Denali BrewPub

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Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 1st, 2025 to October 1st, 2025.

    Front of House

    Server/Bartender

    $11.73 - $15.00 / hour + tips
    Talkeetna

    As a member of the front of house team it is your responsibility to maintain the four core principles of Denali Brewpub:  Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Ownership.

    Qualifications:

    - Prior experience preferred.

    - Alaska Food Handler card.

    - Alaska TAPS card.

    - High level of attention to detail.

    - Ability to think and act creatively, while conforming to existing standard operating procedures and DEC regulations.

    - Must be in good physical condition.

    - Ability to sit/stand/bend/walk/lift and maintain manual dexterity for duration of work period.

    - Must be able to work independently.

    - Able to lift 55 lbs. and move at least 165 lbs.

    - Have a flexible schedule, team player.

    Duties will include:

    - Provide exceptional customer service.

    - Maintain appearance, cleanliness and general ambiance in accordance with the culture of Denali Brewpub.

    - Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

    - Develop a strong understanding of the menu.

    - Develop a strong understanding of craft beer, spirits and wines.

    - Maintain food cost by using portion controls and minimizing loss.

    - Develop a strong understanding of the POS.

    - Promote our retail program (i.e. merchandise sales, to go beverage sales, etc.)

    - Deliver food and beverages, bus tables and run bus tubs.

    - Greet guests and create a welcoming environment.

    - Proper cash handling.

    - Develop skills in executing the craft cocktail program.

    - Maintain food and beverage costs by using portion controls and minimizing loss.

    - Manage time between serving bar patrons and making beverages for the restaurant.

    - Wash glassware for beverage service.

    - Opening and closing duties and side work as outlined in the FOH binder.

    - Other duties as assigned by management like Hosting, Bussing or Food Running.

    Kitchen

    Kitchen Manager

    $25.00 - $35.00 / hour
    Talkeetna

    Kitchen Manager Qualifications:

    - Prior kitchen management experience.

    - ServSafe certified.

    - Extremely high level of attention to detail.

    - Ability to think and act creatively, while conforming to existing standard operating procedures and DEC regulations.

    - Be proficient in all BOH positions to assist staff as needed.

    - Possess good craft beer, wine and spirits knowledge.

    - Possess technical/mechanical skills and can troubleshoot kitchen equipment.

    - Must be in good physical condition.

    - Ability to sit/stand/bend/walk and maintain manual dexterity for duration of work period.

    - Must be able to work independently and be able & willing to work morning, midday, nights and/or weekend shifts.

    - Able to lift 55 lbs. and move at least 165 lbs., and work in extreme hot and cold environments.

    - Have a flexible schedule, team player and be 21 years or older.

    Duties will include:

    - Ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed for business.  This includes dealing with situations as they arise such as illness, injury and other unexpected events.

    - BOH schedule

    - Ensure staff is adequately trained; develop/maintain training program for all positions.

    - Coordinate with HR to adequately staff per season.  This includes working with J-1 staff and maintaining the guest worker program.

    - Meet labor, sales and costing goals as set by the general manager.

    - Ensure kitchen staff have the tools necessary to do their job well.

    - Maintain all kitchen related equipment and machinery in safe, working condition, including a proactive preventative maintenance program.

    - Maintain appearance, cleanliness and general ambiance in accordance with the culture of Denali Brewpub.

    - Contact the appropriate persons to facilitate repairs.  When possible, use in-house resources to affect repairs to minimize repair time and expense.  This may require learning new skills and dealing with problems with limited resources.

    - Develop a strong working knowledge of Menu Profit Pro and costing methods.

    - Develop a strong working knowledge of POS systems and be able use and program the system daily.

    - Work with the general manager on menu design, content and pricing.

    - Monitor departmental costing, loss and margins.

    - Loss prevention.

    - Navigate adverse situations such as power outages, water outages and flooding and develop procedures to deal with these challenges.

    - Order supplies and products as needed for daily kitchen and restaurant operations.  Coordinate with the Restaurant Manager to ensure necessary FOH items are ordered.

    - Maintain storage areas. 

    - Plan and execute special events such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, tour groups, craft beverage dinners and off-site catering events.  This includes promoting Denali Brewpub as a destination via social media, networking, etc. to grow special events and catering business.

    - Coordinate monthly inventory counts.

    - Develop farm to table, sustainability and zero waste programs.

    - Discover growth opportunities.  Plan and execute programs to achieve these goals.

    - Work to integrate the craft beverage program into the menu.

    - Seek opportunities to increase efficiencies.

    - Develop strong vendor relationships.

    - Opening and closing duties.

    - Fill in as needed.

    Benefits include

    Health Care Options

    ESOP

    Employee Discounts

    Back of House

    Kitchen Position

    $15.00 - $20.00 / hour + tips
    Talkeetna

    As a member of the kitchen team it is your responsibility to maintain the four core principles of Denali Brewpub:  Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Ownership.

    Qualifications:

    - Prior kitchen experience preferred.

    - Alaska Food Handler card.

    - High level of attention to detail.

    - Ability to think and act creatively, while conforming to existing standard operating procedures and DEC regulations.

    - Must be in good physical condition.

    - Ability to sit/stand/bend/walk and maintain manual dexterity for duration of work period.

    - Must be able to work independently.

    - Able to lift 55 lbs. and move at least 165 lbs., and work in extreme hot and cold environments.

    - Have a flexible schedule, team player.

    Duties will include:

    - Maintain appearance, cleanliness and general ambiance in accordance with the culture of Denali Brewpub.

    - Line Cook:

                    - Become proficient at execution of required stations.

                    - Maintain clean, safe stations.

                    - Develop a strong understanding of recipes and food preparation.

                    - Maintain food cost by using portion controls and minimizing loss.

                    - Minimize bio waste through food reclamation and grease management programs.

                    - Assist other stations as needed, i.e. Prep Cook and DMO.

                    - Other duties as assigned by management.

    - Prep Cook:

                    - Develop a strong understanding of recipes and food preparation.

                    - Maintain clean, safe stations.

                    - Maintain food cost by using portion controls and minimizing loss.

                    - Minimize bio waste through food reclamation and grease management programs.

                    - Assist DMO as needed.

                    - Other duties as assigned by management.

    - DMO:

                    - Clean and stock service items and kitchen equipment.

                    - Maintain a clean, safe station.

                    - Maintain cost by minimizing loss.

                    - Minimize bio waste through food reclamation and grease management programs.

                    - Clean and organize kitchen and equipment.

                    - Carry bus tubs as needed.

                    - Assist Prep Cooks as needed.

                    - Other duties as assigned by management.

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