Dining Room Attendant--FALL 2018

 Title:                  Dining Room Attendant (full-time, seasonal; or part-time, seasonal)

Location:            Highland Center Lodge, Crawford Notch, Bretton Woods NH

Reports to:        Dining Room and Event Supervisor

Summary Description:
Based at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Highland Center Lodge in Crawford Notch, Bretton Woods NH, the Dining Room Attendant is responsible for welcoming our active guests to our dining areas and the smooth delivery of meals for the general public, overnight guests and program participants at this destination.  Join a community of friendly, guest-oriented coworkers who are motivated to extend top-quality hospitality in iconic Crawford Notch!  Dining Room Attendants are an active member of the kitchen team and contributes to the overall success of the Highland Center’s operation.  

While this position is primarily focused on keeping the dining room, buffets, and cafeteria ready for guests, dining room attendants also work alongside the Highland Center cooks in the kitchen, walk-in refrigerators, kitchen storehouses, recycling shed, crew room and loading dock area.

The position is paid hourly, receives gratuity, and has access to great seasonal employee benefits.  The position requires weekend and holiday shifts.  Onsite Staff dormitory-style housing, with all meals, is available at the Highland Center Lodge for full time, seasonal staff. 

Primary Responsibilities:
•    Assist and serve customers, whether they are sitting down for family-style dinner service, or visiting our breakfast/lunch buffet areas.
•    Greet our guests with a smile and a willingness to help them enjoy their visit.
•    Clean, sanitize and inspect all areas maintained by the Kitchen Crew on a daily basis and as needed to exceed the New Hampshire Board of Health standards.
•    Daily - Snack Bar upkeep, prep work, and service during lunch service.
•    Responsible for operating a cash register during lunch service.
•    Provide beer and wine service to the guests at the Highland Center.
•    Support the on duty Cook with preparing the daily meals.
•    Assist in preparation and set up of coffee breaks, special event luncheons, pizza lunches for schools, and cash bar socials
•    Lead or assist in the delivery of guided site tours, “Dinner Talks”, and evening programs including greeting and orientation to Highland Center opportunities and AMC facilities as required.
•    Attend scheduled kitchen crew meetings and front-line training sessions.
•    Keep up-to-date on AMC programs and activities as well as general kitchen information by reading the FYI board when necessary.
•    Other duties as assigned by the Highland Center Management staff

Qualifications and Experience:
•    Kitchen experience preferred; willingness and interest to learn required.
•    Customer service experience recommended.
•    Flexibility with regard to schedule is required.
•    Knowledge of the White Mountain National Forest area is desirable.
•    Desire to be a team player.

Physical Requirements:
•    Ability to lift up to 60 pounds from floor to chest height for extended periods of time.
•    Stand, walk, sit, move freely and climb stairs unassisted for extended periods of time.
•    Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs repeatedly, bending, twisting and reaching motions.  
•    Ability to safely use step ladders, cleaning equipment and hand carts.

Employee Benefits:
•    Room and Board is available at the Highland Center.  Note: must be 18 years old at time of hire to live on site.
•    Use of AMC lodges and backcountry facilities, free and discounted rates. 

•    30% employee discount on merchandise sold at our facilities.  
•    Free AMC membership for a year.

• An opportunity to join an awesome community that supports each other while having fun!
  
  

To Apply:

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger.  The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.

Please include your resume when applying.  The information should include three (3) references. 

The AMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.  The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies, and procedures.  Our goal is to be a community that is comfortable, inviting, and accessible for people of any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.  Join us!