Job Description:

Salmon Falls Resort Salt Water Fishing Guide Boat Captain - Seasonal June - October 2021

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu. Highgate also has a key presence in Barcelona. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

Employment Status

Full-Time

Overview

Salmon Falls Resort is looking for seasonal Boat Captains who are passionate about SE Alaska.Our Captains excel in these northwestern waters and share local lore with our guests. We offer our guests first-class fishing experiences paired with personalized services and amenities, all-inclusive Salmon Falls Fishing Resort reinvents the Ketchikan fishing getaway in southeastern Alaska.

Responsibilities

The upkeep and cleanliness of your vessel at all times unless it requires a mechanic. The vessel will be cleaned after every trip.
• All rods, reels, fish holds, coolers, down riggers shall all be rinsed and cleaned as well as the head and interior of vessel.


• All trash will be removed and bagged and taken to the dumpster by the captain. No trash will be left directly on the dock.


• All cups, towels, coffee, and drinks are the responsibility of the Captain and will be provided by the Marina.


• Captains can be required to clean fish at any time when asked by the Marina Manager.


• Captains will record all fueling in a fuel Log.


• A mandatory uniform will be required while on all Salmon Falls fishing trips.


• All fish will be separated by the captain into the guest binds and tagged before being processed as well as hung up for photos by the Captain and dockhand.


• Captains will give the guest a full 8-hour trip to leave no earlier than 630 a.m. and be back no later than 4 p.m. unless specified by Marina Manager.


• Captains will clock in when doing work outside of their regular trip pay.


• All engine fluids will be checked before leaving the marina as well as emptying the waste when the proper mileage is met offshore.


• All mechanical issues will be reported to Marina Manager ASAP to then be communicated to Mechanic.


• Captains will be required to learn local history and Mountain ranges in order to give our guest a great experience. This also means exploring new fishing grounds throughout the summer.


• May be asked to help with the processing of fish using vacuum sealer and freezer boxes.


• May have to drive shuttle if help is needed.


• May be asked to drive guest in RV back to the lodge.


• Ability to work 8 to 10-hour days for the duration of the summer with limited time off.


• The employee must be able to lift and bend to lift up to 60 pounds, and to push or pull a minimum of 120 lbs. of various sizes of packages, coolers or boxes.


• Continually standing, lifting, pulling.


• Other duties as assigned by my supervisor.

Qualifications

• 6 pack Captains license or greater.


• High School Diploma or GED.


• 2 + years’ experience in Southeast Alaska waters as a guide.


• Oral communication skills.


• Interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to drive shuttle vans and/or guests’ vehicles.


• Proven record of being able to safely operate a fishing vessel in calm and rough seas.


• A vast knowledge of the Southeast Alaska waters fishing for Rockfish, Halibut, and Salmon.


• Knowledge of local area, mountain ranges, wildlife, etc.