Shipboard Lead Line Cook: Premium Onboard Dining

American Cruise Lines; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel, room and board

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks a Lead Line Cook for its shipboard culinary team for the 2026 season. You will assist the Executive/Sous Chef, manage breakfast through dinner, and ensure high-quality, safely prepared meals on river-going ships.

Responsibilities include inventory control, honoring dietary requests, maintaining sanitation, and supervising galley staff while delivering top-tier guest experiences aboard the vessel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a full-service restaurant, hotel, resort, or cruise ship.
• Line experience with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and buffets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (English).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with menus and dietary requirements.
• Monitor inventory, food safety, and sanitation in the galley.
• Lead a team of 3 galley stewards and coordinate meal service.

Skills

Line cooking

Culinary arts

Food safety

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks a Lead Line Cook for its shipboard culinary team for the 2026 season. You will assist the Executive/Sous Chef, manage breakfast through dinner, and ensure high-quality, safely prepared meals on river-going ships.

Responsibilities include inventory control, honoring dietary requests, maintaining sanitation, and supervising galley staff while delivering top-tier guest experiences aboard the vessel.