Seasonal Sous Chef — Alaska Lodge Kitchen Lead

Allen Marine; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Marine in Sitka, AK seeks a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations across shoreside and lodge-based settings. The role focuses on food prep, quality, safety, and guest-focused service in a fast-paced tour environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of professional kitchen experience, knife skills, and the ability to train staff; Alaska Food Worker Card and TAP certification are preferred when applicable. This is an hourly position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least two years of professional culinary or commercial kitchen experience.
• Proficiency in knife skills, food preparation, cooking techniques, and safe kitchen equipment use.
• Working knowledge of food sanitation, safe storage, temperature controls, and kitchen cleaning practices.
• Ability to organize work, train colleagues, and communicate effectively in a high-volume service environment.
• Valid Alaska Food Worker Card or ability to obtain before performing duties requiring it.
• Ability to satisfy pre-employment screening including a background and drug test.
• Valid Alaska TAP certification if assigned duties require alcohol service or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily food preparation, cooking, plating, and service per recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistent food quality, freshness, and timely service in a fast-paced tour environment.
• Assist the Executive Chef with menu improvements, recipe development, and locally sourced ingredients.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is absent under management direction.
• Provide day-to-day direction, training, and coordination to kitchen and catering personnel.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Safe kitchen equipment use

Train colleagues

Effective communication

Education

Alaska TAP certification

Alaska Food Worker Card

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Allen Marine in Sitka, AK seeks a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations across shoreside and lodge-based settings. The role focuses on food prep, quality, safety, and guest-focused service in a fast-paced tour environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of professional kitchen experience, knife skills, and the ability to train staff; Alaska Food Worker Card and TAP certification are preferred when applicable. This is an hourly position.