Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Our Lodge in Sitka, Alaska employs 35-50 people for each season May thru mid-September. As one of the longest tenured and best loved fishing lodges in southeast Alaska our company has fostered a workplace that emphasizes an attitude of respect and hospitality to co-workers and guests alike. Kingfisher Charters is a family run fishing charter with modern lodge buildings and a gourmet dining room overlooking the ocean. Our Management team consisting of the Owner, General Manager and Operations Manager each of whom have over 25 years experience resulting in a consistent and positive workplace. If you are the type of person that wants to try something new, is a strong communicator that does well in social situations and has a background in a customer service centric job with an ability to learn, we will train you to have a successful summer and you will walk away with a rewarding experience. Email kingfisherlodgehr@gmail.com to apply.

Assistant lodge operations manager

Qualifications:

-1-3 years customer service industry (retail or hospitality) experience or equivalent hospitality degree

-Must be reliable and friendly

-Good Communication and Organizational skills

-Strong Time Management

-Computer literate

-Legal to work in the U.S with valid Driver’s License

-Lifting 40-50 lb. suitcases and in good physical condition

-Relocate/ Be Present in Sitka, Alaska from early May thru mid-September

Responsibilities:

-Work in 4-5 person Administrative team

-Responsible for all aspects of our customer's check-in process

-Proactively organize our customer's travel itineraries with attention to detail

-Schedule & communicate administrative duties to Mgm’t team & Department Heads

-Communicate directly with our customers for pre-trip details and during check-in

-Comfortable driving a van

-Tracking and accounting customer's movement for increased customer service levels

-Frequent standing up, bending, and moving about is required including lifting luggage

-Good decision making skills

-Hours; 7-9 hour daily shifts, 40 to 50+ hours per week.

Job Description:

Do you want an experience of a lifetime while furthering your career in the customer service field and hospitality management? Consider this excellent opportunity working for Kingfisher Charters, a fishing lodge located in beautiful Sitka, Alaska.

Kingfisher Charters, an established fishing lodge, is looking for an Assistant Operations Manager to assist in all aspects of customer service & office administrative duties. Kingfisher Charters has an unrivaled reputation for top quality fishing trips over a 30+ year period with gourmet food and a beautiful Lodge and dining room overlooking the ocean.

We are looking for that high energy, positive person who will thrive in a productive workplace and enjoy being surrounded by other hard working co-workers along with easy access to nature. The candidate must have 1-3 years in a customer service industry job, with some aspect of supervisory or management duties as part of their job responsibilities. A strong work ethic with a track record of reliability is a must along with excellent communicative skills and cognitive ability.

An Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for tracking our fishing group's lodge stay both administratively and with in-person customer service. They’ll oversee all airport arrivals, check-in at our Lodge and daily transfers to our fleet of boats. This person is also responsible for communicating operational numbers to various lodge departments such as housekeeping, fishing and the dining room.

As one of the longest tenured and best loved fishing lodges in southeast Alaska our company has fostered a workplace that emphasizes an attitude of respect and hospitality to co-workers and customers alike. If you are the type of person that wants to try something new, is a strong communicator that does well in social situations and has a background in customer service with an ability to learn, we will train you to have a successful summer and you will walk away with a rewarding experience.

Benefits:

Sitka is the 5th largest town in Alaska with world-class fishing and easy access to Seattle and is consistently ranked as one of the top towns to visit in the United States. Included housing comes with spectacular views and close proximity to the lodge, so there’s no need for a personal vehicle. The job requires an employee to be in Sitka, Alaska from mid-May through mid-of September. We offer competitive pay along with overtime, tips, and end-of-season bonus (It’s feasible to average $5,000 to $5,500 per month equaling $20-$22,000+ for the season). Lastly, we offer tenured employees a company funded IRA plan and returning bonus for continued employment.


Housekeeper/Server

Qualifications:
-1 - 2 years in a customer service or customer communication type job
-Strong communication both with customers and co-workers
-Detail oriented
-Ability to learn
-Valid Driver’s License & legal to work in U.S.
-Relocate to Sitka, Alaska for season; May 15 thru September 15
-Fluency in both verbal and written English

Responsibilities:
-Communicate and Interact with Lodge guests on a daily basis.
-Cleaning and other Housekeeping tasks in lodge general areas and bedrooms
-All aspects of serving meals to 65+ Lodge customers in our private dining room
-Washing, drying and folding Lodge laundry.
-Driving customers to & from the docks and our private dining room
-Hours; 7-9 hour daily shifts, 40 to 50+ hours per week, O.T. + seasonal bonus + tips + free staff housing & meals. 

Job Description:
Are you interested in a unique opportunity working seasonally at a fishing lodge in Alaska? Kingfisher Charters seeks full-time Housekeeping/Serving staff to work mid-May thru mid-September.
Job responsibilities include working in a modern, newly renovated Lodge buildings housekeeping and cleaning all areas including overseeing basic laundry. Also providing hospitality services such as serving breakfast or dinner in our 65 seat dining room and transporting our customers to and from the dining room to the fishing dock. Shifts can either be morning thru midday or midday thru evening.

Benefits:

Sitka is the 5th largest town in Alaska with world-class fishing and easy access to Seattle and is consistently ranked as one of the top towns to visit in the United States. Included free housing comes with spectacular views and close proximity to the Lodge, so there's no need for a personal vehicle. Also included are utilities, cable, laundry facilities and internet and most of your meals can be eaten at our Lodge. The job requires an employee to be in Sitka, Alaska from mid-May through the mid-September. We offer competitive pay along with overtime, tips, and end-of-season bonus (It's feasible to average $4,000 to $5,000 per month = $16,000+ for the season).  Lastly, we offer tenured employees a company funded IRA plan and returning bonus for continued employment.  

morning departure assistant

Qualifications:

-1 year customer service industry (retail or hospitality) experience

-Must be reliable and friendly

-Good Communication and Organizational skills

-Strong Time Management

-Fluency in both verbal and written English

-Legal to work in the U.S with valid Driver’s License

-Lifting 40-50 lb. suitcases and in good physical condition

-Relocate/ Be Present in Sitka, Alaska from early May thru mid-September


Responsibilities:

-Work in 2-3 person team

-Responsible for all aspects of our customers’ departure process

-Proactively organize our customer's travel itineraries and fish shipping details with attention to detail

-Organize and box already processed vacuum-sealed fish customers 

-Driving

-Frequent standing up, bending, and moving about is required including lifting luggage

-Good decision making skills

-Full-time Hours; 7-9 hour daily shifts, 40 to 50+ hours per week

-Part-Time hours; 4-5 hour A.M. or P.M. shifts available 


Job Description:

Do you want an experience of a lifetime while furthering your career in the customer service field? Consider this excellent opportunity working for Kingfisher Charters, a fishing lodge located in beautiful Sitka, Alaska.

Kingfisher Charters, an established fishing lodge, is looking for an Morning Departure Assistant to assist in all aspects of our customer’s departures daily. Kingfisher Charters has an unrivaled reputation for top quality fishing trips over a 30+ year period with gourmet food and a beautiful Lodge and dining room overlooking the ocean. 

We are looking for that high energy, positive person who will thrive in a productive workplace and enjoy being surrounded by other hard working co-workers and with easy access to nature. The candidate must have 1 year in a customer service industry job. A strong work ethic with a track record of reliability is a must along with excellent communicative skills and cognitive ability.

A Morning Departure Assistant works within a team of 3-4 people who organize and box already processed fish fillets. They’ll also oversee all airport departures including transporting the customer, their luggage and their fish boxes to the airport. Shifts are morning thru midday. 

As one of the longest tenured and best loved fishing lodges in southeast Alaska our company has fostered a workplace that emphasizes an attitude of respect and hospitality to co-workers and customers alike. If you are the type of person that wants to try something new, is a strong communicator that does well in social situations and has a background in customer service with an ability to learn, we will train you to have a successful summer and you will walk away with a rewarding experience.

Benefits:

Sitka is the 5th largest town in Alaska with world-class fishing and easy access to Seattle and is consistently ranked as one of the top towns to visit in the United States. Included housing comes with spectacular views and close proximity to the lodge, so there’s no need for a personal vehicle. We offer competitive pay, along with overtime, tips, and end-of-season bonus (it’s feasible to average $4,500 to $5,000 per month equaling $18,000+ for the season). Lastly, we offer tenured employees a company funded IRA plan and returning bonus for continued employment.


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Line cook

Qualifications:

-Experience; 2-3 years in a fast paced kitchen or equivalent culinary school degree

-Lifting (30 lbs), majority of shift standing and in good general physical condition.

-Proficiency in different cooking procedures, methods and techniques esp. charbroiling, deep-frying, sautéing, roasting & par-cooking.

-Superior knife skills

-Ability to communicate and work in a team setting

-Strong work ethic and reliable

-Legal to work in the U.S. and able to relocate to Sitka, Alaska May thru September 15


Responsibilities:

-Cook and prepare food according to recipes or direction to a high standard while adhering to food safety, handling and sanitation protocol.

-Maintain clean and sanitary work space

-Recognize food quality levels to provide input into menu preparation

-Support prep in all positions in the kitchen

-Work within a 4-6 person team providing appetizers and dinners for 60-70 guests.


Job Description:

Are you interested in a great opportunity in the stunning Alaska town of Sitka for 4+ months May thru mid-September? Kingfisher Charters & Lodge seeks a Line Cook with 2-3 years of experience in a high volume kitchen or an equivalent culinary degree to work in a great team. Our Lodge was established 30+ years ago and is known for premier fishing trips with an exemplary reputation for service and food.

The Line Cook position is responsible for working within a team preparing and cooking all aspects of our guest's dining experience with primary duties focused on appetizers and dinner for 60-70 people daily. This person will work with the Head Chef developing the menu daily. Shifts are 8-10 hours afternoon thru late evening with 50-60 hours per week on a 6 day work schedule. 

A successful candidate will be an integral part of a 4-6 person kitchen team including cross training to cover all kitchen duties. This person will be called on to be proficient in multiple cooking procedures with a focus on seafood and steak preparation, along with upholding cleanliness and safety standards and helping to maintain all equipment and kitchen areas. The Line Cook will help the Head Chef meet short and long term goals. 


Benefits:

 Sitka is the 5th largest town in Alaska with world-class fishing and easy access to Seattle and is consistently ranked as one of the top towns to visit in the United States with many activities such as fishing, hiking, kayaking, surfing and biking. Included housing comes with spectacular views and close proximity to the lodge, so there’s no need for a personal vehicle. The job requires an employee to be in Sitka, Alaska from mid-May through to mid-September. We offer competitive pay along with overtime, tips, and end-of-season bonus (it’s feasible to average $5,700 to $6,500 per month equaling $22,000 to $25,000+ for the season). Lastly, we offer tenured employees a company funded IRA plan and returning bonus for continued employment.


KINGFISHER CHARTERS,

104 Berry Knoll,

Sitka, Alaska 99835

Phone. 907-747-6136

Email. kingfisher@ak.net

MAILING ADDRESS

PO Box 1781

Sitka AK 99835