Deep down, our mission and values make us who we are as a team. This is what we strive for in all of the connections we create for our guests and for each other.

The Chef is responsible for overseeing the operation of Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge and Day Lodge on a remote island and ensures guests receive a high-quality lodging and dining experience. The Chef works with the General Manager and others to ensure the island is safe and highly enjoyable for guests. Facilities are clean and well maintained, necessary supplies are on hand, and waste is minimized.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent guest service to guests and other team members.
• Making sound judgments and anticipating issues and opportunities.
• Handling comments, complaints, and concerns with a high level of efficiency and in the best interest of the guest.
• Working closely with all other departments to ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Ensuring that guests’ special needs are met.
• Planning menus for all meals that create an exceptional dining environment compatible with the island experience.
• Primarily responsible for preparing, cooking, and cleaning up after all meals served in the wilderness lodge, fine dining setting.
• Conducting other duties as required, including opening and closing duties, coordinating employee meals, Day Lodge support, ordering materials, and other tasks.

Your work environment will be:

• Beautiful: You’ll be working in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location.
• Fun: You'll be meeting team members from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events.
• Independent: You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
• Remote: Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.
• Busy: You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) as required.

We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

• Competitive perks & wages.
• Referral and end-of-season bonus available.
• FREE staff housing.
• Access to iconic National Park experiences.
• Fun staff events and parties.
• Industry discounts.
• Training to help your career grow.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Executive Chef or similar position.
• Experience managing high-volume kitchens in a variety of different restaurant types.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience working in a seasonal working environment desirable.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Training for Alcohol Professionals, TIPS.
• ServSafe Managers Certificate.