Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from February 28th, 2025 to September 30th, 2025.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Supervisory and restaurant experience
- Must be 21 years of age
- Knowledge of POS systems and procedures
- Prepare baked goods and fresh bread to standards of the kitchen for every service
- Bake pastries for a morning coffee shop on property
- Work with the Executive Chef to keep standards of pastries to a high standard
- Work closely with sous chefs to communicate your needs for prep from the prep crew
- Help the breakfast staff maintain food back-ups for the daily breakfast buffet
- Sanitize work areas during shift and stay organized
- Ensure all equipment is clean
- Sanitize work areas during shift and before the next shift
- Ensure all equipment is clean
- Follow and complete prep list each day
- Use standard recipes and presentations
- Prepare prep list for following shift
- Execute bar setup and closing procedures
- Conduct proper alcohol serving procedures
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Close and balance assigned till, account for food and alcohol served
- Collaborate with wait staff to ensure that tables are cleared, cleaned and ready for the next guests
- Prepare dining room for guests by setting tables and stocking all necessary supplies prior to the beginning of service
- Support wait staff by assisting with delivery of food and retrieval of required supplies
- Arrange tables for large parties
- Maintain a clean and sanitary bussing station
- Operate the industrial dishwasher
- Wash glassware and other implements by hand when necessary
- Empty and clean all trash receptacles
- Stock supplies in serving stations or storage
- Empty and clean all garbage receptacles
- Follow sanitation policies at all times
- Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff as necessary, especially at peak hours
- Collaborate with wait staff to ensure that tables are cleared, cleaned and ready for the next guests
- Prepare dining room for guests by setting tables and stocking all necessary supplies prior to the beginning of service
- Support wait staff by assisting with delivery of food and retrieval of required supplies
- Arrange tables for large parties
- Maintain a clean and sanitary bussing station
- Maintain warehouse in neat and orderly fashion
- Receive, check and stock food and beverage orders
- Stock and clean kitchen dry storage and walk-in cooler
- Logging of temperature variance for coolers and freezers
- Execute bar setup and closing procedures
- Conduct proper alcohol serving procedures
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Close and balance assigned till, account for food and alcohol served
- Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous custodial experience viewed advantageous
- Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license
- Knowledge of safety with cleaning chemicals and techniques
- Ability to regularly life 50 pounds
- Take directions from Chef
- Provide excellent service to both guests and team members
- Ensure all guests’ special needs are met, including dietary restrictions
- Estimate food consumption and purchases or requisitions food and kitchen supplies
- Ensure efficiency and timely food production and safety
- Participate in the provisioning of the island to include loading and unloading of supply vessels, conducting inventories and properly and safely storing items
- Instruct Line Cooks and Prep Cooks in their duties
- Interface with service staff to provide excellent customer service
- Assist with training and education of service staff in menu content
- Supervise menu and shift change over
- Develop daily specials
- Acknowledge and understand daily menu changes
- Ensure excellent guest service through training and supervising of dining room and bar team members
- Coordinate an efficient working environment between the kitchen and front of house team members
- Accurately report food and beverage data
- Set up wait stations for the shift
- Set up the kitchen service areas for the shift
- Knowledge and understanding of the daily specials
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Oversee staff, ensuring productivity and safety
- Perform weekly inventory and order items as needed
- Develop daily specials
- Ensure proper use and handling of food and equipment
- Set up host station for shift
- Obtain reservations, map seating arrangements, acknowledge, greet and seat guests
- Close tickets and tender change as necessary
- Acknowledge and understand daily menu changes
- Clean all rooms and other areas assigned to you
- Respond quickly to guest requests with accommodations that may enhance their experiences with the lodge
- Ensure privacy and confidentiality for lodge guests
- Address questions and concerns and report identified maintenance issues to supervisor
- Relieve Housekeeping Manager, Assistant Housekeeping Manager, and Laundry Supervisor during scheduled days off
- Perform inspections to ensure cleanliness is up to standards and meets guest expectations
- Assist with the preparation schedules and payroll
- Provide training and support to housekeeping and laundry staff
- Supervise, train and provide leadership to the Laundry Attendants
- Safely operate laundry equipment; launder, fold and organize all Lodge linens
- Fill linen orders and maintain specific linen inventories
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals
- Take directions from Chef
- Provide excellent service to both guests and team members
- Ensure all guests’ special needs are met, including dietary restrictions
- Estimate food consumption and purchases or requisitions food and kitchen supplies
- Ensure efficiency and timely food production and safety
- Participate in the provisioning of the island to include loading and unloading of supply vessels, conducting inventories and properly and safely storing items
- Positive customer service attitude
- Ability to take direction from managers and supervisors
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Ability communicate effectively with co-workers and guests
- Respond to maintenance requests
- Communicate daily with Front Desk and Housekeeping team members to respond to immediate needs
- Ensure grounds and landscaping are well kept at all times
- Perform standard daily lodge usage and safety checks
- Provide guest with lodging and local area information
- Perform guest reservations, check-in and checkout procedures
- Balance deposits to sales and complete all accounting forms
- Run end-of-day reports and package audit envelopes
- Sanitize work areas during shift and before the next shift
- Ensure all equipment is clean
- Follow and complete prep list each day
- Use standard recipes and presentations
- Prepare prep list for following shift
- Instruct Line Cooks and Prep Cooks in their duties
- Interface with service staff to provide excellent customer service
- Assist with training and education of service staff in menu content
- Supervise menu and shift change over
- Develop daily specials
- Provide sales and service for Gift Shop guests; assist with retail and food and beverage purchases
- Close and balance assigned till and submit daily paperwork for night audits
- Computer process all sales transactions
- Inventory control and restocking of items, maintaining a list of restocking needs
- Assist management with daily operational tasks
- Clean all rooms and other areas assigned to you
- Respond quickly to guest requests with accommodations that may enhance their experiences with the lodge
- Ensure privacy and confidentiality for lodge guests
- Address questions and concerns and report identified maintenance issues to supervisor
- Greet arriving/departing guests in a professional and pleasant manner and provide excellent guest
service - Be knowledgeable of lodge services, daily functions or activities occurring at the Lodge and in the area.
- Serves as the central information center for all lodge operations
- Accounts for monies collected and perform basic accounting and cash handling procedures.
- Reconcile guest folios ensuring all charges are correct and accurate
- Set up wait stations for the shift
- Set up the kitchen service areas for the shift
- Knowledge and understanding of the daily specials
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Safely transport guests and luggage to and from the Train Depot and town
- Perform light maintenance duties
- Greet arriving and departing guests
- Wash, vacuum and service vehicle at the beginning and end of each shift
- Oversee staff, ensuring productivity and safety
- Perform weekly inventory and order items as needed
- Develop daily specials
- Ensure proper use and handling of food and equipment
Front Desk Assistant Manager
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Front Desk Assistant Manager, you will assist the Front Desk Manager to oversee and be responsible for the daily operations of the front desk. You will work closely with the staff in an efficient, courteous and dedicated manner.
Housekeeping Assistant Manager
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Housekeeping Assistant Manager, you will oversee and be responsible for the daily operations of the Housekeeping & Laundry departments.
F&B Shift Supervisor
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As Asst. Restaurant Manager, you will supervise the dining area and bar employees to ensure excellent guest service and enhance the dining experience for all guests.
Baker
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Pastry Chef you will prepare various bread dough, pizza dough, delicious desserts, specials, dessert garnishes, breakfast rolls/muffins, and basic preparations. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Barista
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Barista, you will present a courteous and positive guest service attitude. You will be responsible for making exceptional, high quality beverages to include a variety of coffee drinks and smoothies. You will also be responsible for preparing food items, cash handling and monitoring food quality and sanitary conditions. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
Bartender
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Bartender, you will be responsible for all bar operations and provide excellent guest service. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Bell Captain
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Bell Captain, you will oversee and be responsible for the daily operations of the bell staff and luggage handling.
Bell Staff
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As Bell Staff, you will be responsible for assisting lodge guests with luggage. This position includes porterage.
Busser
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Busser, you will assist the wait staff in serving food, filling and re-filling drinks and cleaning the guest tables. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
Custodian
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Custodian, you will provide daily cleaning throughout the lodge and employee housing common areas.
Dishwasher
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Dishwasher, you will provide fellow co-workers with assistance in the kitchen as needed and follow all sanitary and health-related protocols. You will have a range of duties and responsibilities such as:
Banquet Captain
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Food and Beverage Administrator, you will provide office services while working closely with the staff in an efficient, courteous and dedicated manner.
Food Runner
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Food Runner, you will assist the wait staff in serving food, filling and re-filling drinks and cleaning the guest tables. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
Food Warehouse Assistant
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Warehouse Assistant, you will contribute to the daily operation of the warehouse to provide support for kitchen operations and lodge receiving and delivery.
You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
Front Desk Agent
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Front Desk Agent, you will be responsible for assisting guests with reservations, guest check-in, guest checkout, tour bookings and general area information.
Homestead Bartender
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As the Bartender, you will be responsible for all bar operations and provide excellent guest service. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Homestead Dishwasher
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As the Custodian, you will provide daily cleaning throughout the restaurant.
Homestead Line Cook
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As the Cook II, you will prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations.
Homestead Production Lead
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As the Production Lead, you will oversee, instruct and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room service. You will work closely with the staff in an efficient, courteous and dedicated manner to ensure that the guest’s expectations are met. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
Homestead F&B Shift Manager
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead Restaurant. As Restaurant Assistant Manager, you will supervise the dining area and bar employees to ensure excellent guest service and enhance the dining experience for all guests. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Homestead Server
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As a Server, you will provide excellent guest service to dining guests at all times. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Homestead Sous Chef
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As Sous Chef, you will oversee and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room services. You will instruct line cooks and prep cooks in their duties. You will assist with presentation development, maintaining budgeted food and labor costs. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Host
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Host, you will accurately and efficiently handing dining are monetary transactions while providing excellent guest service. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Housekeeping & Laundry Attendant
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Housekeeper, you will provide comfort to our guests by ensuring that guest rooms and public areas are clean and inviting.
You will work with Team members within your department and others to complete the following tasks:
Housekeeping Supervisor
You will work with Team members within your department and others to complete the following tasks:
Laundry Supervisor
The Laundry Supervisor trains, supervises and creates the schedules for laundry staff. As Laundry Supervisor, you will be responsible for the daily laundering and folding of Lodge linen and for the safe and efficient operation of laundry equipment. You will perform daily inspections and maintenance of laundry equipment. You will work with team members within your department and others to complete the following tasks:
Line Cook
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Cook II, you will prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations.
Linen Runner
Transport linens to/from laundry building and Lodge. Safely operate Lodge vehicle. Provide excellent customer service to hotel guests. Maintain the outside appearance of all lodge buildings. Assist housekeeping staff to ensure every room cleaned meets the high standards of the lodge. Ensure all lodge linen closets are stocked. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.
Maintenance Tech
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of lodge property and equipment while maintaining a safe environment for guests and team members. You will assist in the following duties:
Night Auditor
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Night Auditor, you will be responsible for assisting guests with reservations, guest check-ins, guest checkouts and general information. You will serve as the central information center for all lodge operations.
Prep Cook
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Prep Cook, you will prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Production Lead
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Production Lead, you will oversee, instruct and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room service. You will work closely with the staff in an efficient, courteous and dedicated manner to ensure that the guest’s expectations are met. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
Retail Associate
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Retail Associate, you will accurately and efficiently handle monetary transactions. You will answer client questions in regards to products, the lodge and Alaska. You will have a range of duties including:
Room Inspector
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Room Inspector, you will provide comfort to our guests by ensuring that guest rooms and public areas are clean and inviting.
You will work with Team members within your department and others to complete the following tasks:
Rooms Blocker
Responsible for the daily operations of the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Reservations. Work closely with the staff in an efficient, courteous and dedicated manner to ensure that the guest’s expectations are exceeded. Provide quality service and enhance the guest experience while following the company and Windsong Lodge’s policies and procedures.
Server
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Server, you will provide excellent guest service to dining guests at all times. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Shuttle Driver
$22.00/hour for Non-CDL, $26.00 for CDL holders.
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Shuttle Driver, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the shuttle. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Sous Chef
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As Sous Chef, you will oversee and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room services. You will instruct line cooks and prep cooks in their duties. You will assist with presentation development, maintaining budgeted food and labor costs. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
How to Apply
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Contact Info
- Jeremy Sullivan
- peopleandculture@alaskacollection.com
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