Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge is looking for a talented a head chef!

Job Summary 
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced culinary expert who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

• Position Overview: As a seasoned professional with leadership experience in dining establishments, your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of crucial aspects, including:
• Innovative Menu Creation: Craft exceptional and innovative menus that resonate with our clientele, showcasing a commitment to flavor, innovation, and budget considerations.
• Kitchen Management: Oversee all facets of kitchen management, including budget and inventory management, SOP creation, and routine prep oversight and development.
• Team Building and Training: Foster a collaborative and high-performing kitchen team through effective leadership, training, and team-building initiatives.
• Regulatory and Licensing Oversight: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and licensing standards, demonstrating a meticulous approach to food safety planning.
• Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations through a customer-focused approach, creating memorable dining experiences.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Minimum 2+ years experience in a leadership role in high-end/fine dining establishments
• Foodsafe Leve 1 minimum requirement
• Excellent menu development and planning skills
• Passion for sourcing local produce and creating menus that reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability.
• High attention to detail, excellent organization, and forward planning skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• A collaborative team player with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring effective coordination with lodge management and co-workers.
• A love for the outdoors and snow sports is considered a valuable asset.

If this position sounds like it fits your skillset and experience we would love to hear from you!

Please send us a detailed resume complete with references and a cover letter that describes you, your experience, and your passion for food.

Applicants should send their resume and covering letter to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Job Summary:

The Lodge Manager at Keefer, is a dynamic role that requires an individual with a high level of organization, attention to detail and flexibility.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our beauty backcountry lodge, ensuring the high standards of the operation are maintained at all times.

Benefits

• Free on-site shared staff accommodations during shift rotations
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Gratuities program
• Staff discounts
• Staff appreciation/recognition events
• Participate in resort activities such as swimming, paddling, disk golf etc.
• Work with a talented team of individuals

Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a hospitality and/or accommodation services management role
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to multi-task and manage multiple staff and ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel Outlook, Sharepoint etc.
• Willingness to jump in and help with any aspect of operations when needed
• Exemplary guest service skills, always looking to understand guest needs and go above and beyond
• Ability to work collaboratively with other management to ensure the success of the entire business
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills, able to relay concise direction
• Ability to communicate fluently in English
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing and moving necessary to perform job duties
• Valid Serving it Right certification

Key personal attributes

• Attentive and empathetic
• Motivated and a self starter
• A guest service focused approach with the ambition to create a “wow” experience at every moment
• Detailed focused with the ability to maintain an outlook on the bigger picture for business operations

Salary and Shifts:

• From $28 per hour plus gratuities, accommodations, and meals
• Variety of mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Flexible on/off rotations

Terms of employment

• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from the lodge for scheduled shifts
• The ability to live on-site during working shifts within a shared staff accommodation in a remote location
• Willing to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Flexible to work a diverse schedule to accommodate the business needs
• Fluent in the English language
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Applicants should send their resume and covering letter to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Keefer is looking for experienced hospitality professionals to come work adhoc private events this summer.

If you enjoy engaging with guests, providing high-end service and and are an enthusiastic team player – WE WANT YOU!

This is an exciting opportunity to come and work in a beautiful wilderness resort, with a talented group of people and be a part of creating unforgettable memories with our guests.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Lodge Management team, Lodge Hands are responsible assisting the lodge management team with creating and delivering outstanding hospitality experiences. This role is a dynamic role that includes a range of responsibilities related to maintaining a high-end hospitality venue. The ideal candidates will enjoy variety at work, enjoy being on their feet and working in a fast paced environment, and will take great pride in delivering excellency.

Working in a backcountry resort requires a team orientated approach to work and a willingness to take on any task required to help the lodge succeed. Lodge Hands, should be willing and prepared to jump into any role within the lodge operations team, to ensure an overall outstanding guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the lodge in a positive and engaging manner
• Set-up dining rooms and other food service areas for different meal periods
• Take orders from guests for food and beverage
• Provide a high standard of service during meal service.
• Provide beverage service as needed and maintain a good knowledge of our bar and wine menu
• Clean-up dining room and assist with dishes after food service
• Assist in the kitchen as required (includes food prep, dishwashing etc.)
• Maintain the cleanliness of workspaces and the lodge in general
• Assist bartender with beverage preparation as needed
• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the property including cleaning of guest rooms, changing rooms, cleaning common areas and staff accommodations
• Maintain stock of housekeeping and service supplies and communicate needs to management
• Assist with the organization, stock take and ordering for the retail store, FOH wares, Bar items as requested
• Perform any other duties required around the lodge as required for business operations

Skills and Requirements

• Resume & proven experience in a hospitality environment
• Experience in fine dining establishments an asset.
• A positive, team-orientated attitude
• Well-groomed and professional demeanor
• Adaptable to the requirements of the business and have a willingness to jump in and help wherever needed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both with guests and fellow colleagues
• Exemplary guest service skills with the ability to understand the guests’ needs and go above expectations
• Capable of maintaining composure and a high-level of guest service in a busy environment
• Able to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment
• Physically capable to be moving around and on your feet for the majority of a working shift
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts in different capacities within the lodge
• Awareness of environment and able to anticipate the needs of guests and fellow colleagues alike
• Capable of working independently and effectively, managing required duties of the day
• Highly organized with a vigorous attention to detail
• Hold a valid Serving it Right an asset
• Passion for the outdoors is an asset

Benefits

• Competitive wage compensation
• Food and accommodation are provided while working
• Controlled Gratuities program
• Staff discounts on retail items

Summer Operations

• Knowledge of general guest information including dietary’s, the lodge and weather
• Knowledge of the food & beverage programme, and corresponding menus

Shift Availability

• Shifts are available based on event size, duration. Upon successful completion of our interview process, shifts would be offered to you based on your skillset and availability.
• Shifts will typically be 20-40 hrs per shift, working across 2-3 days, working upto 10 hours per day.
• Onsite staff accommodation and meals are supplied while working.

Terms of employment

• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from the lodge for scheduled shifts.*
• The ability to live on-site during working shifts within a shared staff accommodation in a remote location
• Flexible to work a diverse schedule to accommodate the business needs
• Fluent in the English language
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

*Keefer Lake lodge is located 14km down a logging road. Staff are required to have a reliable vehicle to get them to and from work. The road is regularly graded so is accessible via 2wd and 4wd drive vehicles.

To apply, please send a short covering letter and your resume to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Keefer is looking for an experienced Property Manager to come manage their beautiful off-grid property!

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as the Property Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and ongoing development of our backcountry resort.. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, be a strong leader, and have a passion for providing exceptional customer service.

Being completely off-grid a key responsibility for the Property Manager is managing and maintaining our off-grid power infrastructure systems which include: fuel powered generator systems, solar power, battery banks, and glycol heating systems.

This is a dynamic role that requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent problem-solving skills, and is physically fit and able to carry out all tasks on property.

As a small family-owned business, staff and managers alike are expected to be enthusiastic team players and be prepared and willing to take on any task required to achieve the goals of the operation, which is to create truly unforgettable and outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of onsite facilities
• Conduct regular inspections of the property to create and implement ongoing maintenance progammes and task lists
• Oversee the daily, monthly and annual maintenance programmes
• Manage WHIMIS documents and safety training
• Manage staff daily and weekly tasks, provide strong leadership, and conduct training
• Write and manage staff schedules in accordance with employment standards and business requirements
• Manage and coordinate maintenance and repairs with vendors and contractors
• Ensure safe operating procedures are carried out in the yard at all times
• Prepare property for events:
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure an excellent guest experience

Requirements:

• Maintenance experience in a commercial or hotel environment essential
• Electrical, plumbing and/or carpentry training an asset
• Experience with off-grid power systems an asset
• Strong leadership skills
• Experienced heavy duty equipment handler
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Excellent organization skills, with great attention to detail
• Experience managing a preventative property maintenance programs an asset
• Competent using all Microsoft Office software including: Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• First Aid Certification an asset

Key Attributes

• Team player, with a willingness to jump in and help with any aspect of operations as needed
• Exemplary guest service skills, always looking to understand guest needs and go above and beyond to create the ultimate guest experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other management to ensure the success of the entire business
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits:

• No cost on-site shared staff accommodations during shift rotations
• Flexible shift on/off rotation
• 3 complimentary meals/day while on shift
• Gratuities program
• Staff discounts
• Staff appreciation/recognition events
• Participate in resort activities such as swimming, fishing, paddling, disk golf
• Build connections with a fun and diverse team

Terms of Employment:

• Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from the lodge
• Must be willing and able to live and work onsite during work shift rotations
• Flexible and willing to work a diverse schedule (including weekends) to accommodate the business needs
• Physically able to perform tasks that may require heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and moving which are necessary to perform the job duties
• Fluent in English
• Legally able to work in Canada

Salary and Shifts:

We offer competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

• Starting rate $27, dependent on experience.
• Shift Rotation - Varied according to business needs

Location:

Due to our remote, but breath-taking wilderness location of our lodge, staff must live on-site during their working shift rotations. 

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in property management, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants should send their resume and covering letters to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are looking for general labourers who enjoy working outdoors, managing grounds, and assisting on projects to come and assist our property team in maintaining our beautiful backcountry resort.

Summer

• Landscaping
• Grass cutting
• General property mainteance tasks as directed
• Assisting Carpenter on projects
• Assisting in other departments as required*

Winter

• Snow shovelling,
• Ice and snow management
• Wood chopping
• General onsite maintenance

* As a small family run operation it is important for staff to be prepared and willing to work in other departments as required, according to business needs. This may include assisting in the kitchen and/or the lodge on occasions. In such circumstances, training will be provided as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be fit and able to carry out physically demanding tasks
• Experience driving & handling heavy duty equipment & machinery an asset!
• Experience gardenging, landscaping and operating mowers an asset
• Must have reliable vehicle to travel 14km down Keefer Lake road to and from work. which is accessible via both 4wd and 2wd vehicles.

Salary and Shifts:

• Wage: $18-$22/hour, based on experience, and skillset
• Shift rotations may vary according to business needs but typically follow 4 days on / 3 days off working upto 40-hours per week.

Benefits

• Controlled Gratuities pool
• Onsite accomomdation and staff food programme included during work shift rotations
• Opportunities to participate in outdoor activities such as: swimming, paddling, frisbee golf and Catski** (Catskiing is of course only available during the winter season, and is offered at the discretion of management)

Location:

• Due to the remote, but breath-taking wilderness location of our lodge, on-site staff accommodation is provided during a work shift rotations.

Apply by forwarding resume to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.