Pastry Chef - Baton Rouge, LA

American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line in the United States, specializing in river cruising across America's beautiful waterways. The company operates a diverse fleet ranging from modern riverboats to traditional paddlewheel steamboats, offering guests an exceptional cruising experience with an emphasis on comfort, entertainment, and fine dining. With a commitment to providing superior customer service and unique itineraries across the nation, American Cruise Lines prides itself on creating memorable vacations that combine the charm and nostalgia of river travel with contemporary amenities and exceptional culinary offerings. The Pastry Chef role at American Cruise Lines is a vital culinary position onboard their fleet, specifically focused on crafting a wide variety of desserts, baked goods, and confectionery that meet the high standards expected from this renowned cruise line. This position requires a culinary professional with expertise in pastry arts who can skillfully prepare desserts, breads, cookies, pastries, and other baked delicacies, ensuring each presentation is visually appealing and delicious. Beyond daily menu adherence, the Pastry Chef must demonstrate creativity and innovation by researching and testing new recipes to continually delight guests and crew alike. Working onboard a cruise ship presents a unique environment blending a dynamic and challenging culinary workspace with the comforts of shipboard living quarters. The Pastry Chef will enjoy well-equipped galleys featuring spectacular views, contributing to an inspiring atmosphere for culinary creation. This full-time seasonal position requires the ability to work around 14 hours per day, seven days a week while onboard during a 6-week rotation, with 2 weeks of unpaid vacation between assignments. American Cruise Lines supports its chefs with travel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training, making this career opportunity not only rewarding but also supportive and professionally enriching. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or Pastry and Baking or equivalent professional baking experience of 3-5 years focused on quality production. They need to be physically fit to work in a standing position for extended periods and capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs frequently. Strong problem-solving skills, organization, self-motivation, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment, and calmness under pressure are essential for success in this role. Additionally, adaptability to last-minute changes and commitment to delivering quality service are key attributes. Overall, this Pastry Chef position offers culinary professionals a unique platform to showcase their passion and skill in a maritime setting, contributing significantly to guest satisfaction and the overall dining experience onboard. With stable employment conditions, excellent support benefits, and the chance to be part of a prestigious cruise line, this opportunity is perfect for individuals ready to advance their culinary career on America’s rivers.

• 7 days per week while onboard the ship
• 6 weeks working and living onboard the ship with 2 weeks of unpaid vacation
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must complete a criminal background check
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Ability to work around 14 hours per day
• Ability to reach, bend, and frequently lift/move items up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a standing position for extended amounts of time