Mermaid Grotto
Mermaid Grotto
Currently recruiting for the season from April 15th, 2024 to September 30th, 2024.
Beer taps and fish tales, bubbles and bites! Local Taphouse in the Seward Harbor offering local brews and creative eats. Nice people and a beautiful view like no one else.
Located at the entrance of the Kenai Fjords National Park in the little seaside town of Seward. Just a short two hour drive from Anchorage.
- Location
- Alaska
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 15-20
- Housing
- Employer housing is not available, but resources are provided to help staff find housing in our area.
- Family housing available
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Mermaid Grotto
Welcome to the Mermaid Grotto! Nestled at the end of Port Avenue next to the busy Alaska Railroad Train Depot, the Mermaid Grotto caters to both locals and tourists alike. We renovated an industrial boat garage into this incredible gathering space in 2020. 2024 will be our fourth summer in business. We are open from April to October for the busy Seward season.
Mermaid Grotto
The Mermaid Grotto downstairs offers a casual dining atmosphere with taphouse vibes. Great for getting a brew and bite before or after venturing out to explore the town and waters beyond. We are open for lunch and dinner, offering entrees, small plates, salads and deserts. During the warm summer months we roll up our 16 foot garage door and offer open-air seating on the patio featuring mountain-top views.
KRAKEN Lounge
The Kraken Lounge at the Grotto upstairs exudes an upscale atmosphere focusing on Alaska Seafood and shareable plates. Guest can enjoy one of our locally brewed beers, cider, or bubbly’s and taking in breathtaking bay and mountain views by day, while the vibes are even classier by night. Beer, bubbles and bites, this spot is like no other!
The Employee Experience
Experience a busy tourist season in a small Alaska community. We believe in creating those unique moments for our guests to feel the magic of Alaska and its beauty. We work in a fast-paced food service environment with many moving parts. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! Our staff works closely in a team effort to provide amazing service for our visitors and in the process form lifelong friendships with coworkers from across the globe.
Ideal Candidate
Our people are hard working, honest, responsible, and want our customers to have the best experience possible. We believe in giving 100% and helping each other succeed!
Room and Board
Housing is not included or provided, but recommendations and assistance can be discussed during the interview process.
Employee Perks
In addition to getting to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, employees also receive a 25% discount in our gift store and food discounts in our restaurant. We offer discounted rates on our family owned fishing charter company to go out and catch Alaska Halibut and Salmon when space allows. Employees that finish their contract commitment are also eligible for an end of season bonus.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Seward is a small community and getting around is fairly easy. We can help you arrange the two-hour transportation from Anchorage Airport to Seward when you arrive. Getting around Seward can be done on foot, with the local free shuttle, taxis, or biking. There is a bike shop in town selling both new and used rides. Having your own wheels will definitely make getting around easier, but is not absolutely necessary.
For Fun
Hiking, biking, going to the beaches, bike park with a pump track, and frisbee golf are all free local activities for when you have time off. There is also zip lining, river and ocean kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, wildlife boat tours, and dog sledding if you are up for a paid experience. We want you to get out there and experience everything Seward has to offer!
Current Job Openings
Sous Chef
Assist head chef in all aspects of kitchen operations including but not limited to: prep, cooking, ordering, cleaning, and training.
Must work well with a team, have good communication skills, a willingness to contribute, and have healthy life habits.
Must be able to work for long periods standing, able to lift 50 pounds, and have good hygiene.
2 years experience preferred.
Must be able to provide work references.
Bartender/ Server
Outgoing personality with a passion for putting the customer first! Serving Alaska menu items and locally brewed beer, wine, and champagne.
Requirements:
A positive attitude!
Must have or acquire Taps card within 30 days of starting
Team oriented
Duties include:
Taking food orders and pouring beer and wine bar drinks
Top notch customer service
Taking payment
Cleaning bar and dining areas
Delivering food and drinks to customers
Helping the team succeed!
Line Cook
Our kitchen staff are the backbone of our establishment. We work in a team of 4-6 to provide the best possible experience for our patrons. Prepping, cooking, and plating as directed by our Chef.
Requirements:
Must be able to follow directions, have good punctuality, a positive attitude, live an healthy lifestyle, have good hygiene practices, and a love of cooking.
Experience preferred but not required.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to akmermaidgrotto@gmail.com for consideration. Thank you!
Contact Info
- Elle Zernia
- Akmermaidgrotto@gmail.com
