Spencer Jason Schmerzler

Spencer Jason Schmerzler is a licensed deckhand and sous chef currently employed at UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising since May 2021. Spencer has diverse experience in the culinary and hospitality sectors, including roles such as Sport’s Director at Holland America Line from January to May 2023 and Head Brewer and Operations Manager at Coastal Craft Kombucha from July 2020 to January 2021. Previous positions also include Assistant Cruise Director for Holland America Line (2016-2020), Head YAP Chef for The Glimmerglass Festival (2014-2016), Executive Chef/Partner at My Sisters’ Place (2012-2016), and various roles at Wellington's Herbs & Spices, NBT Bank, NYC DEP, and McDonald's. Spencer holds a Professional Certificate in Culinary Medicine from Plant Based Academy and degrees in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill.