Lodge Chef

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Logan EcoLodge in the Yukon seeks a passionate chef to lead the lodge kitchen autonomously while the owner guides expeditions. This is a chance to blend hospitality with wilderness adventure, presenting guests with a world-class dining experience in a remote setting.

You will design high-end menus, source locally, manage inventory and plating quality, and engage with international guests and media. English fluency is required; French is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in fine dining or boutique settings.
• Ability to lead a lodge kitchen autonomously when the owner is away.
• Excellent hospitality and presentation for an open kitchen environment.
• English fluency; French is valued.

Responsibilities

• Menu Innovation: design high-end menus including International & Northern Fusion and dietary options.
• Sustainable Sourcing: harvest local ingredients from gardens and northern lands.
• Autonomous Leadership: manage kitchen operations and lodge during owner's absence.
• Team Spirit: support with additional duties as needed in a boutique setting.
• Excellence: maintain inventory, food costing, plating, and sanitation.

Skills

Menu design

Leadership

Guest interaction

Food safety

Sustainable sourcing

Job description

We are a proud, woman-owned and operated pair of companies: Mount Logan EcoLodge, a boutique wilderness destination, and Yukon Guided Adventures. We specialize in high-end accommodations, transformative wellness retreats, and world-class expeditions. Our culinary program is our signature "Food Experience," rooted in a dedicated farm-to-table philosophy and a deep respect for the Yukon landscape. Explore our world at: https://mountloganlodge.com/

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate individual who is looking for a calling, not just a job. This is an opportunity for a dedicated culinarian to immerse themselves in a remote wilderness lifestyle where your work, creativity, and daily experience are one and the same. The Chef is a key leadership role. Because we operate both a lodge and a busy adventure company, you must be highly autonomous and capable of managing the lodge kitchen independently while the owner is leading expeditions in the field. Our kitchen is a wide-open concept; you must be a "Host-Chef"; professionally presentable, deeply hospitable, and genuinely comfortable interacting with international guests, media, and professional film crews. We aren't just looking for someone to cook; we are looking for a partner in the lodge experience who thrives in the serenity and challenges of the Yukon.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Menu Innovation: Design and execute high-end menus including International & Northern Fusion and specialized dietary styles (Vegan, Keto, Gluten-Free).
• Sustainable Sourcing: Harvest local plants, flowers, and herbs from northern lands and our gardens to create authentic Yukon flavors.
• Autonomous Leadership: Full responsibility for kitchen operations and lodge management in the owner's absence.
• Team Spirit: In our small boutique environment, we all work together. You are willing to assist with extra duties (such as cleaning or guest support) when the situation requires.
• Excellence: Manage inventory, food costing, and maintain premium plating and sanitation.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years of Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in fine dining or boutique settings.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional manners and presentation for a guest-facing open kitchen.
• Logistics: NO ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED. Candidates must be local residents or have a secured housing plan in Haines Junction.
• Transportation: Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for the 9 km commute from town.
• Language: Proficiency in English; French is highly valued.