Sous Chef
Full Time • Skagway Brewing Company
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Skagway Brewing Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Sous Chef to support all kitchen operations. The Sous Chef serves as second-in-command—assisting the Executive Chef, leading the prep kitchen, and ensuring the production of high-quality, consistent food. This role trains and guides kitchen staff, maintains food-handling standards, and ensures strong communication across departments.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong work ethic, passion for culinary excellence, and knowledge of D.E.C. operating procedures. The ideal person is an efficient communicator, attentive listener, and effective motivator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads by example. This is a seasonal, full-time position averaging 50 hours per week during the cruise season, with occasional on-call availability as reasonably determined by the Operations Manager. This position reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Responsibilities of the Sous Chef
- Provide direction, training, and coaching to BOH staff; set performance standards and support skill development.
- Lead with professionalism, maintaining a positive and organized work environment.
- Supervise staff on shift; assist with problem-solving, conflict resolution, and performance communication.
- Ensure employees follow company policies; assist with disciplinary documentation under the SBC handbook.
- Maintain a State of Alaska D.E.C. Certified Food Protection Manager certification.
- Enforce all D.E.C. and OSHA regulations and ensure proper food-handling procedures.
- Train staff on menu items, recipes, and SOPs; maintain consistency in quality and presentation.
- Ensure timely and respectful communication between all departments.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, safety, and organization; report unresolved issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assist in menu development, specials planning, and portion standards with the Executive Chef.
- Assist with food ordering and inventory management as needed.
- Help maintain food and labor cost goals; support waste tracking and efficiency improvements.
- Learn and assist in maintaining Restaurant365 modules, including recipes, inventory, waste logs, and scheduling.
- Assume BOH responsibilities in the Executive Chef’s absence and help resolve customer food-related concerns.
- Support labor efficiency ratios and ensure cost-effective BOH operations.
- Contribute to training manuals and ensure consistent onboarding and staff development.
Qualifications
- 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen as a Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, or Kitchen Manager preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Professional appearance and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and remain calm under pressure.
- Team-oriented; collaborates well with other managers and staff.
- Ability to stand 10+ hours per day and lift 35+ lbs.
- Must have or obtain: State of Alaska TAPs Card and Managerial Food Handler’s Card.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable law.
Benefits / Perks
- Performance bonus up to $3,000 at season’s end.
- $35 daily per diem for food while working on-site.
- 50% off meals for self and immediate family (after per diem).
- 50% off food & retail at Salty Siren (sister restaurant).
- Subsidized seasonal housing available.
- Fun, collaborative environment where you’ll make lifelong friends.
Compensation: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
“We work hard. We play hard. And we know how to have a good time!”
That’s the motto for the hard-working crew that makes Skagway Brewing Company what it is. Serving hand-crafted ales and great pub food, the Skagway Brewing Company is a fast-paced, high-volume establishment located in the Alaskan cruise ship port of Skagway.
As mentioned above, we take pride in our sustainability efforts from our indoor aeroponic farm, capturing and reutilizing the carbon dioxide from brewing elsewhere, to processing our spent fryer oil to create our own biodiesel that is then used to heat the building as well as fuel the brewing process. This is temporarily on pause, but we plan to resume in the near future.
As an Alaskan Cruise Ship Port, our business is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism. May-October our tiny boardwalk town is overflowing with tourists. Our off-season crew is comprised of year-round locals, but we rely immensely on our “seasonal individuals” -- those drawn to the allure of Skagway, its history, and an Alaskan adventure in The Last Frontier.
The backbone to our success is not just delicious beer and food – it’s also our people that makes the experience memorable by offering fast, efficient and friendly service with a smile.
We take pride in a team that calls each other family. Respect, enthusiasm, hard work, and FUN are the names of our game.
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Nature’s playground right out your back door (hiking trails + camping galore)
Make lifelong friends and connections
Subsidized seasonal housing (private rooms!)
50% off food & retail merchandise
Completion/performance bonus
End of season employee party