Seasonal Kitchen Manager - Healy, Alaska!

Complimentary Housing – 2 Meals a Day – Free flight to and from Alaska! – Completion Bonus

Just off the Denali Park's highway in Healy, Alaska, you will find 49th State Brewing! Enjoy world-class beers and sustainable, local foods in a friendly brewpub setting. We offer award-winning beers and delicious food in one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Be a part of our growing and continued success! We want the best staff to create the best Alaskan hospitality experience in Denali. https://www.49thstatebrewing.com/denali/

About Us

Our Vision: Share Alaska with the world.

Our Mission: Transform our community with innovation and creativity through the best locally crafted goods and legendary hospitality in Alaska!

Our Core Values: Be Legendary, Be Honorable, Be One Team.

We own and operate several restaurants, hotels, and brewers in Anchorage and Denali National Park. Link to our website: https://www.northernhospitalitygroup.com/

We are a fast-growing company and are searching for strong leaders that believe in our vision, will accomplish our mission, and live our core values.

About You:

You are an adventurer!

You embrace a challenge!

You aren’t afraid to rough it!

A cold shower is better than no shower! (we have hot water)

You are ready for a break from technology! (wi-fi available)

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the preparation, assembly, and final presentation of ingredients according to the 49th State Brewing Company’s recipes and specifications and ensuring the quality of cooked/prepared food by testing them. You will utilize a large range of kitchen skills, including, slicing, grinding, frying, and baking during food service. This chef is also responsible for the detection and disposal of unattractive and spoiled foods. You will promote a safety culture in all areas of the workplace, including food safety, customer safety, and the safety of team members.

Essential Functions

Establish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen so that everything works like a “well-oiled machine”

Produce high-quality dishes that follow the established menu

Train talented staff from several countries around the world

Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours

Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation

Work closely with the company leaders and follow company protocols

Routinely, prepare and stock the food assembly line for service

Accurately assemble food in a timely manner, as ordered, during all meal services

Observe company health, sanitation, and food quality policies

Ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written) with employees and management

Ability to prioritize work and maintain attention to detail while working in a team or group environment

Competencies

Communication

Computer Skills

Critical Evaluation

Relationship Management

Ethical Practice

Honesty

Leadership

Ability to work well under pressure

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is responsible for all kitchen employees.

Work Environment

This position operates in a restaurant/kitchen setting. There are stairs and uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping, and falls. Kitchens can be hot, noisy, and stressful. Will be in contact with sharp and hot tools which may result in cuts, bruises and burns. Frequent hand washing is required due to staff interactions in food prep areas. Job responsibilities may include working outdoors when temperatures are at or below freezing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.

The position requires the moving of products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to stand for 8-hour shifts

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Hours and days range due to level of business. During high season expect full work weeks with hours before open and close. Slower periods might result in shorter shifts and lighter workload.

Required Education and Experience

Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.

2-4 years of experience in position(s) involving commercial food preparation.

Valid Alaska Food Handlers card

Preferred Education and Experience

Passion for craft beers.

Proficiency in the use of computer business applications, with working knowledge of computerized

restaurant point of sales (POS) systems is preferred

Works well when operations are at high volume.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Competent to work any cook station in a restaurant

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the US

EEOC

Northern Hospitality Group is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Northern Hospitality Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.