- Wages/Pay
- $26.00 - $28.00 / hour + tips
- Experience Level
- Previous experience required
- Job Start Date
- Jun 01, 2026
📍 Denali National Park, Alaska
📅 Season: June 6 – September 12
Ready to trade the ordinary for something unforgettable?
Kantishna Roadhouse is seeking an experienced Dinner Chef to lead evening culinary service in the heart of Denali National Park. This is more than a seasonal kitchen job—it’s an opportunity to live and work in one of the wildest, most breathtaking places in Alaska.
Accessible only by small aircraft due to the current park road closure, our lodge offers a truly remote experience surrounded by towering peaks, endless wilderness, and a close-knit team that feels like family.
The Role
As Dinner Chef, you’ll oversee dinner service for both guests and staff while helping maintain a smooth, efficient, and high-quality kitchen operation. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in creating exceptional meals, leading by example, and thriving in a rugged, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Include:
Planning and preparing nightly dinner service
Maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, and sanitation
Managing kitchen workflow and supporting team operations
Monitoring inventory and helping control food costs
Ensuring compliance with food safety standards at all times
What We’re Looking For
Must be at least 21 years old
Minimum 3 years of hands-on chef experience in a commercial kitchen
Minimum 2 years of kitchen management experience
Current Professional Food Manager Certification
Ability to thrive in a remote setting and work 45–60+ hours per week
Flexible, positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
Room & Board
Free room and board are provided for the entire season, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Denali experience without additional living expenses.
Why Join Kantishna Roadhouse?
🏔️ Live and work deep inside Denali National Park
✈️ Experience true remote Alaska access by small aircraft
🔥 Be part of a hardworking, supportive lodge community
🌲 Disconnect from the hustle and reconnect with nature
📈 Grow personally and professionally through an unforgettable adventure
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your culinary skills, spend a summer somewhere extraordinary, or simply experience Alaska in a way few people ever will—this is your chance.
Kantishna Roadhouse is calling.
Apply today and step into the wild.
Contact Info
- Aiyana Erhart
- roadhouse@doyon.com
- (800) 942-7420
- www.kantishnaroadhouse.com
Kantishna Roadhouse
Kantishna Roadhouse is an Indigenous owned all-inclusive backcountry lodge in the heart of Denali National Park. Accessible only by air, guests experience the wilds of Kantishna with just a handful of other guests and our experienced staff. We limit the number of guests on property in order to provide a unique, intimate experience.
- Location
- Alaska
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 10-15
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Private rooms with shared bathrooms/showers.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- None
- Internet access
- Good
