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Heron Hill Winery

Heron Hill Winery is hiring for the following position:

Cafe Head Chef - Seasonal | Job Listed: 01/02/19, Job Start Date: 04/15/19

Job Description: The Café Head Chef at Heron Hill Winery is a seasonal part-time position. The Cafe Head Chef position would be mid-April through November. The Café Head Chef is responsible for all café operations, food service for events, Tunes in the Tent and small group catering at Heron Hill Winery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to staffing, menu development and implementation, including food preparation and cleanliness, food costing, ordering and customer service. Some evenings required, with weekends and some holidays mandatory.
The Blue Heron Café is an integral part of Heron Hill Winery’s vision for providing a local food and wine destination in the Finger Lakes region.
Compensation based on experience, with bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities
Personnel
 Interview, evaluate, and hire candidates for line cook and service personnel positions.
 Ensure that the staff is complying with all policies and procedure put forth by Heron Hill and practices safe food handling procedures.
 Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility that complies with DOH and DOL regulations and complies with the Heron Hill safety policies.
 Supervision – ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity, develop, train, council and discipline
 Line time – It is expected that a good candidate for this position will maintain an active role in the day-to-day operation of the Café. With labor costs in mind, he/she is expected to fulfill line cooking duties.
Customer communication and Menu development
 Develop menus and standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency and minimize food cost by cross utilization. Exercises portion control for all items served and establish prices. Uses fresh, local ingredients that will be well received by the public.
 Is in open view of the customer daily and welcomes and interacts with guest.
Inventory and ordering
• Maintain a stock of perishable and dry products sufficient to meet interim needs while avoiding spoilage
• Maintain an organized dry storage, cooler and freezer
• Linen
• Beverage – Non-alcoholic, beer, invoicing of wine from Heron Hill
Financial
 Responsible for monthly performance goals, controls food and labor costs to achieve maximum profitability.
 Periodic evaluation of Profit and Loss
 Pricing of menu items, catering and features
Qualifications
 Serve Safe certification required.
 Ideal candidate has kitchen management experience as well as front of house restaurant experience
 Good working knowledge of DoH standards and regulations
 Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and flexibility to perform shift work in addition to being able to multitask, manage and communicate efficiently.

Reports to
 Food and Beverage Director

Please e-mail interest and/or resume to Jacqueline Wooster at retail@heronhill.com.

Heron Hill Winery

Heron Hill Winery is hiring for the following position:

Part-Time Maintenance Position | Job Listed: 01/02/19, Job Start Date: 04/01/19

Job Description: Heron Hill Winery is looking for a maintenance person with experience in handyman work and general repair. This position is based out of the winery on Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, but with responsibilities at 2 other locations on Seneca Lake and Canandaigua Lake. This position reports to the Operations Manager. Hours can be flexible except for emergency situations that can arise.

Areas of Responsibility (including but not limited to):
• Carpentry
• Drywall repair
• Plumbing
• Plowing in the winter
• Painting
• General facility maintenance
• Some ground maintenance
• Welding
• Mower and tractor maintenance and repair
• Troubleshooting electrical and refrigeration issues

Must have the following to be considered:
• Valid NYS Driver’s License to operate company vehicles
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

Wage will commensurate with experience. Generous discount on wine and food from the Blue Heron Café!
Please e-mail interest and/or resume to Don at donr@heronhill.com. Please no calls.

Finger Lakes Premier Properties

Finger Lakes Premier Properties is hiring for the following position:

Maintenance Technician | Job Listed: 11/05/18, Job Start Date: 11/19/18

Job Description: Finger Lakes Premier Properties, the largest lakefront property manager and real estate sales company in the region, is currently seeking to fill a Maintenance Technician seasonal position out of its Penn Yan, NY office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Follows established procedures to ensure all maintenance tasks are completed in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Adheres to all unit maintenance standards.
• Monitors and maintains all homes and facilities per established standards, including landscaping and refuse/trash areas.
• Accurately completes required documentation to maintenance manager at the end of every shift.
• Promptly follows up on all maintenance requests and concerns reported by maintenance manager, inspectors, guests, and owners.
• Documents and reports all maintenance and safety concerns to maintenance manager in a timely manner.
• Maintains compliance with all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines.
• Maintains a presentable and functioning personal vehicle: follows all safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer and personal services.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.
• This position is seasonal.

Qualifications for the position are as follows:
• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• General carpentry skills.
• Great attention to detail and organization skills.
• Dependable and able to work weekends.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Please e-mail your résumé to Robyn Mance-DeMay at hr@flpplake.com. Robyn can also be reached by phone: (315) 227-2103.

Ravines Wine Cellars

Ravines Wine Cellars is hiring for the following position:

Winery Tasting Room Sales (Keuka Lake) | Job Listed: 09/13/18, Job Start Date: 09/17/18

Job Description: Ravines Wine Cellars is looking for energetic people with a passion for wine & food to join our team at our tasting rooms in Keuka Village. Candidates must have excellent communication and customer service skills, an outgoing and positive personality and enjoy working with the public.
Ravines is committed to the production of high quality wines and we strive to create a unique and entertaining tasting experience for our customers. Our sales team is responsible for presenting the wines to customers in a friendly and informative manner, restocking wine displays which requires the ability to lift 40 lb. cases of wine, work behind a tasting bar during sales presentations and help with set up and service for special wine and food events. Candidates must be able to work weekends. Prior wine and/or hospitality experience preferred but not required. Please email résumé to hiring manager. Part-time and full-time seasonal positions available. $12 starting wage, wage commensurate with experience.

Please e-mail your résumé to joehope@ravineswine.com

Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce

The Hammondsport Chamber is hiring for the following position:

Visitor Center Office Assistant | Job Listed: 08/16/18, Job Start Date: immediately (flexible)

Job Description: The Hammondsport Chamber is seeking an energetic "people person" to join our team and contribute to helping the Visitor Center (now open daily all year) fulfill its goal of assisting visitors, residents, and member businesses with their various needs. The position is a year-round, part-time role that will have varying scheduled hours depending on the seasons (heavier in the summer) and weekly need. The position pays minimum wage of $10.40 (which increases to $11.10 in January). We generally expect the weekly commitment to fall within 10-20 hours, and mostly on or near the weekends. Your work week will typically consist of 2 days. Duties include, but are not limited to: maintain presentability and cleanliness of entire Visitor Center, assist tourists with a wide range of questions about the area, calls and outreach to member businesses regarding Chamber programs, e-mail correspondence and itinerary planning with inbound visitors, assist with preparation and execution of Chamber events -- in addition to general office duties and additional tasks as delegated by management and the Board of Directors.

Please e-mail your résumé and an introduction letter to trinity@hammondsport.org

Snug Harbor

Snug Harbor is hiring for the following positions:

Servers, Line Cooks, & Prep Cooks | Job Listed: 06/21/18, Job Start Date: 06/21/18

Job Description: Snug Harbor is back in full force! Spend the summer right on beautiful Keuka Lake at our landmark one of a kind venue! We're busy and looking for servers, line cooks, and prep cooks!

Please e-mail us to schedule a quick interview: snugonkeuka@gmail.com

Bully Hill Vineyards

Bully Hill Vineyards is hiring experienced cooks to work full-time for the summer and fall season. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and an occasional evening. The Bully Hill Restaurant only serves lunch, meaning you'll still have evenings to spend with friends and family.

Sous Chef / Line Cook | Job Listed: 06/02/18

Responsibilities

Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
Clean up station and take care of leftover food
Stock inventory appropriately
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Requirements

Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook
Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Familiar with industry’s best practices
Culinary experience required

If you are hardworking and reliable please consider joining our team.

Hourly wage: starting at $14.00/hr - $18.00/hr

E-mail résumés to Sean King: sean.king@bullyhill.com or apply in person at 8843 Greyton H. Taylor Memorial Drive, Hammondsport.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham (Penn Yan)

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham is hiring for the following positions:

Executive/Assistant Executive Housekeeper | Job Listed: 06/01/18, Job Start Date: 06/01/18

Job Description: Responsible for supervision, labor and cost controls of the Housekeeping Department. Maintains clean guest and public areas at all times. Provides excellent guest service in an efficient, courteous professional manner; following the company standards of friendly hospitality while adhering to guidelines and procedures.

Guest Service Manager | Job Listed: 06/01/18, Job Start Date: 06/01/18

Job Description: Responsible for: the day-to-day operations of the Front Office, to include but not limited to: personnel, budget performance and financial controls.

Front Desk | Job Listed: 06/01/18, Job Start Date: 06/01/18

Job Description: Serves as the guest's liaison for both hotel and non-hotel services. Functions are an extension of guest service representative duties. Assists the guest regardless of whether inquiries concern in-hotel or off-premises attractions, facilities, services, or activities. Knows how to provide concise and accurate directions.

Housekeeping | Job Listed: 06/01/18, Job Start Date: 06/01/18

Job Description: Maintains clean guest and public areas at all times. Provides excellent guest service in an efficient, courteous professional manner; following the company standards of friendly hospitality while adhering to guidelines and procedures.

Please inquire at (315) 215-2853 and e-mail résumés to Bonnie Miller: microtelpennyan@indushg.com

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham (Bath)

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham is hiring for the following positions:

Housekeeping | Job Listed: 06/01/18, Job Start Date: 06/01/18

Front Desk | Job Listed: 06/01/18, Job Start Date: 06/01/18

Maintenance | Job Listed: 06/01/18, Job Start Date: 06/01/18

Job Description: Performs repairs and preventative maintenance work to ensure the hotel maintenance quality standards are achieved and maintained. Provides excellent guest service in an efficient, courteous professional manner; following the company standards of friendly hospitality while adhering to guidelines and procedures.

Please inquire at (607) 776-5333 and e-mail résumés to Josh Tompkins: microtelbath@indushg.com