Join our team as a full-time Grill Cook at the Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana, Indiana. Experience working in a commercial kitchen grill area is preferred! The pay is $16.00 to $18.00, based on experience.

Days and hours:
• Five 8-hour shifts per week
• A mix of days and evenings
• Saturdays are required
• No Sundays

Responsibilities:
• Making sandwiches
• Grilling meats
• Using the fryers
• Cleaning the work area
• Other duties as assigned

Grill Cook Requirements:
• Ability to multitask
• Practice safe food handling
• Ability to perform the job's physical demands
• Work efficiently and accurately
• Must keep the workstation clean and organized
• Must be teachable with a desire to learn and grow
• Must be willing and available to work nights (closing the kitchen), weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits:
• Discounts in all Blue Gate Hospitality stores, theatre, and hotel
• Insurance offered to full-time employees
• Paid time off
• 401 (K) with a match

The Blue Gate Restaurant seeks a dedicated front-of-house Shift Manager to join our team. As Shift Manager, you will ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will manage employees, deliver exceptional guest satisfaction, and plan for success each shift.

Shift Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.

• Oversee shift operations.

• Manage and motivate staff to deliver exceptional service.

• Consistently meet high standards of guest satisfaction.

• Plan and organize daily activities to optimize efficiency and productivity.

• Maintain a positive, professional work environment.

• Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and effectively.

• Assist in the training and development of new and existing staff members.

• Find shift coverage as needed to ensure adequate staffing levels.

Shift Manager Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a managerial role within the hospitality industry is preferred, but we will train the right individual.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Knowledge of restaurant operations and industry trends.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• A clear criminal background check.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

A shift manager will work 5 shifts per week, including days, evenings, and Saturdays. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about hospitality and possess the skills to excel in this role. Join our team and help create memorable experiences for our guests at Blue Gate Restaurant.

Blue Gate Hospitality offers a supportive environment, discounts at all properties, paid Holidays, paid sick days, vacation pay, advancement opportunities, a 401(k) with a company match, and insurance.

Be one of the first voices—and faces—of Blue Gate Theatre! Our Guest Experience & Reservations Specialists help guests plan memorable visits by booking theatre tickets, hotel stays, and dinner/theatre packages; answering questions; and providing friendly, accurate service by phone, online, and in person at our venue box offices. Specialists also provide general information and help direct calls to other Blue Gate businesses. This position plays a crucial role in delivering our customers' Blue Gate Brand products, and therefore must be friendly, patient, professional, and organized!

A Guest Experience & Reservation Specialist will work a year-round rotating full-time or part-time schedule, from three to five shifts per week, between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm, including every other Saturday. They will also rotate between box offices at both venues – Blue Gate Music Hall & Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. Customer service, sales, or clerical experience is preferred, and previous box office or ticketing experience is a plus! We provide paid training for 3-4 weeks. Pay starts at $16.00 per hour.

Blue Gate Hospitality is a family-owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, a flexible schedule, paid time off, advancement opportunities, and discounts at all Blue Gate properties.

Guest Experience & Reservations Specialist Requirements:

• Always be friendly, patient, and calm with guests, co-workers, and managers.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Efficiency, accuracy, and competence in all areas of work

• Must be comfortable and proficient with computers and relevant software, and be able to learn new programs and navigate various websites.

• Type and compose written communication.

• Teachable with a desire to learn.

• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills, including face-to-face and phone conversations with active listening.

• Initiative & personal accountability

• Must be at least 18 years old.

The Blue Gate Garden Inn, Shipshewana's Number 1 Hotel, is seeking persons to work in our Ice Cream Shop! The starting rate is $15.00 per hour.

Days and hours:
• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• 5 pm until closing (usually finish between 10 and 11 pm)
• Arrive at 4:30 pm when opening the creamery.

Responsibilities:
• Scooping and serving ice cream, shakes, and drinks
• Opening and closing tasks
• General cleaning and sanitizing
• Operating a cash register and handling money.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:
• Friendly and approachable
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Teachable and willing to learn
• Ability to stand for the full shift
• Must be able to operate a cash register and count change

Benefits:
• Discounts in all Blue Gate Hospitality stores, theatre, and hotel
• No Sundays

Are you looking for a part-time job to change your pace or want to get out of the house a couple of times a week? Would you like to be part of the concert-going experience? Then, join The Blue Gate Theatre Event Staff at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center & Blue Gate Music Hall. As a valued event staff member, you will meet interesting people, attend concerts & shows, and experience what happens behind the scenes - while getting paid!

 Our Performing Arts Center hosts headlining concerts by artists in various genres! From Blackberry Smoke, Charity Gail, Clint Black, Jeff Foxworthy, Jason Crabb, Jeremy Camp, Joan Jett, Larry the Cable Guy, Lady A, Lone Star, Mannheim Steamroller, Michael W Smith, Scotty McCreary, Skillet, Trisha Yearwood, ZZ Top, and many more!

• As an Event Staff team member, you will:
• work concerts, shows, & various other events
• assist guests in the box office & will-call area for concerts & shows
• assist in event set-ups & tear-downs
• Check concert tickets
• Help direct guests
• help with post-show duties, including cleaning restrooms, sweeping, and trash removal
• host groups & VIP’s
• help seat guests
• assist with line management
• work in our concession areas
• other tasks as assigned by our managers

 The event staff works part-time, three (3) to five (5) shifts per week, including Fridays and Saturdays, mostly in the evenings, with some matinee/afternoon hours required. Plan to work more during the weeks with more performances and less during the slower seasons.

 Pay starts at $15.00 per hour. Shift hours vary from three (3) to five (5.5) hours each, with a required minimum of three (3) shifts per week. The number of shifts will vary depending on the season.

 To qualify for our Event Team, you should be computer- and tech-savvy, self-motivated, a fast learner, able to work well under pressure, able to stand for long periods, able to lift up to 25lbs, skilled at problem-solving, friendly, and professional.

 The Blue Gate Theatre is a family-owned company, comprising a team that works together to deliver a great experience for our guests. We offer a flexible schedule, advancement opportunities, insurance, paid time off, all Blue Gate property discounts, and a safe and fun work environment!

Take pride in creating exceptional guest experiences. Build a career with a company that values hard work, loyalty, and teamwork. 

 Join our team at the Blue Gate Garden Inn as a housekeeper. Housekeeping duties include cleaning guest rooms, hallways, and public areas, as well as other assigned tasks. A housekeeper will work from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with a 30-minute off-the-clock break five times weekly, including weekends. Saturdays and Sundays are required! 

 We are seeking someone to work five days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays, and another person to work Saturdays and Sundays each week. Pay starts at $16.00 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential on Sundays. These are year-round positions, not seasonal. 

The Blue Gate Garden Inn is a family-owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, discounts at all properties, paid time off, flexible scheduling, a 401 (k) plan, advancement opportunities, and comprehensive insurance. 

 Requirements:
 - Working on Saturdays and Sundays is required!
 - Work efficiently with accurate results.
 - Must be a motivated self-starter who takes pride in their work.
 - Must be at least 18 years old.
 - Must work well on a team.
 - Professional and effective communication.
 - Must meet the physical requirements, including lifting 25 pounds, standing, bending, stretching, and moving the entire shift

Join the Blue Gate team as a concession worker at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. As a concession worker, you will sell snacks and drinks, operate a cash register, make popcorn, help guests courteously and efficiently, and perform other job duties as assigned.

 This is a part-time position. You will work evenings, up to three weekly shifts (three to four hours each). The exact times will vary. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are required! Adult pay starts at $15.00 per hour. 

 Blue Gate Hospitality is a family-owned and operated business. We take pride in giving our best effort to ensure guests have a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, discounts at Blue Gate Hospitality properties, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. 

 Concession Worker Requirements:

• Friendly and approachable
• Teachable with a desire to learn
• Must be able to operate a cash register, handle money, and take payments
• Ability to stand and move for the entire shift
• Must be at least 18 years old

Shipshewana Furniture Company seeks a full-time Furniture Sales Associate to join our team of friendly, customer-focused people, who are focused on building meaningful relationships with our guests that will lead to repeat business. Dedication to continued growth & commitment while supporting our close-knit team is a must! We are looking for someone passionate about helping others with an engaging personality. The job will include assisting customers in purchasing heirloom-quality, locally made furniture (hardwood indoor furniture, upholstered furniture, and outdoor furniture), accurately writing quotes and orders, supporting other team members, and facilitating store operations assigned by the manager. Our products speak for themselves, and our professional sales team consults and guides, helping customize furniture as needed to meet our guests' needs!

The Furniture Sales Associate will work 4-5 days a week (including Saturdays) on a flexible schedule that will vary by season. Our stores are closed on Sundays. Experience in sales and customer support is preferred but not required. Based on experience, pay will range from 40-45K annually, including hourly and team incentives.

The Shipshewana Furniture Company is a family-owned and operated business. We offer a wholesome environment, discounts on all Blue Gate Hospitality properties, paid time off, a 401 K, advancement opportunities, and insurance for full-time employees. 

Furniture Sales Associate Requirements:

• Must be available to work Saturdays and summer holidays. Hours vary seasonally.
• Able to guide guests in selecting the right furniture for their lifestyles while developing meaningful relationships.
• An appreciation and understanding of colors, patterns, and designs.
• Self-motivated, positive, and eager to grow.
• Excellent communicator — friendly, confident, and authentic with the ability to put guests at ease.
• Attentive to detail with a desire to learn & retain product knowledge.
• Professional demeanor and attire suitable for a conservative community & high-end furniture store.
• Competence with computer systems and basic software.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Join us at Blue Gate Hospitality as a banquet server. We are looking for friendly, guest-focused, high-energy people to serve groups at events in Shipshewana. Some of the responsibilities of a banquet server include preparing food, delivering hot dishes promptly, cleaning up, and performing other side tasks.

Our banquet server take pride in providing excellent meals for our guests while also having fun Banquet servers make up to $20 an hour with wages and gratuities. This can be a seasonal or year-round job. Banquet servers work part-time throughout the year, make good money, and have a flexible schedule.com

Requirements:

• Must be willing and available to work on days, nights, weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop.
• Experience in working at events, large parties, or groups.
• Excellent organizational skills and motivation.
• Customer service is a priority.
• Great attitude and character.
• Must be at least 18 years old

The Blue Gate Restaurant is a family-owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, a flexible schedule, vacation pay, advancement opportunities, a 401k, and discounts at all properties.

Join us as a bakery associate/cashier at the Blue Gate Bakery in Shipshewana, Indiana. As a bakery associate/cashier, you will provide excellent service while helping customers purchase delicious baked goods, including homemade cookies, donuts, fudge, pies, and more! A bakery associate/cashier stays busy assisting customers, taking accurate orders, using a cash register, stocking and rotating products, packaging, pricing, and helping the bakery team with other tasks.

Bakery Associate/Cashier Responsibilities

Your primary focus is helping guests!

Taking accurate orders.

Running a cash register.

Count money and return exact change.

Stocking shelves.

Rotating perishable items.

Other assigned tasks.

As a bakery associate/cashier, you will work part-time, including days, evenings, and Saturdays. The bakery hours are 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Paid training is provided. Adult wages start at up to $15.00 per hour or higher, depending on experience. 

The Blue Gate Bakery is family-owned and operated. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, insurance, 401 (k), paid time off, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, and discounts at all Blue Gate Hospitality properties. 

Bakery Associate/Cashier Requirements:

Adaptable and understanding with a welcoming personality

Ensure that products are in the cases and on the shelves, including rotation when necessary

Must communicate clearly and effectively with customers, co-workers, and managers

Accuracy and efficiency in job performance

Must work on Saturdays (No Sundays!)

Must be at least 17 years old

Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and bend, stretch, reach, and stand for an entire shift

Join our team at the Blue Gate Restaurant to work on the kitchen line. In this fast-paced job, you will ensure that all plates are portioned properly, look professional, and leave the kitchen efficiently.

Other responsibilities include:

• Making salads and sandwiches.
• Stocking and organizing the line.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the workstation.
• Preparing and cooking chicken.
• Operating fryers.
• Assisting with various kitchen tasks as assigned.

 You could be a good fit for this position if you are detail-oriented and enjoy a fast-paced work environment.

 We need someone to work part-time, up to four shifts per week, between 10:30 am and closing. The hours may vary. Saturdays are required! Open availability is preferred! We are closed on Sundays!

 The kitchen line worker will start at up to $17.00 per hour based on industry experience and availability. Experience is preferred, not required, and we provide paid training. Our kitchen staff is cross-trained, allowing each person to develop new skills and reach their full potential.

 Kitchen Line Requirements:

• Practice safe food handling.
• Ability to perform the job's physical demands, including working in high-heat conditions, standing on your feet for long periods, bending, moving, reaching, and stretching.
• Must be teachable with a desire to learn.
• Work efficiently and accurately.
• Must keep the workstation clean and organized.
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must be willing and available to work evenings, weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and holidays.

 The Blue Gate Restaurant is family-owned and operated. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, insurance, paid time off, a 401 (k), and discounts at all Blue Gate properties.

Join our team at Blue Gate Restaurant as a buffet attendant. Our buffet attendants work hard to ensure the smooth operation of our buffet. Your hard work and positive attitude will enable us to deliver an exceptional customer experience. You can help our guests leave with smiles and return in the future. 

Buffet attendant responsibilities include:

Stocking and cleaning the buffet.

Ordering and transporting food.

Communicating professionally with kitchen staff and guests.

Completing other duties as assigned.

Assisting the kitchen team as needed.

We are looking for buffet attendants to work year-round (not seasonal). As a buffet attendant, you will work up to five weekly shifts, including days and evenings, starting with Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The buffet attendant hours are 11:00 am until 7:00 pm or 2:00 pm until the buffet closes.

Adult buffet attendants earn $16.00 per hour; experience isn’t required, and paid training is provided. Additionally, buffet attendants are cross-trained in other kitchen stations, allowing each person to develop new skills and reach their full potential.

Buffet Attendant Requirements:

Must be willing and available to work on days, nights, weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and holidays.

Safe food handling practices.

Must work Saturdays and evenings.

Excellent communication with the team, managers, and guests

Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, which include standing and moving for an eight-hour shift, lifting, working under pressure, bending, reaching, and stretching.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Work efficiently and accurately.

The Blue Gate Restaurant is family-owned and operated. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, flexible scheduling, vacation pay, advancement opportunities, insurance for full-time employees, a 401 (k), and discounts at all Blue Gate properties.

Join our team at the Blue Gate Restaurant as a Host/Hostess. As a Host/Hostess, you will effectively communicate with guests from all over the country, from welcoming them upon arrival to thanking them as they leave. Your primary responsibilities are:

Greeting guests

Answering questions and providing information

Taking guests to their table with menus

Clearing tables

Operating a cash register

Communicating accurately, effectively, and professionally

A Host/Hostess rotates through stations with different responsibilities daily, providing variety and helping develop new skills. A full-time host/hostess will work up to 5 times per week, including Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. No Sundays! We are seeking someone who can work when needed, including days and evenings. Adult wages start at up to $15.00 per hour. We are seeking year-round workers, not seasonal!

Host/Hostess Requirements:

Welcoming personality

An open schedule and a willingness to work when needed, including days and evenings until closing.

Working on Fridays and Saturdays is required!

Must communicate professionally with guests, co-workers, and managers

Must perform the job duties accurately and efficiently

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including standing for an entire shift, bending and stretching, moving, and lifting 

Working as a successful part of the team

Must be at least 18 years old

The Blue Gate Restaurant is a family-owned and operated establishment. We offer a wholesome environment, discounts at all Blue Gate Hospitality properties, paid time off, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, a 401 (k), and insurance for full-time employees.

Join our kitchen team as a food prep worker at The Blue Gate Restaurant. We are a busy restaurant located in the heart of Amish country, welcoming visitors from all over the country. We are focused on teamwork and delivering a consistent, high-quality product. Your effort will ensure that guests enjoy a good meal and leave with a smile.

Food prep workers' responsibilities include the following:

Preparing food.

Following recipes.

Making simple dishes.

Assembling and plating meals.

Cleaning and sanitizing your work area.

Other tasks as assigned.

Experience in the food industry is helpful but optional. We cross-train all team members to provide them with the knowledge and skills to work in all areas of our kitchen. 

As a food prep worker (full-time or part-time), you'll work up to five times per week, including Fridays and Saturdays (required). We have a day shift, working up to 4:00 pm, and the 2nd shift, working from 2:00 or 4:00 pm until the kitchen closes. Open availability is preferred! Adult wages range from $18.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour, based on industry experience and availability.

Food Prep Worker Requirements:

Safe food handling practices.

Willingness to work when needed until closing.

Prepare food properly as trained and instructed.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must be able to consistently lift, hold, and move up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand on your feet and move the entire shift.

Must be teachable with a desire to learn and grow.

Blue Gate Hospitality is a family-owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, discounts at all properties, paid time off, advancement opportunities, a 401 (k), and insurance for full-time employees.