Skagway Brewing Company & Salty Siren
Skagway Brewing Company & Salty Siren
Currently recruiting for the season from April 15th, 2024 to October 15th, 2024.
Established in 1897 to hydrate the thirsty prospectors of the Klondike Gold Rush, we continue to create fresh unfiltered ales and delicious pub fare for today’s local and traveling crowds.
Nestled at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, you'll find Skagway, where the streets are lined with wooden boardwalks and restored buildings, looking much as they did 100 years ago. Skagway’s history and spectacular natural setting create unparalleled sightseeing and recreation opportunities.
- Location
- Alaska
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 80 - 90
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Company subsidized housing provided with your own room!
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Skagway Brewing Company & Salty Siren
“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 and The Smokehouse what they are. Looking for a fun, yet challenging job in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you enjoy hand-crafted ales and great pub food?! Then the Skagway Brewing Company or The Smokehouse may be the right fit for you!
Our business is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism, which is directly linked to Skagway being a major port calling for cruise ships. Late April-October our tiny boardwalk town is overflowing with tourists. Our crew is comprised of year-round locals, but we rely heavily on our “seasonal individuals” -- those drawn to the allure of Skagway, its history, and of course, good beer!
THE SKAGWAY BREWING COMPANY
The Skagway Brewing Company features an on-site microbrewery and restaurant, retail store and seating for up to 400. We also take pride in our sustainability efforts - we have a year-round indoor garden where we grow all of our own leafy greens & culinary herbs. The harvest yield of these greens and herbs are boosted by the carbon dioxide released from the brewing process; we capture it in pipes and send it on over to the garden. Taking things one step further, we use all of our spent vegetable oil to create biodiesel which is then used to heat the building as well as fuel the brewing process. Currently, the biodiesel program is on pause.
THE SALTY SIREN
The Salty Siren is located along the Sea Walk, next to the small boat harbor with scenic views of the ocean and sounding mountains. We are a fast casual, full service style restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, offering lunch and early dinner, with a focus on meats and fresh locally sourced seafood including Alaska Golden King Crab. And, of course, we serve locally brewed beer from our sister restaurant, the Skagway Brewing Company. We also use the freshest greens in town - PLANT TO PLATE - provided by Skagway Brewing's indoor aeroponic farm.
The Employee Experience
The 2023 Cruise Ship Season runs from mid April thru mid October. We are expected to have record numbers of tourists this year. With a healthy dose of tourism headed our way, we are looking for professional and motivated team members to provide the best experience!
Skagway is kind of like a summer camp for adults. In the morning the cruise ships roll in and visitors flood the town (which is only 5 blocks by 23 blocks - time to brush up on your bicycling skills)! You and your friends head to work, show off your all-star skills, make the $$ and then by 7 pm, the cruise ships blow their horns and glide away.....and the town is ours again! That's when the real fun happens. With 20+ hours of daylight in the peak of summer, there's ample time to enjoy the great outdoors - and they really are great in Southeast Alaska.
Skagway is a small coastal town rich with gold rush history, nestled in a little valley surrounded by majestic mountains. There are about a dozen hiking trails right out your back door. Ever see a pod of Humpback or Orca whales breach and blow or see the night skies dance green?! A summer working at the Skagway Brewing Company will give you a chance to work hard, show your skills and learn some new ones while creating long-lasting friendships and memories in breathtaking surroundings! Check out this Video
Ideal Candidate
The backbone to a successful brewery and restaurant is not just delicious beer and food – it’s the people that make your experience memorable by offering fast, efficient and friendly service with a smile. Skagway Brewing Company and The Smokehouse take pride in a team that calls each other family. Respect, enthusiasm, adaptability, hard work, and FUN are the names of the game.
Room and Board
We offer several different housing options, all of which is newer construction. Rooms are PRIVATE, meaning that you do not have to share a room and all housing is furnished with everything you need. Our subsidized rent rates range from $100-170 per week with most units including utilities; Internet and cable/satellite are extra. We have a strict NO PET and NO SMOKING policy in ALL units. Requests for specific units will be taken into account, but not guaranteed. Check out this video: Amazing Housing
- 4-Bedroom/4 Bath Apartments
- Hotel style rooms w/shared kitchen
- Studio Apartments
Employee Perks
- 50% employee discount on food at the location you work at, 25% at our other establishments
- 50% off most retail items
- End of Season Bonus based on completion of the season and work performance
- Employee Recreation Programs (softball league, Klondike Road Relay team)
- Employee Appreciation Events
- End of Season Employee Party
Getting Here and Getting Around
Getting to Skagway
Travel to Skagway is an adventure all it's own! No commercial airlines fly to Skagway. If you're starting your travels via commercial airlines you'll have to fly to Juneau, AK or Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. (check with international travel advisories before arranging travel through Canada).
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From Juneau you can catch a scenic 45 minute flight on Alaska Seaplanes or take the equally scenic ride on the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System (about 6-7 hours); you can also take the ferry all the way from Bellingham, WA....leave Bellingham on Friday, arrive in Skagway on Monday, that's right, 3 nights aboard the ferry! Splurge and rent a stateroom or throw your camping pad and sleeping bag down in the solarium and sleep in the great outdoors.
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From Whitehorse, the drive is about 2 hours through the mountains and down to sea level. There are no buses, so you'd have to find someone to pick you up and drive you down to Skagway. Check with international travel advisories before arranging travel through Canada.
Want a real adventure? Drive the Alcan Highway to Skagway! We highly recommend getting your hands on the Milepost if you are going to drive - it will help you to plan your gas stops, hotels/camping, hot springs soaks and sightseeing along the way!
Getting Around Skagway
Skagway is a tiny town - only 5 blocks wide and 23 blocks long. You can get anywhere you want to go on foot or bike. If you can bring a bike along, do so as they can be hard to come across.
For Fun
Summer camp really does exist for adults in Skagway. When you aren’t demonstrating your stellar skills while working hard, there are a plethora of activities to fill the oodles of extra daylight you have! Hiking, kayaking, disc golfing, dog mushing, glacier tours, horseback riding, zip-lining, white water rafting, bonfiring, camping, canoeing…..the list goes on and on and on! Are you the competitive type? Skagway also offers league sports such as softball, soccer, pickleball, and cornhole! Are you a runner? No problem, Skagway is home to the Skagway Marathon, 5% rough, 95% brutal. You’ll also have the chance to run the Klondike Road Relay from Skagway to Whitehorse…..ever run overnight while the northern lights dance above you? Now’s your chance!
Current Job Openings
- The Grill Cook is an important team player, responsible for preparing all menu items in an efficient manner while maintaining quality, cleanliness standards and effective communication.
- This is a seasonal position running mid-April through mid-October.
- Resume and 3 professional references required at application.
- Prep and maintain a stocked station
- Prepare each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
- Memorize and employ our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures
- Maintain and follow proper food handling, safety and sanitation procedures – all phases of food production and service including storage, rotation, preparation, recipe adherence, cooking methods, plate presentation, quality, service and production time adherence
- Evaluate finished products for appearance, taste, smell and texture according to internal specifications
- Work with team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
- Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned, including cleaning cutting boards, fryers, grills, equipment and floors
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, cooking areas, individual station, kitchen equipment and food storage areas, reporting any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the manager on duty
- Follow safety guidelines and use caution in proper lifting techniques, handling knives and operating machinery
- Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Efficiently communicate with all staff clearly and respectfully
- 3+ years experience in cooking in a high-volume, fast-paced establishment preferred
- Knowledge of cooking procedures, kitchen equipment and safety rules for kitchen and equipment
- Flexible and adaptable to quickly changing demands
- Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day & lift large boxes weighing 50+ lbs
- Subsidized seasonal housing
- 50% off food & retail merchandise
- Completion/performance bonus
- Make lifelong friends
- The sauté Cook is an important team player, responsible for preparing all menu items in an efficient manner while maintaining quality, cleanliness standards and effective communication.
- This is a seasonal position running mid-April through mid-October.
- Resume and 3 professional references required at application.
- Prep and maintain a stocked station
- Prepare each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
- Memorize and employ our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures
- Maintain and follow proper food handling, safety and sanitation procedures – all phases of food production and service including storage, rotation, preparation, recipe adherence, cooking methods, plate presentation, quality, service and production time adherence
- Evaluate finished products for appearance, taste, smell and texture according to internal specifications
- Work with team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
- Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned, including cleaning cutting boards, fryers, grills, equipment and floors
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, cooking areas, individual station, kitchen equipment and food storage areas, reporting any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the manager on duty
- Follow safety guidelines and use caution in proper lifting techniques, handling knives and operating machinery
- Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Efficiently communicate with all staff clearly and respectfully
- 3+ years experience in cooking in a high-volume, fast-paced establishment preferred
- Knowledge of cooking procedures, kitchen equipment and safety rules for kitchen and equipment
- Flexible and adaptable to quickly changing demands
- Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day & lift large boxes weighing 50+ lbs
- Subsidized seasonal housing
- 50% off food & retail merchandise
- Completion/performance bonus
- Make lifelong friends
- The Line/Prep Cook is an important team player, responsible for preparing all menu items in an efficient manner while maintaining quality, cleanliness standards and effective communication.
- This is a seasonal position running late April/early May through late September.
- Resume and 3 professional references required at application.
- Prep and maintain a stocked station
- Prepare each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
- Memorize and employ our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures
- Maintain and follow proper food handling, safety and sanitation procedures – all phases of food production and service including storage, rotation, preparation, recipe adherence, cooking methods, plate presentation, quality, service and production time adherence
- Evaluate finished products for appearance, taste, smell and texture according to internal specifications
- Work with team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
- Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned, including cleaning cutting boards, fryers, grills, equipment and floors
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, cooking areas, individual station, kitchen equipment and food storage areas, reporting any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the manager on duty
- Follow safety guidelines and use caution in proper lifting techniques, handling knives and operating machinery
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor
- Demonstrate a high level of professional attitude towards co-workers and general public
- Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Help with cleaning dishes using a triple sink and a mechanical dishwasher
- Efficient time management
- Adhere to company handbook policies
- 1+ years experience in cooking in a high-volume, fast-paced establishment preferred
- Knowledge of cooking procedures, kitchen equipment and safety rules for kitchen and equipment
- Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
- Professional appearance
- Organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Efficient at multitasking
- Must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible and adaptable to quickly changing demands
- Ability to maintain composure under stress
- Respectful and hard-working
- Team player: Ability to work well with all managers and co-workers
- Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at a time on a regular basis
- Obtain a State of Alaska Food Handler’s Card
- Subsidized seasonal housing
- 50% discount on food (plus 25% off food & 50% off retail merchandise at Skagway Brewing!)
- Completion/performance bonus
- Make lifelong friends!
- The dishwasher/prep cook is responsible for efficient cleaning and proper sanitation and storage of all restaurant wares, including dining, glass, and kitchenware, utensils and equipment. May assist in supportive tasks such as portion prep, table bussing, janitorial duties if/as needed.
- This is a seasonal position running early May - late September.
- Resume and 3 professional references required at application.
- Properly stack, sort and wash all soiled wares by using dishwashing machine or by hand if needed
- Accurately organize and store all washed items in correct assigned locations
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain dishwashing machine; refill cleaning agents as needed
- Manage cleanliness and organization of dish pit, freight and food storage areas, including removal of trash, compost, cardboard, recycling, reporting any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the manager on duty on immediately
- Perform opening/closing procedures as assigned
- Maintain and follow proper food handling, safety, and sanitation procedures
- Assist with supportive tasks mentioned in Job Summary
- Adhere to safety guidelines, using caution in proper lifting techniques, handling knives, and operating machinery
- Efficiently communicate with all staff clearly and respectfully
- Must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work with and as a team member
- Follow directions
- Possess thorough attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable to quickly changing demands
- Able to do repetitive work, withstand hot temperatures, stand for long periods
- Ability to work on your feet for 8+ hours a day & lift large boxes/bags weighing 50+ lbs
- Subsidized seasonal housing
- 50% off food & retail merchandise
- Completion/performance bonus
- The Prep Cook is an important team player, responsible for preparing all menu items in an efficient manner while maintaining quality, cleanliness standards and effective communication.
- This is a seasonal position running late April/early May through late September.
- Resume and 3 professional references required at application.
- Prep and maintain a stocked station
- Prepare each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
- Memorize and employ our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures
- Maintain and follow proper food handling, safety and sanitation procedures – all phases of food production and service including storage, rotation, preparation, recipe adherence, cooking methods, plate presentation, quality, service and production time adherence
- Evaluate finished products for appearance, taste, smell and texture according to internal specifications
- Work with team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
- Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned, including cleaning cutting boards, fryers, grills, equipment and floors
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, cooking areas, individual station, kitchen equipment and food storage areas, reporting any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the manager on duty
- Follow safety guidelines and use caution in proper lifting techniques, handling knives and operating machinery
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor
- Demonstrate a high level of professional attitude towards co-workers and general public
- Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Help with cleaning dishes using a triple sink and a mechanical dishwasher
- Efficient time management
- Adhere to company handbook policies
- 1+ years experience in prepping/cooking in a high-volume, fast-paced establishment preferred
- Knowledge of cooking procedures, kitchen equipment and safety rules for kitchen and equipment
- Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
- Professional appearance
- Organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Efficient at multitasking
- Must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible and adaptable to quickly changing demands
- Ability to maintain composure under stress
- Respectful and hard-working
- Team player: Ability to work well with all managers and co-workers
- Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at a time on a regular basis
- Obtain a State of Alaska Food Handler’s Card
- Subsidized seasonal housing
- 50% discount on food (plus 25% off food & 50% off retail merchandise at Skagway Brewing!)
- Completion/performance bonus
- Make lifelong friends!
- The Skagway Brewing Company is seeking an experienced, dedicated, perceptive, and enthusiastic Seasonal FOH Manager who will be responsible for assisting with the overall FOH daily operations
- This is a seasonal position running mid-April through early-October; averaging 50 hours/week
- Reports to Year-Round FOH Manager
- Provide necessary training to all staff regarding menu, POS, and SOPs
- Supervise staff on shift, problem solving, resolve conflicts, providing motivation and feedback to employee and all FOH Managers
- Preserve customer relations, handling all customer complaints in a constructive/positive manner
- Maintain knowledge of food/drink recipes and procedures, and gift shop merchandise
- Maintain knowledge and upkeep of Toast POS, guest management, and R365 inventory and scheduling systems
- Assist with bar inventory
- Accountable for maintaining labor efficiency ratios/cost effectiveness
- Assist with balancing cash tills, server check outs, handling and creating bank deposits and printing necessary POS reports
- Responsible for physical, aesthetic and safety maintenance, reporting to appropriate person when unable to resolve
- Assist in planning, executing, managing and promoting all on- and off-site special events
- Assist with discipline and termination of employees as necessary
- Adhere to and enforce all state and federal regulations, such as DEC, AMCO and OSHA
- 21+ years old
- 3+ years experience serving/managing in a high-volume, fast-paced establishment preferred
- Possess strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain composure under stress
- Flexible and adaptable to quickly changing demands
- Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day & lift large boxes weighing 35+ lbs
- Have/Obtain State of Alaska approved TAPS and Food Handlers certifications
- $3,000 end of season completion/performance bonus
- $35 daily per diem for food and drink
- 50% off additional food for self and immediate family (after $35 per diem)
- 50% off food @ Salty Siren (sister company)
- 50% off most retail merchandise
- Subsidized seasonal housing
- Make lifelong friends
Tour Guide and Customer Service Representative
Job Summary: The Skagway Brewing Company (SBC) is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and engaging individual who possesses a diverse skill set and exhibits a proactive, collaborative, and energetic nature, along with an outgoing personality. This position spearheads our growing tour program and engages in various aspects of customer service for our business.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Communicates with operations regarding tour numbers, times, and locations.
Ensures the refill of sufficient beer for samples for the day.
Ensures that glassware, flight sample paddles, etc., are adequately supplied and ready for daily tour activities.
Coordinates with the Manager on Duty (MOD) at least one hour prior to gradually clear the area designated for the tour.
Communicates with the Cruise Ship Shore-excursions teams about daily tour operations and builds relationships through familiarization (fam) trips, etc.
Sets up beer samples, silverware, water, napkins, etc.
Greets guests upon arrival.
Conducts beer talks and coordinates or delivers follow-up Aeroponics talks.
Ensures the timely departure of the group.
Cleans up after the tour and stores tour-only equipment in designated areas.
Returns the area to its normal operational state unless instructed otherwise by the MOD.
Promotes Tour bookings on social media.
Communicates latest numbers and updates with 3rd parties, who offer our tours.
Answers questions received via our website chat, emails, etc.
Processes online table reservations if assigned.
Tries to promote and increase ticket sales through various channels, i.e., campgrounds, ferries, etc.
Additional Duties
In addition to the primary responsibilities of this position, the candidate may also be assigned additional duties. These may include but are not limited to, assisting our hosts and/or retail staff during the lunch hour rush by visiting with guests to help keep informed, answer questions, and direct the flow of visitors.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
A minimum of 3 years of tour guiding and/or hospitality industry and knowledge of cruise ship tour operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Organized and detail oriented.
Engaging, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
Team player.
Proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets.
Bonus Desired Qualifications and Skills:
Experience with digital ad creation.
Basic knowledge of graphic design, Adobe products, and MS Office.
Knowledge of event coordination.
Familiarity with the Skagway community.
Familiarity with various social media platforms.
Creativity.
Benefits/Perks:
Subsidized seasonal housing
50% off food & retail merchandise
Plus 25% off food @ our sister restaurant - Salty Siren!
Grill Cook
Job Summary (Grill Cook: Full Time, Seasonal; Potential for Year-Round)
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Sauté Cook
Job Summary (Sauté Cook: Full Time, Seasonal; Potential for Year-Round)
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Line Cook (Salty Siren Location)
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Dishwasher/Prep Cook (Salty Siren Location)
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Prep Cook (Salty Siren Location)
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Front of House Manager
Job Summary (FOH Shift Manager: Full Time, Seasonal)
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How to Apply
Visit our hiring website via the apply button below. Choose the position you would like to apply for and start the online hiring process!
Contact Info
- Mike Healy
- jobs@skagwaybrewing.com
- www.skagwaybrewing.com
