The Kitchen
The people
behind the plates.
A small crew, a lot of care. Below are two of the people who make the room what it is — and there are plenty more of them working the pass, the bar, and the floor on any given night.
Executive Chef & Owner
Frazer Buchanan
"Keep Anchorage well-fed and happy."
Our owner and Executive Chef, Frazer Buchanan, is only recently beginning to consider himself a local. Seventeen years into a culinary career — most of it spent in the lower 48 (Utah, California, and Oregon) — he moved up here four years ago and has been diligently pouring himself into the place since.
As of June 2025, the Kaladi Brothers — with unmatched generosity — sold the restaurant to Frazer after eleven years of running the place under their umbrella.
A self-proclaimed 'avid indoorsman,' Frazer spends the majority of his time in the restaurant. His hope: keep the people of Anchorage well-fed and happy, and hold a welcoming, healthy atmosphere for staff and guests alike.
Front of House Manager
Jamilab Sturm Stigall
"Mother hen of our motley flock."
Our Front of House Manager, Jamilab Sturm — 'Jam' (we can't pronounce it either) — started at the Rustic Goat as a hostess back in 2014, and hasn't left since. She's weathered every storm the world has offered the restaurant, and seen every high and low the place has been through.
Whether or not she'd admit it, she's a defining pillar in the community and a beacon of light and love for our staff. With an impeccable work ethic and a moral compass that never strays, she is the mother hen of our motley flock.
She's met some of her best friends here, including her husband — so the appreciation and dedication Jamilab has for the restaurant, her staff, and the community is that much more meaningful. The care she brings transcends her role and reinforces her as a cornerstone of our family.
Working with us
Come work the pass.
We're often looking for line cooks, servers, and bartenders who care about what they put in front of a stranger. If that sounds like you, drop us a line — the door's open.
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