Executive Sous Chef Seward, AK

Job Description

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience.

What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff to ensure efficient food production.

• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.

• Develop and test recipes and contribute ideas for new dishes , food specials, and seasonal /special event menus.

• Ensure that kitchen safety and sanitation standards are consistently met ( complying with Alaska food safety regulations, Internal training modules and checklists, and HACCP Plans.

• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies while controlling food and labor costs.

• Provide training, mentoring, and performance feedback to BOH staff.

• Assist in scheduling kitchen personnel to maintain staffing requirements and manage labor costs.

• Step into the role of Executive Chef during their absence.

• Work collaboratively and professionally with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless guest service.

• Participate in special events , banquets, and catering services as needed.

• Handle customer feedback professionally and make necessary adjustments.

• Assists in the training of location storeroom staff in proper ordering and transferring procedures.

• Be able to overseeing ALL deliveries for accuracy with storeroom staff and in the completion of necessary daily paperwork, i.e., Ordering, Inventory counts, invoice processing, Labor reports, Scheduling

• Participates in all Health Inspections and QA Inspections; ensuring an adequate amount of Serv Safe and/or Alaska Food Handler qualified staff in each kitchen .

• Enforces and follows all Pursuit policies and regulations.

• Participates in all monthly inventories.

• High school diploma or GED, bachelors, or associates degree preferred.

• Serve-safe certified, or a food safety certification preferred.

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a professional kitchen, including at least 2 years in a leadership/supervisory role.

• Proven experience in a high-volume AND fine-dining environment.

• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen equipment.

• Excellent leadership, organizational , and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexible schedule, including availability on nights, weekends, and holidays..

• Strong understanding of inventory control systems ( Craftable experience preferred).

• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset grounded in Pursuit’s core values —
  Safety First ,
  Honor Place ,
  Anticipate , and Bring Your Best

• Critical skill or ability to be successful in this role

• Must be able to perform all manual aspects of kitchen operation.

• Must be able to manage others under high pressure environment at times.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Manual dexterity to handle knives and kitchen tools safely.

About Us:

We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences;
Our team members included.

Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Reykjavík, Costa Rica, Las Vegas, and Chicago.

Pursuit is a publicly traded…