive/Sous Chef with meal preparation and service, following menu matrices and accommodating dietary needs on breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts.

This full-time, exempt role requires strong culinary credentials, reliability, and the ability to work long days at sea with a team of galley staff.

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.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including long days for extended periods of time.
• US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to manage a team of three galley stewards during daily ware washing operations and lead effectively.
• TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to controlling inventory and minimalizing food waste by utilizing standardized recipes.
• Ensures all special requests and allergies are acknowledged, prepared and served accordingly.
• Adheres to the strict food safety and sanitation policies within the galley.
• Provides gracious hospitality to the guests and crew alike while being safe, courteous, professional, and efficient.
• Adheres to all American Cruise Lines’ Chefs Manual standards and procedures.
• Assists in the production and service of all Crew meals.
• Maintains galley sanitation, daily temperature and logs.
• Creates positive crew experiences and a healthy work environment.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness standards of the galley, storage rooms and galley crew rooms.
• Communication with all coworkers is imperative to all meal services.

Skills

Line cook experience

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

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

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Lead Line Cook for the 2026 season aboard our river ships. You will assist the Executive/Sous Chef with meal preparation and service, following menu matrices and accommodating dietary needs on breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts.

This full-time, exempt role requires strong culinary credentials, reliability, and the ability to work long days at sea with a team of galley staff.