We are currently recruiting for this position for a late spring/early summer hire

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in Our Service System (OSS)


• Operate dish machine; ensures all dishes are cleaned, organized, and stored appropriately


• Ensure that dishwasher is in proper working order; responsible for routine cleaning of equipment and refilling chemicals as needed


• Test and document dish machine temperature and sanitizer daily


• Stock supplies such as food and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and buffets or food stations


• Receive and store food and supplies using proper food handling techniques including stock rotation and monitoring temperatures of perishable products


• Assist in routine cleaning of galley including daily cleaning of equipment and implements, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and mopping floors


• Maintain safety and cleanliness of galley and service areas; sweep and scrub floors, clean garbage cans with water, sort and remove trash – placing it in designated pickup areas


• Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time


• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards


• Additional job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Previous kitchen experience preferred


• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential


• Will be closely supervised; must be able to take direction


• Must be able to effectively understand and convey verbal information to coworkers


• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others


• Will work for extended periods without sitting


• The nature of the work may be strenuous and the work environment may be warm


• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and stacks of china


• Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays


• Must be at least 18 years old


• Per US Coast Guard regulation, must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident

Hornblower has been the leading yacht and public dining cruise company in the United States for more than 38 years. Companies within the Hornblower family include Hornblower Classic Cable Cars, Hornblower Cruises and Events, American Queen Steamboat Company, Victory Cruises, Boston Harbor Cruises, HMS Global Maritime, Statue Cruises, Alcatraz Cruises, Niagara Cruises and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. 

Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, Hornblower participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other applicable laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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