at beak restaurant, we are committed to promoting meaningful community engagement and providing a taste of the southeast alaskan lifestyle. we specialize in high-quality local seafood with excellent service. we celebrate and cultivate the local economy by creating sustainable year-round jobs in sitka and by serving alaskan-sourced food.
beak restaurant is pioneering the unconventional ‘gratuity free’ model of compensation, which means that all menu prices will include service, and there will be no tipping. this model ensures a consistent living wage for our full-time employees, though it also benefits the guest. even though prices will initially appear higher to the guest, they will more accurately represent the final price of the meal, resulting in more honest prices.
our restaurant is deeply committed to providing a meaningful experience to our guests. we want to make a personal connection with everyone who walks through our doors. our meals are meant to nourish and delight, and our atmosphere will contribute to a sense of home. as the chef and owner of beak, however, i am dedicated to putting employees first, even ahead of the guest. without a team, there is no restaurant. i strive to pass on my own experience in the industry and to educate my employees as professionals. i want to make restaurant work sustainable work, and i want to create an environment in which my workers can thrive.
