Employment Opportunities

Assistant Operations Manager

Qualifications:
-1 - 3 years customer service industry (retail or hospitality) experience or equivalent hospitality degree
-Must be reliable and friendly
-Fluency in both verbal and written English
-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

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
-Work with our reservation software
-Communicate directly with our customers for pre-trip details and during check-in
-Comfortable driving a van
-Tracking and accounting customer's movement for increase customer's service levels
-Relocate to beautiful Sitka, Alaska (housing included) from early May thru September 16, 2022
-Frequent standing up, bending, and moving about is required including lifting luggage
-Proactively service our customers
-Good decision making skills
-Hours are 7-9 hour daily shifts, 40 to 50+ hours per week  O.T. + seasonal bonus + tips + free staff housing & meals. 

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.
Kingfisher Charters 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 and 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.

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 $4,500 to $5,500 per month = $18-20,000+ 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; 1-2 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, sauté,   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. 

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 4-5 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 2023? Kingfisher Charters & Lodge seeks a Line Cook with 1-2 years’ 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. They 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. They will be proficient in multiple cooking procedures with a focus on seafood and steak preparation. Uphold cleanliness and safety standards along with helping to maintain all equipment and kitchen areas. This person 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. 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 $5,500 to $7,200 per month = $22-25,000+ for the season). Lastly, we offer tenured employees a company funded IRA plan and returning bonus for continued employment.   

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Breakfast Chef

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.

-Strong work ethic and reliable

-Proficiency in different cooking procedures with good knife skills

-Strong supervisory, organizational and time management skills are required

-Good communication skills with staff, supervisors and customers

-Legal to work in the U.S. & able to relocate to Sitka, Alaska May 15 - Sept 15

Responsibilities:

-Assist Head Chef with Menu Planning, inventory and ordering

-Prep and cook breakfast for 65-75 guests daily

-oversee staff responsible for presentation and serving of breakfast foods and entrée

-Work independently and finish tasks in a timely manner

-Keep high standards of quality, cleanliness & integrity

Job Description:

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a chef at an established and thriving Alaska fishing lodge? Kingfisher Charters & Lodge is seeking a Breakfast chef with 2-3 years of commercial kitchen experience or a culinary degree to work from May thru September 15, 2023.

The Breakfast Chef is responsible for all aspects of our guest's breakfast dining experience including the preparation and cooking of breakfast for 65-75 guests spread over 2 servings daily. This person will work with our Head Chef on menu planning, inventory and ordering to present a varied continental and hot entrée focused buffet meal.

A successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and be extremely reliable. As the sole chef during breakfast, they must work independently and finish tasks in a timely manner. They will also need to coordinate with the Head Chef daily goals and be communicative with a serving staff of 2-3 people.

The Breakfast Chef is responsible for the upkeep of sanitation and safety standards during their shift in the kitchen and in sharing all aspects of Kitchen prep and cleanliness within an overall cooking staff of 4-6 people. A Breakfast Chef's daily shift is 8-9 hours starting early morning thru midday. Work weeks are 6 days with an average of 50+ hours per week.

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 copious activities such as fishing, hiking, kayaking, surfing and biking. Included housing comes with spectacular views and close proximity to the Lodge foregoing any need for a personal vehicle. The job requires an employee to be here from early of May through September 15, 2023. We offer competitive wages with weekly tips ($5,000 to $6,000 per month equaling $20-$24,000 for the season) along with an end of season bonus. Lastly, we offer tenured employees a company funded IRA plan and returning bonus for continued employment.