Energetic, healthy, team-driven kitchen on the fresh water shores of Lake Michigan!

Sam's Graces Cafe is a 55-seat, high-volume, fine-dining, scratch, breakfast & lunch cafe steps from the shores of Lake Michigan serving locals and visitors to the region fresh, carefully crafted, local, European & American-Inspired cuisine. 

At Sam's Graces Cafe the food is the star of our show and it is what our customers return to every year.  Our kitchen is challenging and intense.  We cook everything to order.  The food we serve is high quality, as locally, small farmer-produced as possible. We do not use microwaves, deep-fryers or steam tables.  Potential candidates must have the knowledge, discipline and experience to execute time-tested recipes accurately with efficiency, speed and cleanliness. 

A noticeably strong work ethic is necessary in order to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities include:

• Washing, drying and putting away all dishes, cutlery, glasses, utensils, bowls, pots, pans and sheet trays

• Maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation at all times

• Making pizzas to order out of a wood fired pizza oven

• Maintaining an orderly and sanitary pizza station at all times

• Assisting in light prep during slower periods

• Breaking down, cleaning at the end of the shift and organizing for the next day

• Throwing trash

• Locking door

• Participating in necessary deep cleaning projects

  
  

  
  

  Ideal Candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Punctual

• Reliable

• Trustworthy

• Able to learn and adapt quickly

• Dire sense of urgency

• Is genuinely curious and excited to learn new recipes and cooking techniques

• Is an independent thinker and is able to accomplish tasks without having to be told

• Understands the cost of high quality products and is careful about unnecessary waste

• Is highly considerate and respectful to coworkers

• Understands the importance of working as a team and is willing to help out other team members wherever needed

• Able to follow specific recipes, procedures and instructions

• Has impeccably clean and sanitary habits

Is able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-pressure environment while keeping a clean, sanitary, organized work area at all times as well as a level head

• Is able to lift 50 pounds

• Is able to stand in one spot for long periods of time in hot and cold environments

• Is able to bend, squat, kneel, climb on ladders and lift hands over head

• Is willing to help out wherever needed in cafe even though it may be outside of "department"

We are a tobacco-free, cell phone-free workplace.

This position is for individuals who thrive in the early morning hours. Typical shifts begin between 5am-8am and end at 3pm-5pm.  

5-6 day work weeks are typical, depending on the demands of the season.

Location

Petoskey, Michigan is located in Emmet County in Northwest Michigan on the Little Traverse Bay of  Lake Michigan.  It is a small Metropolitan 40 miles south of Mackinaw Island.  Sam's Graces Cafe is located in the gaslight district that features restaurants, interesting shops and galleries.  The city of Petoskey and the surrounding area has most modern amenities including most box stores but also has an outdoor lovers paradise steps away from the city.  Miles of sandy lake shore, the North Country Trail, hiking, biking, water sports, hunting, fishing, golfing are among the many activities the region has to offer.

Housing

• We offer a 900 square foot, bunkhouse style apartment located 20 miles north of the cafe on 6.5 wooded acres.

• Personal transportation is required.  Candidates must have their own vehicle to get to work and back on a daily basis.

• The apartment consists of one bedroom with separate beds up to two people, one bathroom, laundry room, a sitting area, kitchen, tv and wifi.

• The cost of the apartment is $200 per month.  

• Food and essentials are the responsibility of the employee.  All modern amenities are available within close driving distance.

  
  

Salary

This position shares in a daily tip pool.  Base pay is $15 per hour.  After tip out dishwashers average $18-$21 per hour.