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Lake Hopatcong Cruises is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

Servers are the front line of selling products, making suggestions and enhancing the customer experience. A crew member is the person who has the most interaction with customers. This interaction is essential in assuring a positive experience for customers. Quick, accurate and organized service is important. Clear communication with customers, colleagues and management also is key to solving/avoiding problems and ensuring excellent service.

Reports To: Assistant Manager, General Manager, COO, Owner

Essential Job Functions/Day to Day Responsibilities:

Each server works together to manage the entire boat dining room. As part of their jobs, servers must:

• Arrive to work on time, in clean uniform and ready to work
• Check your schedule weekly to see if there are any changes
• Make sure tables are set properly, clean and ready for customers
• Check cruise manifest for any accommodations, allergies, table setups, etc
• Thoroughly understand menu items, specials, bar offerings, and some Lake Hopatcong history
• Take and deliver drink orders in a timely, accurate fashion
• Clear tables of any evidence of consumption
• Stock station with enough service items for an entire cruise
• Exude confidence in the products, procedures and corporate policies of Lake Hopatcong Cruises.
• Accept guest payment and deliver in a timely fashion to bartender
• Make specific drink recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of galley, bathrooms, dining room, and upper deck
• Maintain buffet
• Assist staff in taking dirty dishes off boat
• Assist in the restocking, reporting and replenishment of boat inventory and supplies
• Develop an efficient work pace that keeps the guests satisfied at all times
• Loading food onto Miss Lotta before each cruise
• Perform opening and closing checklist duties
• Report all low stock, equipment problems and maintenance issues to management
• Notify management anytime a guest is not 100% satisfied with their experience
• Properly ID someone if underage or believed to be underage
• Must keep certifications up to date (i.e. CPR, First Aid, AED, Safety drills)
• Fully up to date with company details, policies, cruise descriptions, prices & schedule

Alice's is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

Alice's is seeking a line chef to join the team at Alice’s Restaurant, one of the most celebrated dining destinations in Morris County. You will learn under the guidance of classically French-trained head chef Frances Schoen, who has been working in some of the area’s top kitchens for more than 20 years.

Compensation & Benefits

• In addition to hands-on training under Chef Frances, Alice’s offers:
• Compensation starting at $20/hour
• Health benefits eligible after 6 months of employment
• 401k participation eligible after 6 months of employment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, etc...
• Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to requests and on time
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
• Skills and Qualifications:

At least one year of cooking experience.

• Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong organization and active listening skills
• The ability to work on your feet for 10-12 hours a day and lift 30 pounds at a time
• Exceptional time management skills

Alice's is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

General Job Description:
Dishwashers receive direction from the kitchen, and the FOH managers. Dishwashers must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.  Some responsibilities include:

• Washing and sanitizing of all dishes
• Garbage and recycling disposal.
• Keeping the dish area clean and free of debris
• Light prep work if needed.

Part- Time Bartender - The Windlass

The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team! 

The bartender position is a key position in the restaurant. They must have a vast knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits as well as an outgoing personality. Bartenders are responsible for counting the drawer before and after the shift, handling cash and closing out checks. Most importantly they work for the house, including the “proper pour” for drinks adhering to the house policy of complimentary drinks and minimizing waste. They are generally the first impression that a customer makes of the establishment when they come in.

General Job Description:

• Bartenders report to the Manager on duty.  Bartenders are in charge of the entire bar area, including high-top tables, making sure:
• Arrive to work on time and ready to work
• Bar and high tops are clean and ready for guests
• Bartender is highly knowledgeable of cocktails, wines, beers, menu items, and specials.
• Drinks and food orders are delivered in timely and accurate fashion
• - Orders are correctly and accurately documented and sent to kitchen with any modifications that   are needed
• Food and utensils are delivered to the correct seat number accurately and on time
• Empty glasses and dishes are bussed quickly
• Keep bar stocked, cleaned and maintained during guest stay
• Bar is stocked with enough service items throughout shift
• Communicate with bar back, servers, runners and at all times
• Sell what customers will like
• Exude total confidence in Windlass products, procedures and corporate policies in place

Bar Back - The Windlass

The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

A barback works primarily in the front of the house with the bar area and is required to tend to many needs of the bar before, during and after service. Barback’s assist the servers in keeping the customer’s needs met.  They also help to keep a clean and properly maintained dining room. A.  As barback have direct contact with customers, it is important that they speak clearly and make eye contact with colleagues and customers alike. Barback’s also play a role in helping maintain and uphold sanitation and cleanliness standards.

General Job Description:

Barback’s receive direction from servers, the kitchen, and the FOH managers. Barback’s must be organized, good listeners and even tempered.  Some responsibilities include:

• Barback’s report to the Manager on duty and are in charge of the entire bar area, including high-top tables, making sure:
• Arrive to work on time and ready to work
• Bar and high tops are clean and ready for guests
• Bartender is highly knowledgeable of cocktails, wines, beers, menu items, and specials.
• Drinks and food orders are delivered in timely and accurate fashion
• - Orders are correctly and accurately documented and sent to kitchen with any modifications that   are needed
• Food and utensils are delivered to the correct seat number accurately and on time
• Empty glasses and dishes are bussed quickly
• Keep bar stocked, cleaned and maintained during guest stay
• Bar is stocked with enough service items throughout shift
• Communicate with bar back, servers, runners and at all times
• Sell what customers will like
• Exude total confidence in Windlass products, procedures and corporate policies in place

Pizza Chef - The Windlass

The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

Reports to: Executive Head Chef

Position Summary:

The Windlass Pizza Chef is expected to make delicious pizzas based on both traditional and modern recipes. Pizza Chef responsibilities include preparing pizza dough, slicing and chopping toppings like vegetables and meats and executing customers’ orders considering special requests. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with various pizza types and be available to work during business hours. Must have ability to lift 50+lbs, endure standing for long periods of time, work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task. Ultimately, you will help increase client satisfaction by preparing high-quality pizzas.

Below are the Windlass’ responsibilities and requirements (in no particular order) for the Pizza Chef position:

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough
• Prepare pizzas out of our menu and based on custom orders
• Wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms)
• Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed
• Recommend new recipes to update our menus
• Maintain a clean cooking station and sterilize equipment

Requirements

• Work experience as a Pizza Chef or similar role in a restaurant
• Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza doughs
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone oven
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Good time-management skills
• Consistently service-oriented, hardworking, and levelheaded
• Performs well under pressure, is professional, efficient, detail-oriented, and courteous

Cook - The Windlass

The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

General Job Description:

Basic kitchen duties such as making sauces, dressings, preparing vegetables for salads and sandwiches, assisting all stations with any prep needs. Maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation. Must have ability to lift 50+lbs, endure standing for long periods of time, work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task.

Compensation & Benefits

• In addition to hands-on training under Chef Eddie, the Windlass offers:
• Competitive pay
• Health benefits eligible after 6 months of employment
• 401k participation eligible after 6 months of employment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, etc...
• Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to requests and on time
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
• Skills and Qualifications:

At least one year of cooking experience.

• Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong organization and active listening skills
• The ability to work on your feet for 10-12 hours a day and lift 30 pounds at a time
• Exceptional time management skills

Floor Manager - Windlass

The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

An Floor Manager is responsible for implementing workflow procedures based on direction from the company's General Manager. Their duties include supervising employees during day-to-day tasks, providing customer support in escalated situations and managing the overall workflow of a workplace.

General Job Description:

• A high school diploma and 2 years of restaurant management experience are preferred but not required.
• Serve Safe certification is preferred but not required. Certification must be received before the sixth month employment anniversary.
• You must be able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Punctual, dependable, honest, and professional.
• Attention to detail and impeccable communication skills.
• Time management, prioritization, and problem solving skills are a must. You work well as part of a team and are willing to help that team grow.
• Great hospitality and strive to make every guests experience memorable and warm,
• Ability to perform fundamental business math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• You’re familiar with computers and electronics.
• Familiarity with the following electronic systems is preferred but not required: Toast, 7Shifts, Microsoft Office, and Google platform applications (i.e., Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs, etc).