Lead Production Chef (Kenai Fjords Tours) at Pursuit Collection

What perks can you expect?:

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. 

• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. 

• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail. 

• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources. 

• Housing accommodations available with competitive rates 

• Referral bonus available  

What will be your daily pursuit?:

Deep down, our mission and values make us who we are as a team. This is what we strive for in all of the connections we create for our guests and for each other.

What will your compensation be?:

$23.00 per hour

When does this adventure begin?:

This role is posted for our spring/summer 2025 season!

What will you do in this job?:

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 Kenai Fjords Tours. As the Production Lead, you will oversee, instruct, and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room service, and oversee preparation of menu items for banquets and weddings. 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:

• Instruct Prep Cooks in their duties
• Lead prep team in daily production of menu items, maintaining pars, following FIFO
• Maintaining cleanliness and operation of production area
• Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
• Coordinating with the Executive Chef and Events Manager, prepare and cook menu items for banquet events and weddings
• Supervise menu and shift change over
• Assist Sous Chefs in BOH Operations as needed

What skills and experience do you need for this job?:

• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely
• Knowledge of proper FIFO and rotation procedures
• Ability to work as a team member with kitchen and service staff to insure excellent guest service

What will your work environment be like?:

Beautiful. You’ll be working in the iconic, unforgettable and inspiring location. Regardless of what your role is with us, you’ll really get the chance to explore and see amazing scenery and wildlife within the last frontier. 

 

Fun. You'll be meeting team members from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events. 

Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.  

Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.  

 

Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) as required  

 

We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole. 

EEO:

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.   

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team!  

 

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at ta@pursuitcollection.com. 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.