Housekeeping & Kitchen Supervisor Seasonal Details

Housekeeping & Kitchen Supervisor Seasonal

Appalachian Mountain Cl - Haverstraw, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Harriman Outdoor Center Housekeeping and Dining Room Supervisor

Position: Harriman Outdoor Center Housekeeping and Dining Room Specialist – Full-time seasonal
(April 15 to October 31)

Location: Haverstraw, NY

Reports to: Harriman Outdoor Center Camp Assistant Manager

Summary Description

The Harriman Outdoor Center Housekeeping and Dining Room Supervisor reports to and works closely with the Camp Manager and Assistant Manager and assists in all aspects of facility operation located in Harriman State Park, Haverstraw, NY. They are responsible for the daily upkeep of all cabins, campsites, and guest areas. They will be a supervisor of seasonal staff and will set and monitor daily objectives. The Housekeeping and Dining Room Specialist will be knowledgeable of the use and sale of products and equipment in the retail store, actively promote and provide information on AMC, and encourage support and membership of all guests and visitors. The ideal candidate will be responsible, committed to maintaining the highest level of cleanliness, and able to maintain productive work flow with little supervision.

This full-time seasonal position is based at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Harriman Outdoor Center (HOC) in Haverstraw, NY. The Harriman Outdoor Center is also locally referred to as Breakneck Camp. The work week is generally composed of 40 hours, with weekends and holidays required. Please provide three professional references with your application.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of all facilities and grounds.
• Perform the front-of-house preparation, service, and cleanup of family- and buffet-style food service.
• Oversee housekeeping inventory and provide supervisor with restock purchase requests.
• Greet and assist all guests with high-quality courteousness and professionalism.
• Promote AMC membership, retail sales, and rental use to all guests and visitors.
• Utilize safe food preparation and cleanup practices and procedures.
• Responsible for weekly housekeeping inventory.
• Initially and continually train and supervise seasonal staff on current front-of-house and housekeeping procedures.
• May be required to spend regularly scheduled nights at Harriman as on-call manager on duty.
• Guest check in and daily needs.
• Assist in addressing emergency medical needs of the guests.
• Operate the camp shuttle.
• Travel to and support other AMC lodges and camps as assigned.
• Daily maintenance and upkeep of camp as assigned.
• Perform all additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

This full-time, seasonal position requires:

• A college degree is preferred; Equivalent outdoor education, program and facility maintenance training and experience may be substituted for the college degree.
• Ability to work a varied schedule and spend nights at Harriman Outdoor Center on a regular weekly basis as scheduled. Living in a shared staff cabin at Harriman Outdoor Center is the preferred option.
• Exceptional public service skills, professionalism, and a commitment to the mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks.
• Six months prior food service experience required.
• Six months prior housekeeping experience required.
• Prior waterfront operations management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic outdoor conservation and recreation.
• Self-motivated, ability to work effectively with little supervision.
• Ability to effectively lead a team.
• Success in performing a variety of duties with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work long or abnormal shifts.
• Ability to be time- and schedule- oriented
• Must be able to successfully complete the ServSafe Manager course.
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Physical abilities needed: Ability to operate standard office computers and machines, plus maintenance equipment. Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds at the camp and in the backcountry. Ability to travel safely in the backcountry in all weather conditions.

The Appalachian Mountain Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The AMC values diversity in the workplace. Founded in 1876, the AMC (www.outdoors.org) is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the United States. The AMC has 12 Chapters throughout the East and over 90,000 members. The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region. 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.