Sous Chef - join us this summer in the majestic mountains of Alaska!

Posted: Apr 29, 2026

Sous Chef

Majestic Valley Lodge

Sutton, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$1,000.00 / week + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
May 24, 2026

Seeking a reliable and enthusiastic SOUS CHEF experienced in preparing all meals for a high-end resort to help for the summer season.  Must be able to work independently as well as be a part of a team. Time management, cleanliness, and the ability to accept direction essential. The SOUS CHEF at Majestic will work with two-three other chefs (one Head) and should expect to work in all areas of meal planning, food shopping, preparation, presentation, cooking, and serving.  Your schedule will be dependent upon the number of guests booked in any given week, but a 40+ hour work week with a flexible schedule will be required.   You may be responsible for cooking breakfast (buffet or menu) and dinner (menu) as well as staff meals.

We need the SOUS CHEF at the end of May for our kitchen to open on June 1, and the end date will be on or around September 19, 2026. You will be required to work 6 days a week or as needed. Hours/time of day will vary depending on the number of guests and guest's needs. 

Ten wedding weekends are booked this summer  in addition to tour groups and independent travelers daily.

We have employee lodging and meals are FREE. Cell phone (AT&T) and great wifi access are both available at the lodge.

Our 7000 sq foot log lodge is located at a 3000-foot elevation between the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountain ranges. Look out the kitchen windows and see Dall sheep, moose, and bear traversing the mountains. There are 21 guest rooms and cabins. Local rafting and glacier trekking companies offer employee-free adventure excursions, and there is hiking right out the door. Staff from the other local businesses frequently have social gatherings. 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Previous Chef/Sous Chef experience

  • Catering or Wedding experience a huge plus

  • Desire and ability to work at a remote lodge in a wilderness setting

  • Ability to work well with others

  • Ability to accept supervision and to work alone

  • Good character, integrity, and adaptability

  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, good judgment, patience, and self-control  

  • No ego

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Majestic Valley Lodge

Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge is a remote and beautiful mountain retreat in the majestic Chugach mountains of Alaska. Family run for over 20 years, the lodge offers amazing cuisine, lodging in 21 rooms and cabins and a sought-after wedding venue during the summer months, as well as backcountry helicopter skiing during the winter months.

Location
Alaska
Season
Summer
Staff size
15-20
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Free housing, double occupancy
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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