Posted 4 months ago
Chef, Sous
@ Holland America/Princess Alaska-Yukon Land Operations
Dawson City, Yukon
Overview
Holland America/Princess Alaska-Yukon Land Operations is hiring a Sous Chef to co-lead the kitchen with the Head Chef, overseeing food and labour costs, staffing, scheduling, sanitation and safety. The role is a temporary full-time seasonal position in the Alaska and Yukon north. The posting states a free cruise after the first season and a referral reward program.
Responsibilities:
- Manage back-of-house staff alongside the Chef
- Supervise food production, storage and sanitation
- Train new employees on food handling and menu items
- Oversee control logs, auditing and food cost management
- Schedule and oversee off-site catering events
Requirements summary:
- Culinary school and/or relevant experience
- Leadership and restaurant operations experience, preferably in hotel or club
- Able to lift 50 lbs / 23 kg
- Food handler certificate upon hire
- Must pass a pre-employment background check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Food handler certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Culinary arts |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Holland America/Princess Alaska-Yukon Land Operations
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Hiring seasonal/year-round jobs in Alaska & the Yukon. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. & CA. No visa sponsorship.
Full company description
We are a collaboration of Holland America Line and Princess Cruises, innovators in Alaska tourism and advocates for the environment. We provide all the land-based logistics and operations in Alaska and the Yukon. We offer year-round positions and summer seasonal jobs for individuals just entering the workforce to those with life experiences. We operate hotels, a fleet of luxury motor coaches and the largest domed rail cars in the world; we offer both luxury and adventure that is truly unmatched. Don’t miss your chance to find adventure and work for the largest tour operator in Alaska! To view our year-round and summer jobs in Alaska and the Yukon, visit www.alaskatourjobs.com or www.yukontourjobs.com. Must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,322
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 585
- Reported office locations
- Anchorage, AK, US
- Fairbanks, AK, US
- Denali National Park, AK, US
- Copper Center, AK, US
- Cooper Landing, AK, US
- Juneau, AK, US
- Ketchikan, AK, US
- Skagway, AK, US
- Dawson City, Dawson City, Yukon, CA, CA
- Business categories
- Tourism
- Travel
- Internet & Web Services
- Information Technology
- Other recorded names
- Holland America/Princess Alaska-Yukon Land Operations
- Specialties
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Lodges
- Rail
- and Travel
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are a collaboration of Holland America Line and Princess Cruises, innovators in Alaska tourism and advocates for the environment. We provide all the land-based logistics and operations in Alaska and the Yukon. We offer year-round positions and summer seasonal jobs for individuals just entering the workforce to those with life experiences. We operate hotels, a fleet of luxury motor coaches and the largest domed…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel Arrangements |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Anchorage, AK |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | HospitalityTourismLodgesRailand Travel |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
| View page |
Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.
The Head Chef and the Sous Chef are the true dream team when it comes to leading the culinary team toward success. Oversees entire kitchen operation, accountable for labor and food cost controls, employee lifecycle, human resource needs, and scheduling. Will develop and enrich sanitation and safety protocols to align with territorial, local, and Company laws and regulations. Get ready to create once in a lifetime relationships and memories while working in the beautiful north!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all BOH staff alongside Chef. Work closely with F&B, Bar, and General Manager to ensure company policies and standards are being met and exceeded.
- Train all new employees and refresh returning staff on proper food handling and menu items.
- Supervision of food production, storage, and sanitation processes.
- Oversee record keeping, control logs, and auditing.
- Employee timecard management.
- Ensure company HESS and sanitation procedures are followed and held to the highest standard. Including internal audits.
- Follow all company recipes, and ensure all staff is prepping, preparing, and plating to standard.
- FIFO, food cost management.
- Assist as needed in menu development and creation.
- Daily presence viewing plates going out to guests and tasting of product being served.
- Pre-shift and safety meetings with direct reports and staff.
- Mentor and coach staff to ensure the highest level of the product is being served.
- Work independently with little or no supervision.
- Must be willing and able to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Effectively and proactively communicate any safety, guest, or employee concerns with management.
- Contributing to the overall success of the venues, be it running the wheel or assisting servers and food expeditors.
- Schedule and oversee off-site needs for catering events including creating menus, food orders, staffing for service, set-up/tear-down, and transportation of items.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all work and storage spaces.
- Perform general administrative duties including; email communications with vendors and fellow Managers, generating and maintaining forms and reference documents, and attending monthly safety and general meetings.
- Generate and maintain forms in accordance with Disciplinary Action and Workplace Injuries in a prompt manner.
- Contribute effectively to a positive guest experience while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.
REQUIREMENTS
- Culinary school and/or relevant experience required.
- Experience in a leadership position(s) and restaurant operations; including management and inventory control, preferably in a hotel or member’s club environment is desired.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs./23 kg.
- Food handlers Certificate course completion is required upon hire.
- Minimum age of 19 years is required to serve alcohol in the Yukon.
- 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 Canada.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Ability to respond to customer, employee, and vendor feedback and concerns in a friendly and understanding manner.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, and maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.
- Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards.
- Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
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.
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