Chef, Executive

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cruise after first season

Referral program

Experience of a lifetime

Rewards & Incentives

Community service

Employee activities

Professional growth

Job summary

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line seeks an Executive Chef for the Dawson City Inn, overseeing the entire kitchen operation in a seasonal full-time capacity. Lead the culinary team, manage labor and food costs, and drive sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance in a northern venue.

You will train staff, develop menus, ensure consistent plating, and collaborate with F&B and management to deliver exceptional guest experiences while meeting company standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary training and leadership experience in kitchen operations.
• Experience leading teams and managing inventory.
• Food handlers certificate and Serve-Safe Manager certification required.
• Experience in hotel or member club environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all BOH staff and coordinate with F&B and General Manager.
• Train staff on food handling and menu items.
• Supervise food production, storage, and sanitation.
• Maintain records, logs, and audits.
• Manage timecards and scheduling.
• Ensure adherence to HESS and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in menu development and plating standards.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and guest needs.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team management

Training & development

Cost control

Menu planning

Education

Culinary school degree

Job description

Chef, Executive

Department: Food and Beverage

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Holland America Dawson City Inn

Description

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.

The Head Chef and the Sous Chef are the true dream team when it comes to leading the culinary team toward success. Oversees entire kitchen operation, accountable for labor and food cost controls, employee lifecycle, human resource needs, and scheduling. Will develop and enrich sanitation and safety protocols to align with territorial, local, and Company laws and regulations. Get ready to create once in a lifetime relationships and memories while working in the beautiful north!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all BOH staff alongside Chef. Work closely with F&B, Bar, and General Manager to ensure company policies and standards are being met and exceeded.
• Train all new employees and refresh returning staff on proper food handling and menu items.
• Supervision of food production, storage, and sanitation processes.
• Oversee record keeping, control logs, and auditing.
• Employee timecard management.
• Ensure company HESS and sanitation procedures are followed and held to the highest standard. Including internal audits.
• Follow all company recipes, and ensure all staff is prepping, preparing, and plating to standard.
• FIFO, food cost management.
• Assist as needed in menu development and creation.
• Daily presence viewing plates going out to guests and tasting of product being served.
• Pre-shift and safety meetings with direct reports and staff.
• Mentor and coach staff to ensure the highest level of the product is being served.
• Work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must be willing and able to accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Effectively and proactively communicate any safety, guest, or employee concerns with management.
• Contributing to the overall success of the venues, be it running the wheel or assisting servers and food expeditors.
• Schedule and oversee off-site needs for catering events including creating menus, food orders, staffing for service, set-up/tear-down, and transportation of items.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all work and storage spaces.
• Perform general administrative duties including; email communications with vendors and fellow Managers, generating and maintaining forms and reference documents, and attending monthly safety and general meetings.
• Generate and maintain forms in accordance with Disciplinary Action and Workplace Injuries in a prompt manner.
• Contribute effectively to a positive guest experience while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs./23 kg.
• This job requires a level of knowledge in food production and preparation equivalent to that which would be acquired through the completion of Culinary school.
• Experience in a leadership position(s) and restaurant operations; including management and inventory control, preferably in a hotel or member’s club environment is desired.
• Food handlers Certificate course completion is required upon hire.
• Demonstration of directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Serve-safe Manager Certificate.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check that could include a credit check.
• Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to respond to customer, employee, and vendor feedback and concerns in a friendly and understanding manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive guest and employee information.
• Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards.
• Exceptional teamwork skills are required.
• Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

BENEFITS

• Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON!
• Reward for Referral Program
• Experience – Of a lifetime!
• Rewards & Incentives
• Community Service
• Employee Activities
• Professional Growth

HAP Alaska Yukon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.