We hire great people to provide
quality hospitality. We've been doing it for 99 seasons! 

We hope you can join us.

Updated May 7th, 2008

 

YEAR-ROUND POSITION

Assistant Beverage Manager

The Assistant Beverage Manager assists with the hiring process, scheduling and monitoring bartenders, servers and bar-backs as well as overseeing banquet operations.  Responsibilities also include our beverage program, cost management as well as working closely with our wine program and beverage education with both guests and servers.  You will also be responsible for inventory and par stock levels, upkeep and maintenance of service and storage areas.

Qualifications:  1 year of management experience in a food and beverage environment,

thorough knowledge of SQUIRREL or point of sale system, working knowledge of mixology, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team to provide 5-star guest service.  Must be able to lift and move 50+ pounds.

This is a year-round position with benefits including health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, golf privileges and other discounts.

 

OPENINGS FOR 2008 SEASONAL WORK

(Now thru November)

We’re now hiring great people for our 99th season of quality hospitality.  If you are looking for seasonal employment and think you’re qualified for a position listed below, we’d like to meet you. 

 

All interested applicants must submit a FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM.  A resume may provide additional information but it does not take the place of an application.

BARTENDER – Prepares beverages for guests in restaurants or at special events. Experienced in drink preparation, Must be 21 or older Hours: 3 pm – 12 am or 5 pm – 1am 

CONFERENCE & BANQUET SERVICES SET-UP PERSON - Move and set up tables, equipment and provisions for events, meetings and function rooms. Various evenings. Must be able to lift and move 50+ lbs.

COCKTAIL SERVER - Serve drinks to guests in restaurant or at banquet events. Must be 18+. Hours: 5:00 PM to midnight.

GREETER — Takes reservations, welcomes and assists guests in the Dining Room or Hawkeye Grill. All shifts, all days of the week.

HOUSEKEEPER/CHAMBERMAID-   Day shift 8 am to 3 pm 6 days a wk; Clean guest rooms and change linens.

LEAD COOK – Experienced cook able to lead crew in hot & cold production food preparation day and evening shifts needed.

LINE COOKS – EXPERIENCED:   Prepare food for hot & cold banquet & menu production, day and evening shifts needed.

PASTRY COOK: Prepare, decorate and garnish desserts for presentation. Varying hours, experience preferred.

PREP COOKS:  Cold food prep, days or evenings, experience preferred.  Prepare foods for banquet and menu production.

TABLE BUSSERS:  Set up, clear & move tables in the Dining Room and Hawkeye Grill, all shifts and days of week needed.  Must be able to lift and move 40+ lbs.

TELEPHONE OPERATOR: Respond to guest and incoming calls at the switchboard, perform clerical tasks.  Days & evenings split shift.

UTILITY PREP- Days and evenings, 5 days a week.  Clean and maintain cleanliness of kitchen work areas, dishes,  floors, equipment etc.

WAITSTAFF:  Wait on diners in the Main Dining Room, Hawkeye Grill and special events.  Experience preferred.  All shifts,  breakfast, lunch and dinner; and all days of the week needed.

Print and fully complete both pages of our application form (click here for the application document). Please list all positions you are interested in on one application. Mail or fax the application (resumes do not take the place of an application) to Barbara Lyon at the address below.

Barbara Lyon
Director of Human Resources
The Otesaga Resort Hotel
60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Fax: 607.547.9675

Use this direct email link for specific inquiries hr@otesaga.com