We have many specific job titles at American Cruise Lines, but there are three that define us as an organization and have been essential since our founding: we are all hospitality professionals, mariners, and shipbuilders. Every job in every department onshore and onboard is influenced by our roots in all three. Our crew members take pride in knowing our guests by name and understanding their preferences. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, and detail- oriented individuals to join our team!


 

Crew

Server - Click to Apply

Servers are responsible for creating an excellent guest experience beyond serving by acknowledging guests by name, escorting them to their tables, as well as providing kind and efficient service.

Housekeeper - Click to Apply

Housekeeper are responsible for the overall cleanliness and upkeep of our vessels, staterooms, and public areas. As well as assisting with special events and cocktail hour.

Deckhand - Click to Apply

Deckhands are responsible for assisting in vessel operations by standing helm, security, and gangway watches. They handle daily exterior cleaning, line handling, logistic support tasks, and helping guests as necessary.

Dishwasher - Click to Apply

Dishwashers are responsible for the sanitation of the kitchen and all cutlery, glassware, and dishes. They also help to ensure that our galley is maintained in a pristine and safe manner.


 

Hospitality Management

Hotel General Manager - Click to Apply

The Hotel General Manager will lead the hotel and food service teams, while ensuring our guests are provided with the highest level of service in a clean and safe environment.

Assistant Hotel Manager - Click to Apply

The Assistant Hotel Manager is responsible for providing support to the Hotel Manager. They oversee Hotel Department and ensure the quality of service, consistency of standards, and guests’ expectations are met.

Restaurant Manager - Click to Apply

The Restaurant Manager supervises the daily restaurant and room service operations. They support the team and create a positive work environment to help provide guest with a successful dining service.

Housekeeping Manager - Click to Apply

The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our ship’s cleanliness, maintaining brand standards, and exceeding guest expectations in the staterooms. They lend support as needed and provide clear direction for the housekeepers.

Guest Service Coordinator - Click to Apply

The Guest Service Coordinator is responsible for welcoming guests, executing service requests, and supporting the Hotel Manager in all the ship’s office functions. They personally welcome all Eagle Society, VIP, and special guests upon embarkation and throughout the cruise.  Resolve problems and achieve enhanced service “value” at every opportunity.

 

Entertainment

Cruise Director - Click to Apply

The Cruise Director is the most visible advocate for guests onboard. They are responsible for creating a fun atmosphere on board while engaging guests at all times through a series of activities, shows, events, presentations and socializing throughout the cruise.

Cruise & Excursions Director - Click to Apply

The Cruise & Excursions Director is a hybrid role responsible for engaging guests both aboard and ashore. The goal is to create a fun atmosphere for our guests while socializing throughout the cruise.

Excursions Director - Click to Apply

The Excursions Director is responsible for engaging guests in each destination through a series of shoreside excursions, explorations and adventures. Provides clear direction and advice for all shoreside excursions.

Historian/Destination Speaker - Click to Apply

The Onboard Guest Speaker plays an integral role in the guest experience thorough educational presentations, casual talks and group discussions. Region-specific knowledge includes Lewis and Clark if you are on the Columbia/Snake River. Knowledge of the Civil War, Eco System, Commerce, and Music on the Mississippi River. Extensive knowledge of American History, Ecology and Environment of the East Coast Itineraries. Lastly, Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 knowledge for the Chesapeake Bay area.

Resident Entertainer - Click to Apply

We are seeking solo and duo Resident Entertainers to work and perform aboard our fleet. An outgoing, welcoming personality, vibrant stage presence, elegance, creativity, flexibility, team spirit and extraordinarily strong work ethic are essential attributes to success in this important onboard role.


 
 

Marine Operations

River Captain - Click to Apply

River Captains are the senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Required U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100T, desired 1600T or greater

River Pilot - Click to Apply

River Pilot are senior shipboard watch officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Required: U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100T, desired 1600T or greater

Mate - Click to Apply

Mates are senior shipboard officers reporting directly to the Captain mates are responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Required U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license: minimum 100T, desired license 1600T

Third Mate - Click to Apply

Third Mates are entry-level shipboard officers reporting directly to the Mate. Third Mates are responsible for safe vessel and launch operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Required U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 25T, desired Master’s 100T and Mate’s license 1600T

Engine Room Attendant - Unlicensed Engineer - Click to Apply

Engine Room Attendants (ERA) are responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of all vessel machinery, equipment, and systems. Attendants perform liquid load transfers, watering, refueling, and used oil disposal, and report directly to the shipboard Mate daily.

Senior Deckhand - Click to Apply

Senior Deckhands are second year shipboard crewmembers reporting directly to the Mate and will work alongside Deckhands in all watch standing, line handling, cleaning, maintenance, sanitation, and logistics tasks. Senior Deckhands are responsible for daily execution and repairs of shipboard work list issues, ensuring the Mate and Engine Room Attendant are updated daily.


Culinary

Line Cook - Click to Apply

Line Cooks work closely with other members of the culinary team every day, using only the freshest ingredients to prepare meals inspired by regional and local specialties.

Lead Line Cook - Click to Apply

Lead Line Cooks are involved with the supervision of all aspects of food production, working closely with other members of the culinary team every day to ensure that the service provided to our guests is flawless. 

Pastry Chef - Click to Apply

Pastry Chefs on our ships play a vital role in preparing all cakes, breads, pies, cookies, creams, tarts, and mousses to deliver a memorable dining experience to our guests.

Sous Chef - Click to Apply

Our Sous Chefs assist the Executive Chef with many day-to-day responsibilities and the supervision of all aspects of food production, as well as oversee our Galley Stewards.

Executive Chef - Click to Apply

Executive Chefs are responsible for delivering the finest cuisine and ensuring a positive culinary experience at every meal by managing the entire kitchen staff. A "hands-on" and challenging position, the Executive Chef will be involved with every dish served to our guests, from general planning to presentation.

Regional Executive Sous Chef - Click to Apply

The Regional Executive Sous Chef (RESC) is a leadership position that will primarily travel between ships in their given region. The RESC visits ships to assess the performance of the Sous Chefs, Lead Line Cooks and Line Cooks to ensure the guests have a superior experience.