Executive Chef + - Angoon, AK

Main Position needing to fill - Executive Chef.  Other positions we are looking to fill for the partner are a Sous Chef.

Executive Chef - Seasonal Position must be available from June 12th - September 8th, 2021

Role and Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare all meals for guests of the Lodge that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but a variety each day. The typical meals expected, but not limited to, are the following:
• BREAKFAST: A hot made to order breakfast daily for Lodge’s guests,
• LUNCH: Prepare sandwiches and salads for the boxed lunches; Prepare lunch for those guests that remain in house or that return for lunch (3-Courses – soup/salad, main and dessert)
• DINNER: 4-course sit down dinner: 3-4 Appetizers (buffet style); starter, main entrée and dessert all plated and served.
• Expected to accommodate any special dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Execute dishes/meals and service in a timely manner
• Maintaining the rotation of product
• Responsible for all weekly food and beverage purchases
• Manage the Lodge Kitchen and Staff;
• Collaborate with the Front Room Manager
• At the end of the day, oversees clean up and ensures that kitchen and front room is ready for the following day.
• Responsible to provide meals for kitchen staff as well as dinner for other staff members.
• Adhering to the Federal Safety standards and State and Federal Health Regulations, and making sure that the Kitchen and Service Staff is adhering as well.
• May also be in charge of interviewing, hiring and training new kitchen personnel.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Excellent guest relation skills – Able to anticipate guests’ needs
• Hospitality and/or Customer Service industry experience
• Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously with professionalism and efficiency.
• Self-motivated to find practical solutions for situations that may arise.
• Act as a team player with all levels of the staff and to lead by example.
• Willing and enthusiastic to embrace the rural island lifestyle and culture
• Flexibility – there are times when team members may need to perform other duties outside their described responsibilities.

General Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in standing position for extensive periods of time, climb stairs, bend/twist at the waist
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Use hands to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Compensation:

• Salary: $945-$1120 (USD) weekly based on experience and ability to perform all responsibilities
• Travel to and from the Lodge from the lower 48.
• Room and Lodging and all meals provided (Only living expense will be personal items i.e.: toiletries, clinic visits, medicines, special food/beverage requests)
• Laundry facilities (including detergent) are provided along with bedding and towels.
• Gratuity that is built into the all-inclusive packages. And any additional gratuities that are given directly to you by guests.

Favorite Bay Lodge’s world class service includes all the creature comforts of a high-end resort, unprecedented guided fishing adventure and nature expeditions located off the beaten track in Southeast Alaska. We pride ourselves on our superior customer service, gourmet cuisine, and our attention to detail. Each and every one of our guests are important, and it is the role of our team to help create an amazing Alaskan experience.

We expect the following from all of our team members:

• Ability to interact with people, listen/hear what is said reflecting a positive, friendly and helpful attitude.
• Follow standards to create an excellent arrival, in-house and departure experience for our guests.
• Engage guests in a friendly manner at every opportunity to show appreciation for their stay.
• Must present yourself in a professional and courteous manner, maintain a clean appearance at all times when guests are in house and when representing the Lodge.
• Must be team-oriented.