Alaska Fishing Lodge Jobs, summer 2008 employment opportunities @ Wilderness Place Lodge
Wilderness Place Lodge is an equal opportunity employer. We operate a summer fly-in deluxe fishing lodge on Lake Creek, 70 miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska. The approximate employment season is from June 5 - August 20 each year. Employment with us includes a monthly salary, round-trip airfare from Anchorage, employee housing, generous gratuities and all meals throughout the summer.
To Apply submit a resume stating job position desired, your personal motivation for seeking work with us, past work experience, personal skills, and 3 character references. Resumes may be submitted by email at lodgeinfo@yahoo.com
Available Positions, Summer 2008
*Fishing Guides: All positions Filled
Positions available to join our pro Alaska fishing guide staff. Our guides operate jet boats on our home swiftwater river, Lake Creek. Guides should have a personable character, knowledge of basic spin and fly fishing skills, past experience operating powerboats, tiller outboards and/or jet drive outboard motors/john boats. 1st aid/Cpr qualification is required and is part of gaining your Alaska western waters Coast Guard license which we help you to obtain. The "OUPV" or "6-pack" license is required to guide on Alaska's waterways.
We host wide array of fishermen and women from around the world. Lake Creek is one of Alaska's finest all-around river systems with all species of pacific salmon and large native rainbow trout. The key to a successful guide is being able to enjoy the atmosphere and share the memories with your clients. We focus on character rather than professional skills. We provide all training and further perks for our summer guide staff. Please send resumes by email and at least 2 character references. We plan to hire our complete guide staff by February 1, 2008.
*Lodge Dishwasher / Utility Person: Position Filled
The primary responsibility of this position is washing dishes in the lodge commercial kitchen. At times this individual my be asked to help with a wide array of lodge tasks, maintenance, firewood, yard work, cleaning, attending to guests, and assisting fellow employees when needed. Candidates must be hard-working, willing to be involved in various physical tasks, and must be very dependable, self-motivated workers. We work long days at our lodge during summer, but it is a unique, enjoyable and profitable lifestyle. We prefer an upbeat individual who has interest in the customer service/hospitality industry. We expect a high work ethic from all our staff and seek responsible employees who are motivated to do a great job on their own without constant supervision. Experience in operating outboard motor boats and/or jet boats is a bonus. Our lodge operates on a two-season basis: roughly June 10 - July 5 and July 20 - August 20 with an employee break during mid-July. Daily workload depends on the number of guests at the lodge. During peak seasons the full staff is very busy catering to the needs of our guests. During non-peak fishing seasons, our lodge is at half-capacity or less and work days are quite easy and laid back. Our staff has ample time to get on the water, relax and enjoy the beauty of our remote wilderness location. This position is paid monthly on a set salary basis plus gratuities.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Must be a self-starter who can recognize what must be done and work efficiently to achieve daily goals.
• Must have the ability to interact and work well with others
• Must be cooperative and open to suggestion
• Must be creative and willing to offer suggestions
• Must be positive, happy and enjoy their line of work
• Must have an appreciation for the out of doors and every experience remote Alaska offers
• Must be able to live in a remote location
• Must have a knack for customer service, interacting with people, sharing stories, etc.
• Must be able to share the kitchen tasks to minimize workload
Wilderness Place Lodge offers a unique opportunity for students to gain customer service skills in the area of adventure tourism. We offer better service and higher quality cuisine than most restaurants in town. Our level of service is top rate and the fishing adventures we offer are of world-class status. Our guests are world travelers and are humble people who have become great friends of all employees in years past.
Chef Position:
The chef positions have been filled for the 2008 season**
Our chef team is responsible for management of all food service operations. The chef team will also be responsible for cooking and presentation of all meals for guests and staff. Based on the preferences of the chef team, an efficient operational system will be established including employee safety, teamwork, safe food practices, food preparation, proper food storage, cleanliness, professionalism and presentation. Our chefs will also have the opportunity to order necessary items from local vendors, conduct kitchen logistics, learn budgeting techniques, etc. We offer much room for creativity and as owners simply oversee the kitchen operation to assure productivity and minimal stress.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Must have culinary experience in the classroom and in the workplace
• Must have the ability to interact and work well with others
• Must be cooperative and open to suggestion
• Must be creative and willing to offer suggestions
• Must be positive, happy and enjoy their line of work
• Must have an appreciation for the out of doors and every experience remote Alaska offers
• Must have a knack for customer service, interacting with people, sharing stories, etc.
• Must be able to conduct kitchen operations in an efficient and professional manner
• Must be able to share the kitchen tasks to minimize workload
• Must be enthusiastic about a unique atmosphere that allows for growth and development in the field of culinary arts and restaurant management
Wilderness Place Lodge offers a unique opportunity for culinary art students to gain restaurant managerial experience, hone their gourmet cooking skills, polish their customer service skills and exercise their talents and creativity in an environment like none other. We offer better service and higher quality cuisine than most restaurants in Urban America. Our guests are first-class world travelers and are humble people who have become great friends of all employees in years past.