(Ninilchik, Alaska)
SPEND YOUR SUMMER IN THE ALASKAN WILDERNESS
Experienced Fine Dining Server needed for intimate luxurious fishing lodge.
We are located on the Kenai Peninsula in the town of Ninilchik, Alaska. We are a small, family owned and operated business that caters exclusively to 8-12 guests on a weekly basis, from June to early September. The lodge is our home and the guests are our company. It is important that you present yourself well and professionally at all times, whether on or off duty; that you provide attentive hospitality and excellent customer service to our guests.
We are looking for a person who has fine dining experience, is out-going and enthusiastic, flexible, and who has a heart to provide excellent service. You must be a people-person, a self-motivator, have a cheerful disposition. Any barista, and wine/cocktail knowledge is a plus.
Our universal goal is to provide the best service in hospitality to our guests ~ we do this as a team where the front-of-the-house staff and the back-of-the-house work hand-in-hand. Whilst being a server and hostess is your primary task, we expect you to be willing to help other team members as needed for a smooth and efficient shift. A prima donna attitude is not welcome; we want a team player. This means you're ok to help out if needed: as in, doing a load of laundry of kitchen towels; helping the chef with finishing touches, running to the store, helping out a guest, etal.
Service
We provide wake-up room service in the mornings, buffet style breakfasts, we prepare sandwiches and lunches to go, and serve 4-course plated dinners to 8-12 guests.
Schedule
Morning Service: Approx 4/5:00 AM to 7/8:00 AM
Our service revolves around fishing schedules so mornings start early. You must be a morning person with a ready smile. In the mornings, we prepare lunches /sandwiches to go; prepare the morning trays for delivery; provide a cheery wake-up service for our guests, followed by a buffet -style breakfast. After guests leave for fishing, we collect the wake-up trays from the guests' rooms, clean up the kitchen and prepare for dinner service, setting the table, shining dinner ware and glasses, etc. We have a rotating menu that has "theme" nights and the table is set accordingly.
Dinner Service: approx 4:30 PM to approx. 9:00 PM
You are off during the day, returning to work at approx 4:30 in preparation for guests return by delivering ice buckets to their room. (Guests generally return from fishing between 3:30-5:00). Upon their return, some may ask for drinks to be served to them whilst in the hot tub, or whilst admiring their catch at the fish-hanging rack so you'll need to be ready for service. A pre-dinner snack is available to guests from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Cocktail/Appetizer hour proper is from 6-7. Guests will come in en masse at that time to mingle with one another, telling tales of their fishing adventures. During this hour, you'll serve them wine/beer/cocktails, as is their preference, as they help themselves to the appetizers served family-style.
Dinner is served promptly at 7:00 PM: Guests sit down to their first course and dinner proceeds through the various courses very quickly. Once dessert and coffee has been served, the next day's fishing schedule is determined and posted for all to see. Guests will may their way to the Pool room or outer decks to mingle, watch the sunset, play cards, or simply return to their rooms. Once everyone has left the table, we clear any remaining dishes, glasses, etc; set the table for breakfast, prepare the wake-up trays; assist in cleaning up the kitchen and set up for making the next day's lunches.
Lunches
We send our guests a food preference list ahead of time, so that we know if they have any allergies and what they would like to have for a packed lunch. (Prep is required for this so that we can work efficiently in the morning).
Compensation
Lodging is included for your work stay. (Relocation, however, is not). Shared lodging on the property is provided (max 2 persons to a room). Each cabin is equipped with wifi, a mini refrigerator, coffee maker & microwave and has a bathroom en suite, as well as ocean views. You will be paid a salary on a bi-monthly basis, plus tips. Breakfast & Lunch included.
Policies
You must have solid track record and impeccable references. We have a zero drug policy and random tests are taken. You must be agreeable to have a back-ground check.
Please email the following:-
- a current resume,
- 3 working references
- 3 personal references
Interview Process
Please submit your resume and references by email to captaincrusty@aol.com. We'll start with an interview by phone, followed by an in-person meeting (if possible), or a googlemeet or zoom call. Website: www.alaskafishinglodge.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,000.00 - $4,500.00 per month
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Fine dining server: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Handlers Card (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ninilchik, AK 99639: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person