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American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise company specializing in unique expedition experiences along America's rivers and coasts. Celebrated for its fleet of modern American-style riverboats and coastal ships, the company offers travelers an intimate and enriching way to explore the country's natural beauty, culture, and history. With a deep commitment to quality and hospitality, American Cruise Lines has earned a reputation as America’s Leading Small Ship Cruise Line, delivering exceptional service and unforgettable adventures to its guests. The company operates over 50 itineraries spanning more than 35 states across the United States, allowing passengers to experience the diverse landscapes and cultures of the nation from the comfort of luxury ships. American Cruise Lines places a strong emphasis on living and sharing core values such as Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit, encouraging its employees to embody these principles as they help share America’s story on the finest American ships. The Server position for the 2026 cruising season presents a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start or grow a career in hospitality within the cruise industry. This temporary role lasts for 28 weeks, during which servers work onboard the ship's hotel and restaurant facilities to provide guests with outstanding hospitality and an elegant dining experience. Servers are responsible for ensuring that each guest receives personalized, attentive service that reflects the high standards and welcoming spirit of American Cruise Lines. Besides typical waitstaff duties, servers play a vital role in enhancing guest satisfaction by greeting guests by name, recommending menu items and wine pairings, and catering to special culinary requests. The job involves setting up and breaking down dining areas across multiple meal services, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hours, with meticulous attention to detail in presentation and decor. This position offers competitive wages, ranging from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses. Significant advantages of the role include having all major living expenses covered while onboard, including room, board, travel to and from the assigned vessel, and uniforms. Paid training is also provided to help new hires acclimate to shipboard life and hospitality operations. As a server, employees will experience travel across the United States on unique cruise routes and have the opportunity to build lifelong relationships with fellow crew members and guests from diverse backgrounds. The work schedule requires a minimum of 12-hour shifts, seven days a week, demanding stamina, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Physical demands involve moderate lifting, bending, climbing, and extended periods of standing or walking. Compliance with federal pre-employment drug screening and grooming standards, including limitations on visible tattoos and piercings, is mandatory. American Cruise Lines is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. This role also includes emergency and safety responsibilities essential to safe ship operations, with training provided accordingly. While this role is temporary and lasts 28 weeks, servers who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication may be encouraged to pursue management career opportunities within American Cruise Lines, although such advancement is not guaranteed. This position provides excellent foundational experience for anyone interested in a career in hospitality and the cruise industry, making it an ideal stepping stone to future growth. Overall, joining American Cruise Lines as a server means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to sharing America’s story and delivering superior guest experiences on the finest small ships.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be an American citizen or Green Card holder
• Able to work a minimum of 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, for up to 28 weeks
• Must be able to meet moderate physical demands including lifting, bending, climbing, and extended periods of standing or walking
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test including testing for marijuana and other controlled substances
• Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited while employed
• Must adhere to grooming standards including limitations on visible tattoos and piercings
• Must be willing to perform emergency and safety functions essential to ship operation
• This is temporary employment not exceeding 28 weeks
• Must maintain a positive attitude and composure under pressure