Food & Beverage Manager, Denali Backcountry Lodge

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality•Usa, AK

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Manager oversees both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) Food & Beverage operations at Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Backcountry Adventure. The role provides leadership, direction, and operational support across multiple dining outlets, ensuring food preparation and service meet standards for quality, consistency, efficiency, sanitation, and presentation. It also oversees ordering, purchasing, and inventory management to maintain appropriate stock levels, control costs, protect product quality, and use resources efficiently. This is a full-time seasonal role beginning in April 2027 at a remote lodge located 92 miles by bus from the nearest main road, deep within Denali National Park. The role calls for adaptability and a willingness to contribute beyond traditional responsibilities. The manager provides hands-on operational coverage when needed and collaborates across departments to support the overall guest and employee experience.

Requirements

Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment.
Inspiring leadership and a motivational attitude.
At least three years of senior-level experience in a similar-sized operation.
Culinary school graduate, previous experience as a food-service operations manager, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
Must have or be able to obtain an Alaska TAPs alcohol management certificate.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to lift, stand, and bend throughout shifts of eight or more hours.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid U.S. driver's license to operate a company vehicle if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in hospitality or a related field.
CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and support day-to-day Food & Beverage operations across Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Backcountry Adventure, maintaining operational consistency and a high-quality guest experience.
Provide hands-on operational leadership and on-floor coverage during peak periods, leadership transitions, and unexpected manager absences.
Develop, standardize, and oversee onboarding and ongoing training for Food & Beverage employees, including orientation, IT access, operational systems, SOPs, and departmental tools.
Coach and develop BOH leaders and FOH team members, ensuring alignment with brand standards, company policies, and operational expectations.
Serve as the primary property liaison with product representatives and collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director to maintain product quality, compliance, and brand integrity.
Monitor and guide labor management, including scheduling, staffing plans, time-off requests, and payroll practices, in alignment with business volume and budget goals.
Collaborate with Food & Beverage managers and leadership to improve operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and the guest experience.
Support menu development, beverage programming, and concept creation in partnership with the culinary team and executive Food & Beverage leadership.
Maintain structured verbal and written communication across Food & Beverage teams and lodge leadership to promote alignment, accountability, and collaboration.
Prepare and submit operational updates, activity summaries, and project status reports to the Director of Food & Beverage and relevant business stakeholders.
Model Pursuit's values, foster an inclusive and engaging workplace, and support leaders and frontline team members.
Encourage community involvement through personal volunteer participation and support for team members' engagement in local community initiatives.
Contribute wherever support is needed across the remote lodge operation.