Chef de Cuisine

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line; College (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cruise

Referral program

Lifetime experience

Rewards program

Community service

Employee activities

Professional growth

Job summary

HAP Alaska Yukon is seeking an experienced seasonal Chef de Cuisine for Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge. You will oversee culinary operations in a high-volume, full-service F&B venue and work with the Food and Beverage Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree, ServSafe certification, 5+ years in a busy kitchen with at least 1 year in a leadership role, strong cost control, training, and team development.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 5 years in a high-volume kitchen with 1 year in leadership.
• Experience with menu development and cost management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Health and safety: ensure kitchen operations meet health regulations and brand standards.
• Food prep and quality control: oversee dishes for consistency and excellence.
• Staff management and training: lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff with scheduling.
• Inventory and cost control: manage inventory and food costs within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost management

Communication

Organizational skills

Kitchen operations

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Chef de Cuisine

Department: Food and Beverage

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

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 at our Fairbanks Princess Riverside 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health Environment Safety & Security: Ensure all kitchen operations comply with health and safety regulations and company policies/ Holland America brand standards.


• Food Preparation and Quality Control: Oversee the preparation and presentation of all dishes, ensuring consistency and excellence in taste and appearance.


• Staff Management and Training: Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment through dynamic scheduling. Implement effective strategies to address team challenges including remedial training and disciplinary action.


• Inventory and Cost Management: Manage inventory, order supplies from internal warehouse, and control food costs to maximize profitability in line with budget.

REQUIREMENTS

• The Chef de Cuisine plays a pivotal role in shaping the culinary and guest experience across the organization, impacting both shore and fleet operations.


• Ability to address and resolve complex culinary challenges, including menu adjustments and staff coordination.


• Directly influences customer satisfaction and the reputation of the Food and Beverage department through exceptional culinary offerings.


• Requires strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team, oversee kitchen operations, and drive continuous improvement.


• Must pass a pre-employment background check.


• Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.


• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification.


• ServSafe certification.


• Valid driver's license.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.


• Proven track record of menu development and cost management.
  
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant automation systems.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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.