Sous Chef - Vancouver, WA

American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line in the United States, renowned for its diverse fleet that offers unique travel experiences across the country's rivers and coastal waters. The company specializes in contemporary riverboats and classic paddlewheel vessels that provide guests with unparalleled steamboat adventures. Known for delivering exceptional service and high-quality cuisine, American Cruise Lines prides itself on blending luxurious comfort, historic charm, and regional authenticity in its voyages. The culinary team is a cornerstone of the guest experience, focusing on creating menus inspired by local and regional ingredients, utilizing fresh, seasonally available produce, and crafting dishes that showcase the flavors of the areas visited along the cruises. This dedication to culinary excellence distinguishes American Cruise Lines in the cruise industry. We are currently seeking passionate and skilled Sous Chefs to join our esteemed shipboard culinary teams for the 2025 sailing season. This is a unique opportunity to work aboard some of the nation's finest river and coastal vessels, providing guests with memorable dining experiences through expertly prepared meals. The Sous Chef will be integral to the culinary operations, working closely with the Executive Chef and other team members to ensure that every dish meets the company’s high standards of quality, taste, and presentation. Responsibilities span overseeing menu execution for all meals served, from breakfast through dinner, including main restaurant fare, café offerings, and hors d’oeuvres. Sous Chefs are tasked with maintaining consistency in culinary excellence across all food outlets aboard each ship, ensuring guests receive outstanding food no matter where they dine. In addition to food preparation and quality control, the Sous Chef will help organize and direct kitchen operations to run efficiently and effectively. This includes managing work assignments, maintaining discipline, prioritizing food safety and hygiene, and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. The role demands someone who thrives under pressure, can multi-task efficiently, and leads by example. Candidates should possess strong culinary knowledge, leadership skills, and a passion for creating diverse menus with fresh, high-quality ingredients. American Cruise Lines offers a dynamic work schedule, with rotations of 6 to 8 weeks onboard followed by 1 to 2 weeks off, ideal for those seeking a balance of travel and downtime. This position requires experience in high-volume, full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship kitchens and a familiarity with food safety regulations. Preferred candidates will hold ServSafe Manager Certification and possess additional certifications such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Candidates must also successfully complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Working with American Cruise Lines provides an excellent platform for culinary professionals to refine their skills, work in unique environments, and contribute to an exceptional guest experience that highlights regional flavors and superior service.

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship
• Must have ServSafe Manager Certification strongly preferred
• Must be familiar with food safety standards
• Must be able to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player
• Must be able to work with composure under pressure
• Must possess problem solving skills, self-motivation, and organization
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking recipes and adhere to directions
• Must be an effective leader who can effectively control his/her time management
• Must have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must complete criminal background check
• Must have training and teaching experience
• Must be able to work on a rotation of 6 to 8 weeks onboard followed by 1 to 2 weeks off
• Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)