Shift Supervisor at The Athenaeum Hotel

Chautauqua Hotel Co. Athenaeum in Chautauqua, NY is looking for shift supervisors to join our team. We are located on 3 S Lake Drive. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and reliable.

A working supervisor who is responsible for providing training and direction for the food service team members during a designated shift. At least 1-3 years dining room supervisor experience required. Heirloom Restaurant is a full-service restaurant with a formal dining setting and lakeside porch service.

About Your Workday

• Oversee Front of the House Staff and monitor operations.
• Interact with guests and ensure satisfaction is above and beyond.
• Maintain standards of fine dining establishment in a fast-paced setting.
• Work alongside food service and kitchen staff to ensure quality.
• Assist Heirloom Management in overall cost effectiveness.
• Conduct training to seasonal staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

About Your Schedule 

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. 

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:   

Typically work an eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 5am to 5pm.

About Your Compensation  

Compensation for this position starts at $17.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $20.00/Hour.   

About Living on the Grounds 

Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. If the section below is incomplete, candidates should assume that this is no housing associated with this position.   

About Chautauqua Institution 

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization. The Institution’s office in Washington, DC is located strategically for an ongoing role in the cultural conversations of the nation. 

Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience 

There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater. In addition to a traditional gate pass, employees and their families will receive full access to our current and historical programs online at CHQ Assembly. 

Commitment to Values of IDEA 

• Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions in which everyone feels that they can engage as full and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices and applicants will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate past experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.  

We are looking forward to reading your application.