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Lead Banquet Chef/Cook - Hornblower - San Diego

Hornblower
San Diego, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2025

Salary Range: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour

City Cruises is seeking talented Lead Cooks for our operation in San Diego.

About the Opportunity:

Work consists of primarily banquets with a wide range of menus from festive casual to California classic. Successful candidates will have attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.  A flexible schedule is required.  

About You:

The right candidate will provide  a quality product on a consistent basis while maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction. Provide an outgoing and supportive personality with outstanding teamwork, and will follow all current company policies and adhere to strict safety guidelines.  This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and cooking food aboard yachts or in our prep kitchen for events 

  • Loading and unloading food and supplies onto boats as needed

  • Assisting in breaking down and cleaning the galley at the end of each shift

  • Working and collaborating with Vessel operations crew and front of house team to satisfy 100% of our guests

  • Learning all safety and security duties required for the position

  • Availability on nights, weekends and holidays a must

  • Adhere and maintain strict guidelines to food production and handling of all food products.
  • Maintain consistent and open lines of communication with on board management.
  • Address any on board guest service food requirements when asked.
  • Adapt to changes quickly with function timelines and prep for successful completion of each event.
  • Provide support to the front of the house staff on all related functions.
  • Communicate any difficulties or breakdowns with onboard equipment to your direct report.
  • Show up ready to work on time and follow communicated instructions by management.
  • Additional job duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • At least 6 months kitchen experience which includes prep work, line cooking and knowledge of health and sanitation codes

  • California Food handler’s card required within 30 days of employment

  • TWIC and MMC Card required within 30 days of employment
  • Valid Driver license a plus

  • 18 years old

About Us:

City Cruises’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Cruises' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and 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 status, 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. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Hornblower will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with fair chance or other applicable laws and regulations.

 

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Salary : $21 - $24

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