Shipboard Lead Line Cook – Premium Cruise Dining

American Cruise Lines; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Travel & room & board

Uniforms & training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is seeking Lead Line Cooks for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You will assist the Executive/Sous Chef with breakfast, lunch, and dinner duties, following menu matrices, dietary requests, and allergies to deliver first-class dining on shipboard.

Live onboard with comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment. The galley is well equipped with a stunning view as you support a team across varied itineraries

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel & Restaurant Management.
• 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).
• US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test.
• TWIC credential.
• Ability to manage a team of three galley stewards during daily ware washing operations and lead, direct, teach and guide the team.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to controlling inventory and minimizing food waste by utilizing standardized recipes.
• Ensures all special requests and allergies are acknowledged, prepared and served accordingly.
• Adheres to food safety and sanitation policies within the galley.
• Provides gracious hospitality to guests and crew while being safe, courteous, professional, and efficient.
• Adheres to all American Cruise Lines’ Chefs Manual standards and procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of both guests and crew.
• Assists in the production and service of all Crew meals.

Skills

Line experience

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

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

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is seeking Lead Line Cooks for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You will assist the Executive/Sous Chef with breakfast, lunch, and dinner duties, following menu matrices, dietary requests, and allergies to deliver first-class dining on shipboard.

Live onboard with comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment. The galley is well equipped with a stunning view as you support a team across varied itineraries