Nashville Riverboats Cook
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Nashville Riverboats LLC
Nashville, TN, US
Summary
Prepare and cook menu items for cruises and special events while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards. Manage kitchen stations, inventory, and equipment to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery.
Job Description
Description
Line Cook - Nashville Riverboats
Manthey Hospitality | Nashville, TN | Full-Time & Part-Time
Love culinary execution, fast-paced kitchens, and creating memorable guest experiences? Manthey Hospitality is hiring Cooks to support high-quality dining operations for Nashville Riverboats.
- Short Order
- Line (Grill & Fry)
- Prep
- Salad Prep
- Pastry
Nashville Riverboats delivers unforgettable sightseeing cruises, dining experiences, weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. We blend Southern hospitality, live entertainment, and scenic river cruising into one-of-a-kind experiences.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and cook menu items to recipe standards for lunch cruises, dinner cruises, weddings, and special events
- Set up, stock, maintain, and break down assigned kitchen stations
- Prepare ingredients including vegetables, sauces, stocks, and desserts
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with health department and maritime standards
- Follow FIFO, proper labeling, dating, and safe food-handling procedures
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, surfaces, and storage areas
- Communicate with kitchen leadership and service teams to ensure timely, accurate meal delivery
- Receive and store deliveries; monitor inventory and report shortages
- Support vessel operations and partner with other departments as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned by culinary leadership
What You Bring
- 2-3 years of cooking experience in high-volume restaurants, catering, or banquet environments
- Strong working knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and sanitation practices
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, space-constrained galley conditions
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional mindset
- Comfortable working aboard vessels in tight spaces and dynamic environments
- Ability to follow detailed recipes, procedures, and safety expectations
- Prior banquet or event-based cooking experience strongly preferred
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed
- Ability to work onboard for 2–5 hour cruises; occasional extended shifts up to 12 hours
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical & Ancillary Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Cruise Tickets & Brand Discounts
Ready to help Nashville Riverboats make waves? Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Manthey Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
This job posting is a condensed summary of the role and not a full job description. A complete description will be reviewed during the interview process. Responsibilities and duties may change based on business needs and may include additional tasks not listed above.
Before it was Music City, it was a River City. Nashville’s roots run deep—and they run right through the Cumberland River. Long before the neon lights and honky-tonks, the river carried the stories, sounds, and spirit of this city. Now, it’s time to let the river sing again.
Introducing Nashville Riverboats—a new way to experience Music City. Our sightseeing and dining cruises blend Nashville’s iconic soundscape with panoramic views of its historic riverfront. From the calliope’s whistle to live music on deck, every cruise is a celebration of the city’s rhythm, heritage, and hospitality. Every turn of the wheel carries over a century of riverboat history.
Built on five generations of river-boating tradition, we’re ready to create a river of memories, right in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Come aboard and discover a side of Nashville you’ve never seen.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee