Position Description

One of ADKs (Adirondack Mountain Clubs) special roles as a nonprofit is to serve those who visit the Adirondacks through our accommodations at the Adirondak Loj, Wilderness Campground, Heart Lake Cabins, and at our High Peaks Information Center.

Careers with ADK offer opportunities for growth and advancement along all our lines of work. Positions in our hospitality department offer the chance for young professionals to build skills while being a part of the important work of meeting guests needs, promoting education, and committing to environmental advocacy, all core to ADKs mission.

We are eager to meet with candidates who are inspired by ADKs mission and are looking for a unique career experience.

About the Adirondack Mountain Club

ADK works to protect New York State wild lands and waters by promoting responsible outdoor recreation and building a statewide constituency of land stewardship advocates. Since 1922, the organization has worked to increase access to the backcountry by building trails, conserving natural areas, and developing a stewardship community that supports the ethical and safe use of New Yorks outdoor spaces. A member, donor, and volunteer-supported organization, ADK reaches across New York through its chapters to inspire people to enjoy the outdoors ethically.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Heart Lake Hospitality (HLH) Crew Lead is responsible for taking a lead role in the day-to-day food service and housekeeping operations at the Adirondak Loj, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and a positive guest experience, while supporting efficiency and compliancy of its operations, with the oversight of the Loj Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Cooking and Service 40%

• Under the oversite of the Loj Manager, help to see out smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the Adirondak Loj Kitchen and Housekeeping operations.
• Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Loj Manager.
• Prepare meals for guests and staff, including for those with dietary restrictions, with use of set menu.
• Promote a positive and service-oriented attitude among all ADK North Country staff.
• Assure there is enough food for on-property staff.

Administration and Special Projects 40%

• Coordinate with the Loj Manager to update menu as needed.
• Check meal sheets for accuracy.
• Create weekly food orders for the Loj to be approved by the Loj Manager for purchase, with the focus of cost-saving and minimizing waste.
• Perform food stock inventory during the first week of each month.
• Accurately track food waste.
• Aid the Loj Manager in ensuring that kitchen and dining facilities are health-code compliant by performing weekly checklists.
• Supplemental duties/re…