- Wages/Pay
- $16.00 - $25.00 / hour + tips
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- May 15, 2026
The Chalfonte is a busy seasonal hotel and restaurant in Cape May, New Jersey located just three short blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. We are celebrating our 150th Anniversary in 2026. The onsite Magnolia Room Restaurant serves southern style cuisine and is known for our skillet fried chicken. We also have live music on the porch or in The King Edward Bar several nights a week. Full-time employees are eligible for seasonal housing in a dormitory-style building on the property. Room & Board costs vary by department but range from $50-$100 per week.
We are currently looking for:
Housekeepers
Housekeepers needed to clean guest rooms and common areas of the hotel, communicate with their manager regarding room status updates and maintenance needs. Ideal candidates will be able to work efficiently and independently. This position requires climbing stairs and lifting up to 50 lbs. Housekeepers report to the Housekeeping Manager. $16-$18 per hour .
Lead Breakfast Cook
Prepare and execute breakfast service menu of 4-5 hot items on a daily basis.
Prepare and execute breakfast for banquets, special events and other groups as needed
Ensure accurate and high quality fulfillment of food orders
Delegate prep tasks to support staff
Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen
Maintain inventory of items needed, provide list of needed items to the Executive Chef in a timely fashion to ensure products are always in stock
Prepare and serve buffet style staff breakfast
Previous experience as a lead cook required
$22-$25 per hour
How to Apply
Email your resume to: admin@chalfonte.com
Put the position you are applying for in the subject line.
In the body of you email, please include your dates of availability
Preference will be given to candidates who are available through the end of the season in November.
Contact Info
- Katie VanZandt
- admin@chalfonte.com
- (609) 884-8409
- www.chalfonte.com
Chalfonte Hotel
The Chalfonte Hotel is located in historic Cape May, NJ, just 3 blocks from the beach. The hotel opened in 1876 and is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Cape May, welcoming guests each summer. In addition to the hotel, we have an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner and hosts weddings and groups events. The King Edward Bar serves cocktails and features live music.
- Location
- New Jersey
- Season
- Summer and Fall
- Staff size
- >50
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- We have onsite, co-ed, dormitory style housing for our staff. You will be assigned a roommate, or if you are coming with a friend, you can request to room together. Bathroom facilities are shared. Staff meals are provided to on shift employees when the restaurant is open.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
