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ABOUT LAMBERT’S COVE INN & RESORT
Set on an eight-acre farm in West Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard, Lambert’s Cove Inn is a boutique resort that offers overnight lodging, fine dining, a swimming pool, lawn games, complimentary bicycles and access to the most beautiful private beach on the island, Lambert’s Cove Beach. This enchanted property, that was originally a working farm, circa 1790, is a retreat for solo travelers, a romantic escape for couples, and a haven for digital nomads. Our Martha’s Vineyard boutique resort is an occasional venue for weddings and group events.

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We are seeking hospitality-oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

SOUS CHEF

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in our beautiful restaurant to execute local and seasonal menus for an upscale prix fixe program that highlights the best available New England ingredients, with a special focus on Martha’s Vineyard sourcing.

More about Sous Chef opening

Sous Chef will need to be adaptable and responsive to Inn’s guest’s needs, as the candidate will also assist Executive Chef to cater in-house events and oversee other Inn food and beverage programs, including breakfast and picnic lunches. The candidate will believe in and value the overall food philosophy of the inn, which is rooted in local, seasonal sourcing and rustic, flavorful New England-inspired cuisine. The kitchen will source organically and locally whenever possible. Candidate must be a team player who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

Responsibilities for Sous Chef

Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
Assume the role as Executive Chef in his absence
Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices

Qualifications for Sous Chef

High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
Safe Food Handling Certification
Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions
Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs

ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR ROOMS AND EVENTS

We are looking for a Hospitality Professional to lead the Inn’s front desk and concierge services.

More about assistant manager for rooms and events opening

The candidate will be responsible to the General Manager for the success of the Inn’s rooms and events programs. The candidate will be the lead salesperson for the Inn’s rooms and events. Candidate will work closely with the GM and the Dinnertime Dining Hospitality Lead to create memorable events and to coordinate sales of rooms. Candidate will oversee the cleanliness and aesthetic upkeep of the Inn’s rooms as well as the pool and hot tub area. Candidate will ensure that rooms and events are first-class and that staff morale and dedication to the inn are excellent, positive, and grounded in the philosophy of hospitality. Candidate will be the front-of-the-house representative for Inn guests’ breakfast.

Candidate must be a team player who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

Responsibilities for Assistant Manager for Rooms and Events:

With other managers, represent LCI in the community, professionally and personally
With other managers, ensure guest satisfaction
With staff, answer all phone calls to the inn and handle them or direct them to the correct party
Sell events that fit with the inn’s philosophy, calendar, and capabilities
Create and maintain a culture of hospitality, positivity, with a guest-centered philosophy
Manage all room reservations and inn guest questions and needs
Manage all guest transportation to and from inn
Manage concierge program
Coordinate with other managers for inn guests’ dining needs
Oversee front-of-the house breakfast presentation
With other managers, coordinate and plan for events
Meet weekly with other managers to assess progress

Qualifications for Assistant Manager for Rooms and Events

Prior hospitality experience preferred
Guest-centric customer service skills required

FRONT DESK CLERK

We are looking for a hospitality-oriented candidate to assist our Assistant Manager of Rooms and Events by staffing the front desk of the Inn and providing friendly, informed customer service. Candidate must be a team player who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

DINING ROOM HOST

We are looking for a hospitality-oriented candidate to assist our Dining Room Manager by greeting and seating guests who are joining us at Woods for dining. Dining Room Host will work with our Dining Room Manager to oversee the flow of the room and manage reservations. Host will assist servers as necessary. Candidate must be a team player who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

SERVERS

We are looking for hospitality-oriented candidates to work with our Dining Room Manager to provide excellent customer service to guests who are dining at Woods. Must possess an interest in food and local sourcing and a knowledge of wine. Candidates will believe in and value the overall food philosophy of the inn, which is rooted in local, seasonal sourcing and rustic, flavorful New England-inspired cuisine. Candidates must be team players who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

BUSSERS

We are looking for hospitality-oriented candidates to work with our Dining Room Manager to provide the necessary support to our servers, including clearing and turning tables and restocking work areas to support front-of-house service so that we can provide excellent customer service to guests who are dining at Woods. Must be dependable and personable. Candidates must be team players who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

FOOD RUNNERS

We are looking for hospitality-oriented candidates to work with our Executive Chef and Sous Chef as well as our Dining Room Manager to provide support to our kitchen and our front-of-the house staff by delivering food to tables in a friendly and precise manner so that we can provide excellent customer service to guests who are dining at Woods. Must be dependable and personable. Candidates must be team players who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

LINE COOKS

We are looking for candidates to work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in our beautiful restaurant to execute local and seasonal menus for an upscale prix fixe program that highlights the best available New England ingredients, with a special focus on Martha’s Vineyard sourcing. Line Cook should have experience cooking on a line that delivered quality and managed volume.

PREP COOKS

We are looking for candidates to work with our Executive Chef and our Sous Chef in our beautiful restaurant to help prep to execute local and seasonal menus for an upscale prix fixe program that highlights the best available New England ingredients, with a special focus on Martha’s Vineyard sourcing. Prep cooks will support the dinnertime kitchen needs as well as the needs of the Inn’s other Food and Beverage demands throughout the day and season, including prepping breakfast, lunch picnic baskets, and food for events.

Candidates must be team players who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

BREAKFAST COOK

We are looking for a candidate to work with our Executive Chef and our Sous Chef in our beautiful restaurant to prepare breakfast for inn guests. Breakfast Chef will work closely with the Assistant Manager for Rooms and Events to prepare and present a local and seasonal upscale breakfast for Lambert’s Cove Inn guests. Breakfast will highlight the best available New England ingredients, with a special focus on Martha’s Vineyard sourcing. Candidates must be team players who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.

DISHWASHER AND PORTER

We are looking for a candidate to work with in our kitchen as a dishwasher and to assist our Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Cooks to maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room. Ensure all china, glassware, silver, kitchen equipment and smallwares are cleaned and sanitized and stored in their proper locations. Candidates must be team players who will work to create and maintain a culture of hospitality and positivity. Must possess a guest-centered philosophy. Housing possible as part of compensation.