# Executive Chef — Kitchen · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Tourism & seasonal jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/tourism-seasonal) # Executive Chef Kitchen - **Location** — Valdez, AK - **Salary** — $2,400.00 / week - **Timing** — Year-round - **Source** — CoolWorks (Alaska seasonal) (synced) Kitchen Executive Chef $2,200.00 - $2,400.00 / week Valdez Executive Chef We are looking for an experienced and qualified 3 year of experienced Executive Chef to Lead our kitchen’s activities and prepare high end meals with a fine dining experience for our high end guests. You will also oversee the operations of the restaurant and dining facility, the food that comes out of the kitchen, from conception to execution. This person will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive to the customers ensuring high quality and contentment. The position requires leading and working closely with other cooks, creating menu items and determining food inventory needs, staffing of the kitchen, developing menu offerings, forecasting supply needs and estimating costs. It is expected that the Executive Chef is able to make sure the restaurant meets all regulations, including sanitary and safety guidelines. Responsibilities Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages Arrange for repairs when necessary Remedy any problems or defects Be in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff and oversee the work of subordinates Estimate staff’s workload, maintain records of payroll and attendance Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers Order and oversee Community Yurt Breakfast, Snacks Lunch items and Dinner for all employees of VHSG, as well as Tsaina Lodge Requirements Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Lead Chef for 3 years and certificates Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress Outstanding communication and leadership skills Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) Credentials in health and safety training & Valid handler's permit for handling food Degree in Culinary science or related certificate is a plus Housing is included, meal plan for $70 per week. There is an end of year bonus based on merit of $200-$600. There is an end of year day of Skiing from Heli if you choose or touring by Heli along with a Boat Trip for employees who don't ski. Please send resume along with 3 work references to Sonya@vhsg.com and put Executive Chef in the Subject line. Read more [Apply at the source ↗](mailto:Sonya@vhsg.com) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . Decline, and they never learn who asked. ## More on the board - [Lead Bartender](https://alaskajobs.org/job/lead-bartender-25681) — Bar - [Guest Services & House Operations Manager](https://alaskajobs.org/job/guest-services-house-operations-manager-25680) — Front Office Tsaina Lodge - [Bartender](https://alaskajobs.org/job/bartender-9388) — Front of the House [More about Kitchen →](https://alaskajobs.org/employers/kitchen) [Tourism & seasonal jobs →](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/tourism-seasonal) [Rural Alaska jobs →](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/rural) [All Alaska jobs →](https://alaskajobs.org/) Posted on Alaska Jobs — the daily board for Alaska public-sector work. https://alaskajobs.org/job/executive-chef-25679 --- Markdown mirror of https://alaskajobs.org/job/executive-chef-25679 · full index: https://alaskajobs.org/llms.txt