Seasonal Banquet Production Lead – Alaska

Pursuit; Alaska; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit is hiring a Banquet Sous Chef for Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. The Production Lead will oversee the preparation of menu items for dining room service and for banquets and weddings, working closely with the Executive Chef and Events Manager.

You will instruct prep cooks, lead daily production, ensure food safety, and maintain production area cleanliness while coordinating with the events team. Alaska Food Workers card or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Must have Alaska Food Workers card or be able to obtain.
• ServeSafe Manage certification is advantageous.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of proper FIFO and rotation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Prep Cooks in their duties.
• Lead prep team in daily production of menu items, maintaining pars, following FIFO.
• Maintain cleanliness and operation of production area.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and Events Manager, prepare and cook menu items for banquet events and weddings.
• Supervise menu and shift change over.
• Assist Sous Chefs in BOH Operations as needed.

Skills

Work unsupervised

Kitchen equipment operation

FIFO & rotation

Team player in BOH

Alaska Food Workers card

ServeSafe Manage advantageous

Job description

Pursuit is hiring a Banquet Sous Chef for Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. The Production Lead will oversee the preparation of menu items for dining room service and for banquets and weddings, working closely with the Executive Chef and Events Manager.

You will instruct prep cooks, lead daily production, ensure food safety, and maintain production area cleanliness while coordinating with the events team. Alaska Food Workers card or eligibility is required.