Crew Member, Hospitality ​/ Hotel ​/ Catering

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Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses. All major living expenses are covered aboard, giving you an extraordinary opportunity to save your earnings.

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America’s rivers and coasts. We are hiring Crew Members for the 2026 cruising season. The role is temporary, lasting 28 weeks aboard a ship‑board hotel and restaurant, where you will provide outstanding hospitality and represent our brand proudly.

• Provide a personalized, high‑quality dining service as a Food Service Crew Member.
• Set up and break down meals and events.
• Greet guests by name, offer menu and wine suggestions, and answer questions.
• Relay orders and serve with attention to detail.
• Maintain safe and welcoming guest areas, including staterooms and common spaces.
• Respond to housekeeping requests and deliver clean rooms, stocked supplies, and organized inventory.
• Support special events such as embarkation, tea service, and cocktail parties.

• Hospitality Experience – An introductory position that builds a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.
• Covered Expenses – Travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training are provided.
• Explore the Country – Over 50 itineraries spanning more than 35 states.
• Crew Connections – Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests nationwide.

You must be at least 18 years old and an American citizen or Green Card holder. The position requires a minimum of 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, for up to 28 weeks. Employees must meet moderate physical demands, including lifting, bending, climbing, and extended standing or walking.

All shipboard employees are subject to a pre‑employment drug test for marijuana and other controlled substances, and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited. Employees must also meet grooming standards that limit visible tattoos and piercings.

American Cruise Lines is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetic information.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing