Chef de Cuisine

Alaskajobs; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cruise after first season

Referral program

Professional growth opportunities

Rewards & incentives

Job summary

HAP Alaska Yukon is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine for the Denali Lodge to oversee culinary operations in a high-volume, full-service venue. The role requires strong leadership, training, and a focus on food safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.

This seasonal nine-month contract runs from January 2026, with preseason prep, and includes opportunities to collaborate with the Food and Beverage Manager and Executive Chef to deliver exceptional experiences for guests and team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume food and beverage operations.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to manage production forecasts and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations of a high-volume, full-service venue.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage Manager and Executive Chef on menus and goals.
• Forecast production and manage scheduling within budget to meet guest expectations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food safety protocols

Budgeting & cost control

Inventory management

Menu development

Job description

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

Holland America Line and Princess Cruises united as HAP-Alaska/Yukon Land Operations. We're innovators in Alaska and Yukon tourism and advocates for the environment. Our team supports a combined fleet of ships sailing to Alaska each summer, operating lodges and hotels, luxury motor coaches and the largest domed rail cars in the world. Our guests experience both luxury and adventure that is truly unmatched.

We're looking for an experienced seasonal

Chef de Cuisine

to fill this role, which is based in our Holland America Denali Lodge. You'll be responsible for primarily overseeing the culinary operations of one of our full service, high-volume Food and Beverage venues with additional responsibilities as assigned by the Food and Beverage Manager.

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for ensuring consistent and rigorous adherence to food safety protocol, sanitation and overall public health by providing thorough training and regular oversight of culinary operations. Key responsibilities of this role include team management and development, accountability to projected food cost, scheduling within budget, inventory management, maintaining accurate weekly production forecast and ensuring overall operational goals are met. The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager, Executive Chef and other key leaders to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary expertise, strong leadership skills, a passion for innovation in the kitchen and an understanding of critical administrative responsibilities.

The seasonal Chef de Cuisine position is a nine month contract, with preseason preparation responsibilities beginning in January 2026.

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.