Icy Bay Lodge

Opportunity as Head Chef in beautiful remote SE Alaska.

Posted: Jun 18, 2026

Head Chef

Icy Bay Lodge

Yakutat, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$1,200.00 / week + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Aug 23, 2026

Join our lodge family for 6 weeks this Fall as our Head Chef.   This position runs from the last week of August through early October.  We host an average of 10 clients per week who visit our lodge to fish for coho salmon.  This gig involves cooking great food for awesome guests and our hard working crew of 6.  The vibe is remote and stunning scenery, great community, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventuring.  Your room and board as well as travel to and from the lodge are covered.  All you will need to bring is creative culinary skills and a great attitude!  There is potential for longer term employment.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and further inquiries/questions to todd@icybaylodge.com or ruth@icybaylodge.com

Contact Info

Icy Bay Lodge

We are a commercial fishing and hunting lodge in remote SE Alaska. We operate seasonally from June through October. June-mid August is our summer season and is primarily off-shore fishing. Sept-early October is our Fall season, when we shift gears to coho salmon fishing and moose hunting. We host 6-10 clients per week.

Location
Alaska
Season
Fall
Staff size
6
Housing
Employer housing is not available, but resources are provided to help staff find housing in our area.
Housing details
For our Head Chef position, we offer a private room in our main lodge, with all amenities included.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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