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Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge welcomes guests for the 2023 season from May 15 - September 17.

Explore our current job openings below and click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application! 

  • Assistant Manager, Front Desk

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $19.00 / hour

    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.

    Apply Now!

    *We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.

  • Executive Chef

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

    The Executive Chef coordinates activities and directs training of Sous Chefs, Line Cooks and other kitchen staff who engage in preparing and cooking food to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The Executive Chef also oversees the warehouse and warehouse personnel.

    This is an Extended Seasonal Full Time role (10 month position) reporting to the Assistant General Manager. This role is responsible for the hiring, training, direction and management of kitchen and warehouse staff by developing, implementing and maintaining associated programs as well as the planning and implementation of menus.

    • Oversee preparations for the seasonal opening and closing of the Lodge’s kitchens
    • Develop, implement and maintain standards for nutrition, sanitation and food preparation standards for the kitchens
    • Oversee training programs for the Lodge’s kitchen staff are developed, maintained and regularly practiced with an emphasis on safety, product quality, food production and cleanliness
    • Oversee warehouse ordering, requisitions, stocking and receiving
    • Maintain reporting and inventory system (current system is “C-Tuit”)
    • Process, code, and organize all food invoices for monthly tracking
    • Estimate food consumption and determine food costs and relevant pricing
    • Create, develop and analyze recipes for special dishes
    • Purchase or requisition food and kitchen supplies
    • Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned

    Apply Now!

    *We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.

  • Front Desk Agent

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $14.00 / hour

    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.

    Apply Now!

    *We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.

  • Homestead Bartender

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $12.00 / hour

    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:

    • 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

    Apply Now!

  • Homestead Food Truck Cook

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $13.00 / hour + tips

    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 Waffle Food Truck. In this role you will prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations.

    • 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

    Apply Now!

  • Homestead Kitchen Manager

    $25.00 / hour

    Major Activities:

    • Work with RM, AGM and GM to create seasonal menus
    • Provisioning and purchasing of supplies for BOH. Estimate food and beverage costs Supervise portion
    • control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste
    • Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service
    • Oversee preparations for the seasonal opening and closing of the Homestead
    • Develops, implements and maintains standards for nutrition, sanitation and food preparation standards
    • for the kitchen
    • Oversees training programs for the Homestead kitchen staff are developed, maintained and regularly practiced with an emphasis on safety, product quality, food production and cleanliness ⁄ Oversee warehouse ordering, requisitions, stocking and receiving
    • Overall responsibility for the training, direction and management of kitchen staff by developing, implementing and maintaining associated programs.
    • Manage and estimate labor cost versus budgeted labor
    • Purchase or requisition food and kitchen supplies
    • Performs other duties as are appropriate and as assigned

    Apply Now!

  • Homestead Line Cook

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $16.00 - $18.00 / hour

    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.

    • 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

    Cook I Apply Now!

    Cook II Apply Now!

  • Landscaper

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $15.00 / hour

    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 Landscaper, you will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of lodge property and equipment. You will maintain and clean the grounds to be aesthetically appealing. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:

    • Walk-throughs of the grounds, picking up garbage and disposing of it
    • Water and fertilize plants
    • Mow and trim lawns
    • Perform equipment cleaning and maintenance
    • Assist with maintenance projects

    Apply Now!

    *We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.

  • Maintenance Tech

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $20.00 / hour

    This is a regular, full-time position-

    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:  

    • 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

    Apply Now!

  • Night Auditor

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $17.00 / hour

    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. 

    • 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

    Apply Now!

    *We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.

  • Server

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $11.00 / hour + tips

    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:

    • 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

    Apply Now!

  • Shuttle Driver

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $20.00 / hour + tips

    / $1000.00 sign on bonus for CDL drivers, $500.00 for non CDL

    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:

    • 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

    Apply Now!

    *We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.

  • Sous Chef

    Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
    $21.00 / hour

    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:

    • 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

    Apply Now!

    *We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.

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