Executive Chef

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is seeking a skilled Executive Chef to join our shipboard team for the 2025 season. We operate a combined fleet of ships sailing through various itineraries across the nation, offering a first-class dining experience at every meal.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for delivering exceptional cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients and menus inspired by regional and local specialties. This is a hands-on working position, requiring leadership and management skills to direct, coach, support, supervise, and evaluate the performance of all Galley Crew Members.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses strong culinary credentials and training from prestigious institutes. The ideal candidate will have minimum 6-8 years' experience in full-service resort, hotel, country club & banquets, and hold ServSafe Manager Certification. Familiarity with food safety standards and ability to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player are also essential requirements.

The role comes with comfortable living quarters and a challenging culinary working environment. Our Galleys are well-equipped with a spectacular view. If you are an effective leader with excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of all meals for passengers and crew.
• Set-up, maintain, and break down station according to FDA Standards.
• Taste all products produced to assess quality.
• Maintain accurate counts on all food items prepared ensuring no discrepancies in amount of food needed verses amount of food prepared.
• Schedule production of all fresh ingredients to maintain an inventory of food at all times.
• Clean and maintain station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Report to work as scheduled, in uniform, clean shaven (for males) and ready for the daily tasks at hand.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6-8 years' experience in full-service resort, hotel, country club & banquets.
• ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred.
• Familiar with food safety standards.
• Ability to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player.
• Ability to work with composure under pressure.
• Possess problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and organization.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking recipes and adhere to directions.
• An effective leader who can effectively control his/her time management.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Covered Expenses:- American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.