Take a leading role in the day-to-day food service and housekeeping operations at the Adirondak Loj.

The Heart Lake Hospitality Crew (HLH Crew) Lead is responsible for taking a lead role in the day-to-day food service and housekeeping operations at the Adirondack Loj, ensuring high quality meal preparation and a positive guest experience, while supporting efficiency and compliancy of its operations, with the oversight of the Loj Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 Cooking and Service – 40% 

• Under the oversite of the Loj manager, help to see out smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the Adirondak Loj Kitchen and Housekeeping operations.  

• Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Loj Manager.   

• Prepare meals for guests and staff, including for those with dietary restrictions with use of set menu.  

• Promote a positive and service oriented attitude among all ADK North Country staff.  

• Assure there is enough food for on property staff.      

 Administration and Special Projects – 40%  

• Coordinate with the Loj Manager to update menu as needed.  

• Checking meal sheets for accuracy.  

• Create weekly food orders for the Loj to be approved by the Loj Manager for purchase, with the focus of cost-saving and minimizing waste.    

• Perform food stock inventory in the first week of each month.  

• Accurately tracking food waste. 

• Aid the Loj Manager in ensuring that kitchen and dining facilities are health-code compliant, by performing weekly check-lists. 

• Supplemental duties/responsibilities to support other club operations/functions as requested.  

Housekeeping Operations – 20% 

• Lead housekeeping operations, ensuring the standards for cleanliness and presentation set forth by the Loj Manager are met. 

• Housekeeping includes changing of linens, daily cleaning of restroom facilities, sweeping, vacuuming as well as periodic deep cleaning.   

• Identifying deep cleaning projects to be done periodically and discussing time needs with the Loj Manager for scheduling purposes.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A passion for Hospitality operations and service as well as a commitment to the mission, values, and vision of the Adirondack Mountain Club.   

• A positive attitude through changing work conditions.   

• Strong attention to detail and understanding of food quantities for preparation and ordering.   

• Prior experience working with a hospitality crew or equivalent experience desired.  

• Lifting and carrying heavy loads sometimes exceeding 50 pounds. 

• Willingness to work long hours, split shifts and in hot conditions. 

• Capable of maneuvering up and down stairs and through narrow hallways. 

• Strong preference for prior kitchen work and food ordering. 

WAGE AND BENEFITS

Salary/Wage: Starting at $19.00 - $23.00, based on experience, including housing and meals on property at cost of $125/week. 

Benefits:  Training provided, paid vacation and holidays; matching contribution to 403b; no-cost health, vision and dental; free ADK workshops, discounts on store merchandise and rental equipment.