Sous Chef (KFWL/Fox Island)
Company: Pursuit Collection
Location: Seward
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job Description:
What perks can you expect?:/ 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
What will be your daily pursuit?: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. What
will your compensation be?:$23.00 per hour When does this adventure
begin?:This role is posted for our spring/summer 2025 season What
will you do in this job?:This is a remote, boat-in position located
in Kenai Fjords National Park. Due to this, all positions at KFWL
require assisting in other departments. Coordinates activities of
and directs training of prep cooks and kitchen stewards engaged in
preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable
food service. The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the
operation of Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge and Day Lodge on a
remote island in the absence and by direction of the Executive
Chef. The Sous Chef ensures guests receive high quality lodging and
dining experience. The Sous Chef, as directed by the Chef,
coordinates and facilitates that the island is safe and highly
enjoyable for guests, facilities are clean and well maintained,
necessary supplies are on hand, and waste is minimized. Major
Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities): Provide excellent
customer service to guests and other team members Make sound
judgments and anticipate issues and opportunities Handle comments,
complaints and concern, with a high level of efficiency and in the
best interest of the guest Work closely with all other departments
to ensure overall guest satisfaction Ensure that guests--- special
needs are met Greet arriving/departing guests in a professional and
pleasant manner Be knowledgeable of daily functions or activities
occurring at the Lodge and in area to answer guests--- questions
Assist with planning menus for all meals that create an exceptional
dining environment that is compatible with the island experience,
allow options for guests with special dietary needs, and manage
costs Primarily responsible to prepare, cook, and clean after all
meals are served in the wilderness lodge, including washing dishes
Establish and maintain a positive relationship with guests. Ensure
that they know what to expect, and how to express concerns and
questions Work with the Chef, Day Lodge Lead, SWL Executive Chef,
and KFT Warehouse Manager to ensure that supplies are ordered,
received, stored and inventoried properly so that guest
satisfaction and safety are maintained and costs are managed
Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation facilities. Keep
kitchen, food preparation and storage areas in strict adherence
with health regulations Coordinate and assist the Chef in ordering,
special island events, scheduling, staffing and safety training in
order to foster exceptional teamwork and improve the customer
experience Coordinate with the island Maintenance Team to
accomplish periodic and special maintenance projects in order to
ensure facilities are safe, clean, and compatible with the KFWL
product Work with Seward based managers to ensure that the island
is prepared for guests and that special requirements are met
consistently Conduct other duties as required, including opening
and closing duties, coordination of employee meals, day lodge
support, ordering materials and other tasks Plans or participates
in planning menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers,
taking into account probable number of guests, marketing
conditions, popularity of various dishes, and dynamics of menus
Estimates food consumption, and purchases requisitions foodstuffs
and kitchen supplies Supervises cooks and other kitchen personnel
and coordinates their assignments to ensure economical and timely
food production and safety Observes methods of food preparation and
cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food
is prepared in prescribed manner Arrive to work on time, ready to
work, dressed in clean uniform, with a neat and clean appearance
Familiarizes newly hired staff with practices of kitchen and
assists in continuous training Participate in emergency response
activities including firefighting, emergency medical activities
(within an employee---s training limitations) and other incidents
Other duties as assigned What skills and experience do you need for
this job?:Current CPR and First Aid Training for Alcohol
Professionals (TAPs) certification ServSafe Food Protection Manager
certificate preferred Knowledge of proper food handling and
preparations standards Strong communication and interpersonal
skills Culinary School graduate or previous experience as a cook or
supervisor in food service operations, or equivalent combination of
experience and training What will your work environment be
like?:Beautiful. You---ll be working in the iconic, unforgettable
and inspiring location. Regardless of what your role is with us,
you---ll really get the chance to explore and see amazing scenery
and wildlife within the last frontier. 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. EEO:
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in
the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to
race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability,
veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places
a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing
that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We
encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply
and join our inclusive team We are working to eliminate barriers
for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If
you can---t apply online or need accommodation during the
application or hiring process, please contact our Talent &
Acquisition Team at tapursuitcollection.com. We thank all
candidates for their interest, however, please note that only
applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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