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Robert – Food & Beverage Supervisor

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:15:41 +0000

As a supervisor, I have been able to develop my management skills here at Mt. McKinley Princess Alaska Lodge. . Since my arrival, I have felt like I was part of a family. I have found many life-long-friends and even LOVE here in Alaska. The atmosphere here is full of support and care. Not for one second have I ever regretted my choice to work at this property. Returning now for a second year, I am excited about hosting Saturday Cinema for employees, visiting Denali National Park and spending time with my girlfriend here in the Land of the Midnight Sun.

Carmello – Sous Chef

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:15:18 +0000

I came to Alaska last season as a student on my externship for school. I had no plans for Alaska on my list but when the window of opportunity opened, I jumped. I’m glad I did too. Coming up here opened a new world of adventure and showed me that you don’t have to sit at a desk all day long. I love my job in the kitchen but love the people around me even more. I’m able to working with a variety people on a professional level and then visit with them as friends. I see why people continue to return to this truly magical place.

Allan & Verginiya – 2007

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:09:41 +0000

Allan and Verginiya met in the summer of 2004. He was the PM Sous Chef and she was a laundry attendant. Originally he came from the east coast but had been working in the Florida Keys for eight years before moving to Alaska. She was from a little town in Bulgaria and was here on the J-1 student visa program. She had been studying law in College in Sofia, Bulgaria. She left for a summer job with Princess.

One day while checking his mail in the employee dinning room he saw Verginiya checking her e-mail. He introduced himself and sparks flew. They were together everyday after that. Learning about each other was easy even though they were both from different sides of the world.

She returned home after that summer to finish school. That winter was the longest winter ever. They stayed in touch by phone and letters but longed to be together again. The following summer Allan returned as the Executive Chef and Verginiya was able to come back for another season. This time they would not be separated again. They were married at the end of 2005 Season.

Now the couple lives together at the McKinley Princess lodge year round. He is still the Executive Chef and she is the Auditor for the transportation department.

Fairy tales do come true!