The Live the Lake NJ Family of businesses are a group of unique experiences and locations around Lake Hopatcong.

Live The Lake NJ
The Windlass
Main Lake Market
Nolan's Point
Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company
Live the Lake NJ
Lake Hopatcong Cruises
Lake Hopatcong Golf Club
Alice's
Big Fish Lounge
Hawk Ridge Farm
Lake Hopatcong Taxi

Join Our Team

Live the Lake NJ is always accepting applications and seeks out individuals with experience in three core industries: property management, office operations, and hospitality.  Those wanting to build their career with us are invited to submit a resume or complete an application. 

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Openings

  • Line Cook - The Windlass

    The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    We are seeking a line chef to join the team at the Windlass, one of the most celebrated dining destinations in Morris County. You will learn under the guidance of Chef Eddie, 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 Executive Head Chef Eduardo Santos
    • Compensation starting based on experience
    • 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
  • Pizza Chef - The Windlass

    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.

  • Host/Hostess - Alice's

    Host/Hostess - Alice's

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

    The Host is the first impression guests will get of the restaurant whether it is on the phone or when they come in. Hosts must be well groomed, even tempered, agreeable, well-spoken and fast witted.  Hosts, in conjunction with the kitchen, keep the pace of the restaurant even and efficient.

    General Job Description:

    • To welcome guests with genuine warmth and hospitality.
    • Provide guests with estimated wait times.
    • Input guests information into reservation system properly.
    • Guide guests to their proper table.
    • Bid guests a warm farewell when they are leaving.
    • Performing light housekeeping duties such as cleaning glass, menus, vacuuming, etc.
    • Ensuring restrooms are clean, stocked and in order.
    • Following proper uniform guidelines.
    • To promote teamwork within the restaurant participating in a positive work environment
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    Job Requirements:

    • Previous experience in a restaurant is preferred but not required. We will provide all in house training to non-experienced employees.
    • Exhibit an assertive and professional appearance.
    • Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work well with a team.
    • Ability to be on feet for 6-8 hour shifts.
    • Capability to effectively and professionally communicate on the telephone.
  • Server - Alice's

    Server - Alice's

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

    Servers are the front line of selling products, making suggestions, and enhancing customer experience.  A server is the person who has the most interaction with customers.  This interaction is ESSENTIAL in assuring a positive experience for customers. Quick organized service is important.  Agile creative thinking can make the best of an otherwise unpleasant or forgettable experience. Clear communication with customers, colleagues and management is key to solving/avoiding problems and ensuring excellent service. A level of trust and understanding is needed to assure suggestive selling technique are successfully received and considered by customers.

    General Job Description:

    • To provide our guests with the highest level of consistent, professional and well-mannered service.
    • To promote teamwork within the restaurant while creating a positive work environment with coworkers.
    • To properly and efficiently execute the steps of service.
    • Always maintain the highest level of cleanliness and organization.
    • Provide impeccable customer service to all guests by implementing knowledge of food and beverage menus.
    • Reporting on time and in proper neat and clean uniform.
    • To respond positively and professionally to guests requests.

    Server Requirements:

    • Proficient in all aspects of food service.
    • Knowledge of food and beverage served at Alice’s.
    • Display an assertive and professional appearance.
    • Attention to detail and needs of all guests.
    • High school diploma preferred.
    • Ability to be on your feet for 6-8 hour shifts.
    • Must be able to carry about 40lbs comfortably and safely.
  • Busser  - Alice's

    Busser  - Alice's

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

    A Busser works primarily in the front of the house and is required to tend to many needs of the dining room before, during and after service. Bussers assist the servers in keeping the customer’s needs met.  They also help to keep a clean and properly maintained dining room. A Bussers speed and efficiency helps turn over tables contributing to increased sales volume.  As Bussers have direct contact with customers, it is important that they speak clearly and make eye contact with colleagues and customers alike. Bussers also play a role in helping maintain and uphold sanitation and cleanliness standards.

    General Job Description:

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

    • Knowing table numbers, seat numbers and service stations
    • Help prepare the dining room for service through cleaning, stocking, setting, bussing and other tasks
    • Clean and reset tables, ensure tables are level, wipe down chairs, keep floors clean
    • Clean and stock designated kitchen and server stations
    • Remove dirty dishes, glasses and silverware from table and take them to the kitchen
    • Stock/restock stations with items needed for service; glasses, coffee mugs, silverware, assorted spoons, sugar caddies, salt, pepper, lemons, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, calamari sauce, steak knives, soup spoons, tablespoons and cocktail forks.
    • Polish silverware and glasses in sanitary manner in service bar area to remove spots and water stains
    • Maintain short, pleasant rapport with guests and answer any questions or listen to their concerns
    • Assist in maintaining general cleanliness of the entire restaurant
  • Seasonal Kitchen Staff  – Main Lake Market

    Seasonal Kitchen Staff  – Main Lake Market

    Main Lake Market is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    Duties include: 

    Taking orders in person and over the phone, making orders, bagging, cashing out, and handing out orders to customers. Prepping all food needed for each shift. Abiding by all health and safety protocols while maintaining a clean and organized workstation. Perform all opening and closing procedures. Ensuring all orders are filled quickly and accurately and that food is high quality.

    This position goes from May 1st to October 31st

  • Seasonal Crew Member - Main Lake Market

    Seasonal Crew Member – Main Lake Market

    Main Lake Market is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    General Job Description:

    This includes kitchen staff, dock hands/gas attendants, ice cream staff, floor retail staff, and cashiers. Weekends and holidays are required.  

    Duties include: 

    Kitchen and ice cream staff: Taking orders in person and over the phone, making orders, bagging, cashing out, and handing out orders to customers. Prepping all food needed for each shift. Abiding by all health and safety protocols while maintaining a clean and organized workstation. Perform all opening and closing procedures. 

    Dock hands / Gas attendants: Maintaining clean and safe docks, assisting customers with any issues they may have while docking their boat, and taking food orders from dock customers. Assist in docking gas customers' boats properly, pumping gas, and taking payments while following all DEP safety procedures. Perform all opening and closing procedures.  

    Floor retail staff: Organizing and properly presenting all retail to customers, cleanliness and upkeep of inventory, making sure all inventory is properly packaged at all times, assisting customers in any and all questions they may have, having knowledge of what Main Lake Market sells and where in the store it can be located. 

    Cashiers: Providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service, welcoming and greeting customers, maintaining a properly balanced cash drawer, light cleaning duties while maintaining a clean workspace.   

    This position goes from May 1st to October 31st

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