Lead Line Cooks- Full Time

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Lead Line Cooks to our shipboard team for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. Our shipboard team supports a combined fleet of ships sailing through various itineraries across the nation from contemporary riverboats to paddlewheel queens for a steamboat experience.

Our Lead Line Cooks are involved with all aspects of food production including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You assist the Executive Chef/Sous Chef with the preparation and service of “all” food related items that are produced in the galley in accordance with the menu matrix as well as any special requests, dietary needs and allergies throughout each meal period. Exceptional cuisine is prepared by cooks who have extensive culinary credentials and training from some of the most prestigious culinary institutes. Using only the freshest ingredients, menus are inspired by regional and local specialties.

While living onboard, our Chefs enjoy comfortable living quarters and a challenging culinary working environment. At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values— Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

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.

Anticipates the needs of both guests and crew.

Assists in the production and service of all Crew meals.

Responsible for food safety, galley cleanliness, daily galley audits and logs which includes the completion of daily temperature log, refrigerator and freezer temperature logs, and cooling logs.

Work closely with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to ensure that the guests and crew receive the highest quality of food with proper presentation and timeliness are adhered to.

Follow approved menus, standardized recipes, and food sanitation standards.

Work with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to ensure food and hotel supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner.

Create positive crew experiences and a healthy work environment.

Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards of the galley, storage rooms and galley crew rooms.

sweeping and mopping the deck floor; and cleaning and storing cleaned equipment and tableware.

Communication with all coworkers is imperative to all meal services.

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.

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.

Ability to manage a team of three galley stewards during daily ware washing operations as well as effectively lead, direct, teach and guide and ensure the team is working efficiently throughout the day.

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

7 days per week while onboard the ship.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. Ability to stand for your entire shift.

Competitive daily rate.

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.

American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.

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