Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 10th, 2025 to September 20th, 2025.
- Must be over 25 years old (Insurance requirement).
- This is a full time position: 32 to 40 hour per workweek; some overtime may be required during July and August
- CDL Drivers are preferred for these positions. Most runs are with 14 passenger vans.
- Must provide a current MVR.
- Vehicle inspection for start of day and end of day.
- Able to care for fleet vehicle cleanliness, including interior and exterior spot checks and cleanup. While we will have a cleaning crew for the vehicles, drivers are expected to assist in this chore. This means some cleaning is required every day. Expect about 20 to 30 minutes per day at the start and end of each shift dedicated to cleaning your vehicle. Keeping the vehicles in top condition starts with cleanliness - something to stay on top of when operating on gravel roads.
- CDL Drivers are preferred for these positions. Most runs are with 14 passenger vans.
- Must provide a current MVR.
- Vehicle inspection for start of day and end of day.
- Able to care for fleet vehicle cleanliness, including interior and exterior spot checks and cleanup.
- Able to work alone and unsupervised.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to work with a pallet jack moving heavy pallets into position in the freight truck.
- Must be over 25 years old (Insurance requirement).
- This is a full time, HOURLY position: 40 hour per workweek; some split shifts required.
- Kind, careful drivers.
- Must provide a current MVR.
- CDL PREFERED But a limited number of non cdl positions are available.
- Vehicle inspection for start of day and end of day.
- Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
- Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking
- Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
- Prepare sauces and garnishes for the allocated station
- Cover, date, and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures • Inform chef in advance of likely shortages
- Serve food in keeping with the standards of the establishment
- Ensure the correct temperature of food to make it attractive and tasty
- Taste all food items for quality purposes before serving
- Use food preparation tools in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
- Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
- Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times
- Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
- Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
- Return dirty food preparation utensils to the dish room
- Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
- Clean kitchen before and after shift • Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms
- Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances
- Perform record keeping using log book entries
- Order and take delivery of food and supplies
- Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
- Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests, and supervisors
- 3+years’ experience in foodservice and hospitality arena
- Well-versed in preparing food items consistently while adhering to recipe standards
- Highly skilled in setting up stations in the restaurant
- Committed to practice, check, and strengthen food safety procedures
- Competent at creating and upholding a safe working environment
- Able to re-stock all items as required all through shift
- Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with patrons and staff
- Good math and written communication skills
- Track record of working in a flexible timetable based on employer’s requirements
- Possess food handler’s card (you can take an online course when you are in McCarthy)
- Eager to perform all kinds of additional tasks assigned by the manager
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain quick, accurate and excellent customer relationships
- Proficient in maintaining a safe working environment utilizing food safety plan
- Track record of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Show up to work on time and ready to work
- Greets all guests in a positive and upbeat manner
- demonstrates genuine hospitality and exceptional guest service
- take food and beverage orders from tables and bar guests and delivers product in timely fashion
- must keep bar and server stations stocked even during a busy shift
- Must be able to follow and memorize recipes for house cocktails
- Prepares juices, mixers, and garnishes for the day
- Must work with other staff to maintain a clean and orderly dining room, patio, and bar - this includes prebussing, straightening tables and chairs, wiping down tables, emptying ash trays, ect.
- cash handling- obtaining revenues, issuing reciepts, accepting payments and returning change
- washing and sterilizing all glassware
- helps move inventory on delivery day once per week
- Changing kegs and soda syrups as needed
- daily cleaning of restuarant - sweeping and mopping floors and cleaning restrooms
- weekly cleaning- cleaning decor, window frames, dusting high and low, ect.
- 3+years’ experience in foodservice and hospitality, will make you eligible for Server position and bartender training
- 3+ Years Professional Bartending required for Bartending duties
- Competent at creating and upholding a safe working environment
- Must be able to multitask in a very busy environment
- Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with patrons and staff
- Good math and written communication skills
- Eager to perform all kinds of additional tasks assigned by the manager
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain quick, accurate and excellent customer relationships
- Proficient in maintaining a safe working environment utilizing food safety plan
- Track record of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Must posses or be willing to get food handlers permit and Alaska TAPs card
- Must have strong knowledge and understanding of ABC regulations
- Must be able to lift 50lbs going up and down stairs
- Must be able to work 8-10 hour shifts consistently on your feet
- Must be available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late nights
- Must treat all staff and guests with respect at all times
- Prepare doughs, fillings, batters, icings, and other components by measuring or weighing ingredients to ensure uniformity.
- Responsible for baking bread, and desserts of all kinds and filling our dessert case with sweet treats.
- Use tools such as mixers and cooking machinery to blend ingredients to create high-quality baked goods.
- Cook prepared dough in ovens using molds, pans, or sheets, depending on the proper baking technique and oven temperature for the item.
- Decorate cakes, pastries, and other baked goods,
- Coordinate deliveries to the bakery and order necessary ingredients to ensure a fully stocked kitchen to reduce any downtime during the day.
- Perform routine checks on raw materials to ensure they adhere to high-quality standards and are not expired or damaged.
- Inspect baked goods to ensure they are of the highest quality, and remove any damaged items before they reach the display case.
- Adjust the amount of ingredients, the oven temperatures, and humidity as needed so that all products come out as expected.
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High school education
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2+ years experience as a baker
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Working early morning shifts 5-6 days per week (5 am)
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Excellent baking and culinary skills
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Able to work independently
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Able to communicate with co-workers, managers, and owners
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Able to complete tasks on a schedule
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Able to lift 50 lbs
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Must be able to work on your feet for extended hours,
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Able to live and work in a close environment with co-workers
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Have good organizational skills and superior personal hygiene
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Able to cook creatively with limited resources
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No Drama!!!
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First-rate oral and written communication
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Culinary school diploma
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Create artistically designed signage and displays
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Serve the tastiest most consistent product to Store standards
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Deliver excellent hospitality to every person that walks through our doors
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Keep the store as professional, clean, and organized as possible in a remote location.
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Accurately take orders and ring them into the POS system with minimal mistakes
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Properly prep and craft espresso drinks to company standards
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Scoop ice cream to company standards
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Make all menu items to company standards
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Must be over 21 years of age
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Communicate any and all relevant information to the Cafe Manager and fellow cafe staff in a respectful manner. Keen awareness of the value of customer service
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Follow written and verbal instructions efficiently and execute these instructions
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Experience working with international staff and customers
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Willingness to work a changing shift schedule.
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Previous Barista experience with a wide range of coffee and foodservice terminology is a plus
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Follow all company tools and systems, shows enthusiasm for McCarthy Store, support our communities and be knowledgeable or willing to learn about McCarthy and Kennicott and its history.
Copper Town Shuttle LLC
CDL Shuttle Van Driver
CDL Driver (and some non-cdl driver) opportunities for summer 2024 in Alaska's gem: McCarthy - Kennicott. Copper Town Shuttle operates the SCHEDULED SHUTTLE SYSTEM inside Wrangell St-Elias National Park!
Our fleet consists of late model and new Shuttle Vans
Special opportunity for those drivers interested in taking guests around McCarthy in our Antique Auto Collection!
The Parking Lot Footbridge to McCarthy Center - A 1-mile loop greeting arriving guests to the area - and bringing them to Downtown McCarthy -
McCarthy Center - Kennicott Mill Site Entrance - A 5-mile loop Gravel "Wilderness Road"
Great tips as this is a customer focused service, Drive guests around in cool vehicles and share our awesome history. If you are an outgoing driver/tour guide pro, then we want to hear from you!
In addition to our guest fleet vehicles, we also operate a 26' refrigerated freight truck once a week McCarthy to Anchorage. There is a separate application for the Freight Driver Position - and this can be combined for the right candidate.
CDL DRIVERS: STARTS May 15th 2023
ONE CDL DRIVER POSITION STARTS: June 5th
ONE CDL DRIVER POSITION STARTS: June 20th
Requirements:
The work week is 32 to 40 hours; $18 to $22/hour, plus tips.
HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE
Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).
Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself.
All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Anchorage, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.
One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:
In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need!
Freight CDL Driver
McCarthy Lodge Resort - CDL Freight Driver drives McCarthy - Anchorage round trip with pick ups in Anchorage (320 miles each way). The last 60 miles is a scenic gravel road through America's largest national Park, Wrangell St-Elias.
26' Refrigerated Box Truck. Multiple Pickups in Anchorage for return trip to McCarthy. Once a week trip. Two, 10-hour days. Day 1 drive from McCarthy to Anchorage. Day 2 Pick up at multiple stops in Anchorage and drive back to McCarthy. Additional freight hauling days are possible.
Requirements:
Must be over 25 years old (Insurance requirement).
This is a Part time position: 20 hour per workweek; We have other Shuttle driving or back of house work available to bring the hours up to 40 hours a week. Other positions are tipped positions and have hourly compensation lower than our freight driver.
FREIGHT DRIVER $25/HOUR - 30 to 40 hours a week;
FULL TIME WORK OPTION: Available for flexible cdl drivers in any of our business units including shuttle driving or vehicle maintenance - or other area of the company that may interest the right candidate.
HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE
Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).
Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself.
All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.
One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:
In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need!
Shuttle Drivers
Van Driver for area shuttle; This is a position with great tips, for great personalities! Copper Town Shuttle operates the SCHEDULED SHUTTLE SYSTEM inside Wrangell St-Elias National Park. The Copper Town Shuttle is seeking Drivers for summer 2025!
The Parking Lot Footbridge to McCarthy Center - A 1-mile loop greeting arriving guests to the area - and bringing them to Downtown McCarthy - Our Parking Lot Footbridge to McCarthy Center Loop is how guests are welcomed to town!
FANTASTIC TIPS as this is a customer focused, SCHEDULED SHUTTLE SERVICE, sponsored by local businesses in downtown McCarthy. This means YOU get to drive people around in cool vehicles and share our awesome history. If you are an outgoing driver/tour guide pro, then we want to hear from you!
Requirements:
Able to care for fleet vehicle cleanliness, including interior and exterior spot checks and cleanup. you will also be a part of the cleaning crew for the vehicles. This means cleaning your vehicle is required every day. Expect about 20 to 30 minutes per day at the start and end of each shift dedicated to cleaning your vehicle. Keeping the vehicles in top condition starts with cleanliness - something to stay on top of when operating on gravel roads.
HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE
Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).
Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself.
All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.
One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:
In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need!
Golden Saloon
Prep-Line Cook
Line cook duties consist of assisting the chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidates will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction by creating consistent quality with solid training in various professional techniques.
Qualifications:
LINE COOK AT THE MCCARTHY LODGE RESORT
The work week is 40 hours per week
Hourly wage of $15 to $17, plus some tips.
HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE
Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).
Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself.
All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.
One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:
In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need!
Servers & Bartenders
Bartending and Serving Duties include:
Requirements:
HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE
Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).
Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself.
All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.
One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:
In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need!
McCarthy Center Store
Bakery
Job Summary
We pride ourselves on producing the highest quality baked goods, including bread, cakes, cookies, desserts, and pastries. You will use your baking and pastry expertise to produce our tried and true recipes to mix ingredients and create unique and delicious items for our customers. As a decorating and presentation master, you will produce enticing creations that customers want to buy. Your organizational skills will be utilized to ensure that all orders and shipments are handled appropriately so that we never waste our ingredients. Following recipes, taking verbal instructions, and being open to learning is crucial.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred:
Our expectations are simple: Everybody works. We look for professionals who are passionate about the work they do, have a POSITIVE attitude, and have a strong work ethic. A sense of place grows from the purposeful work of maintaining and growing this establishment, cultivating lifelong friendships, and our steadfast commitment to providing an outstanding experience for our guests. Come work in a place surrounded by astonishing beauty, while learning new things….and maybe something new about yourself!!!
The McCarthy Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE
Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents are available for single-option Housing).
Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local high-speed wifi for $40 a month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry, and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself.
All housing includes a meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry refrigerated, and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out-of-pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, and purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez, or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on-site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans, and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.
One final note of advice regarding faraway places to work:
In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, that what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if you are happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss them during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need!
Barista & Store
We are a local store with a unique selection of groceries, gear, ice cream, sandwiches, pastries, and bread. Our liquor store carries liquor, wine, and Alaskan brewed beers. We serve all popular coffee and tea drinks. This upcoming season we will be adding a deli and dessert cafe. All of our sandwiches will be made to order.
The McCarthy Store is looking for smart, hard-working, self-motivated, cheerful people! We want everyone who comes into contact with our customers to deliver a joyful experience. A team member is knowledgeable about our products, works efficiently, and stays composed under stressful situations.
Key Responsibilities:
Our expectations are simple: Everybody works. We look for professionals that are passionate about the work they do, have a POSITIVE attitude, and a strong work ethic. A sense of place grows from the purposeful work of maintaining and growing this establishment, cultivating lifelong friendships, and our steadfast commitment to providing an outstanding experience for our guests. Come work in a place surrounded by astonishing beauty, while learning new things….and maybe something new about yourself!!!
The McCarthy Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The workweek is up to 40 hours a week; Wages $12 to $15 hour, plus tips.
HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE
Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).
Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself.
All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.
One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:
In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need!
Salmon & Bear Restaurant
Sommelier
Sommelier for the Salmon and Bear Restaurant at the McCarthy Lodge Resort. Located in the center of Wrangell St-Elias, America's largest National Park.
Wine industry specific education is required (minimum CMS Sommelier Level 1 or similar).
A summer of adventure for sure, and a joyful, casual dining room is yours to command. There's a unique al fresco experience on the deck where wilderness and an authentic sense of place make for very happy guests.
It all starts with Happy Professionals. Our service is notable for providing a sublime dining atmosphere exploring new Alaskan cuisine, paired with our Wine Spectator ‘Award Of Excellence’ (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) wine list.
Duties include managing the 150 label cellar. This is a small restaurant space with 12 tables.
We provide a healthy work environment: ‘No Cost’ Housing, Free Meal Program, Fantastic Tips. A world-class setting worthy of a few moments of your time to research. If you are a professional sommelier looking for a new experience that melds your love of wine with your spirit for adventure, check out McCarthy Alaska and send us your resume!
Our season runs from May 10th through to September 20th each year.
PEAK SEASON: THE SOMMELIER POSITION IS FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO MONTHS - JUNE 15th THROUGH LATE AUGUST 20th EACH SUMMER. We have reduced hours on the shoulder season.
Position is ideal for a breakaway summer working-vacation for the right candidate.
HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE
Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).
Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself.
All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.
One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:
In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need!
How to Apply
Please note that we are not able to work with J1 or HB2 Visas.
Apply online via the link below!
Contact Info
- Neil Darish
- Office@McCarthyLodge.com
- 1-907-202-6717
- majohnsonshotel.com
