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Blue Gate Hospitality
ATTN: Human Resources
105 E Middlebury St
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260.768.4725)
Current Postions
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Dishwasher
Join our kitchen team as a dishwasher at The Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana, Indiana. You will efficiently clean and wash dishes, flatware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment while maintaining a safe and organized work area as a dishwasher. In addition, you will maintain bus carts, tubs, the dish machine, and garbage containers. Other responsibilities include keeping the entire dish room area sanitary and orderly, including the dishwashing machine, wash mats, and sinks. A dishwasher will also polish the dishwasher and perform nightly closing duties and tasks as assigned by your managers. Dishwasher Requirements: · Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including standing for an entire shift, bending, stretching, moving, and lifting. · Must agree to work the closing shift, including Fridays and Saturdays. · Must work efficiently and perform well within a team environment. · Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently. · Communicate professionally and effectively. · Must be at least 18 years old. As a part-time dishwasher, you will work up to four weekly shifts, on our closing shift, from 4:00 pm until finished (possibly midnight), including Fridays and Saturdays. No Sundays! We provide paid training, and adult hourly rates start at $13.00 per hour. 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, discounts at all properties, paid time off, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, a 401 k, and insurance for full-time employees.
Server/Waiter/Waitress
Join our team as a server/waiter/waitress at the Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana, Indiana. A server/waiter/waitress should be friendly, outgoing, and customer-focused! Daily responsibilities include: • Explaining menus • Offering personalized suggestions • Taking accurate orders • Delivering hot food promptly • Doing side work • Other assigned tasks We are hiring year-round servers/waiters/waitresses to work part-time, up to four shifts per week, including Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Experienced servers make, on average, between $100 and $300 per shift. Saturdays are required! No Sundays! 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, insurance, a 401k, and discounts at all properties. Server/Waiter/Waitress Requirements: • Must be willing and available to work on days, nights, weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and holidays. • Complete knowledge of the restaurant menu and understanding of the Blue Gate Hospitality properties and offerings. • Must be at least 18 years old. • Warm, welcoming personality. • Attention to detail. • Must follow the dress code daily. • Actively practice teamwork. • Multi-tasking, listening, and communication skills. • Perform the Physical Demands – Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop.
Food Prep Worker
Join our kitchen team as a food prep worker at The Blue Gate Restaurant. We are a busy restaurant in the heart of Amish country with visitors from all over the country. We are focused on teamwork and a consistent 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. • Make 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. We are hiring full-time food prep workers, working five weekly shifts, and part-time working up to four eight-hour shifts weekly. Both include evenings (closing the kitchen) and Saturdays. Wages start as high as $17.00 per hour based on industry experience and availability. Food Prep Worker Requirements: • Safe food handling practices. • Willingness to work until closing. • Properly prepare food as trained and instructed. • Must be at least 18 years old. • Must lift, hold, and move up to 50 pounds consistently. • 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 401k, and insurance for full-time employees.
Grill Cook
Join our team as a Grill Cook at the Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana, Indiana. Job duties include making sandwiches, grilling meats, using the fryers, cleaning the work area, and other duties as assigned. Grill cooks work an eight-hour shift up to four times weekly, including days, evenings (our closing shift), and Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays! The hourly wage for adults starts at $16.00 per hour. Experience working the grill area in a commercial kitchen is preferred! We provide paid training, and our kitchen staff is cross-trained so that each person can build new skills and reach their full potential. 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, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, insurance, paid time off, a 401K, and discounts at all Blue Gate properties. Grill Cook Requirements: • Ability to multi-task • 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. • 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.
Housekeeping
Join our team at the Blue Gate Garden Inn as a housekeeper. Housekeeping duties include cleaning guest rooms, hallways, public areas, and other assigned tasks. A housekeeper will work from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute break off the clock four or five times weekly, including weekends. Adult housekeepers start at $16.00 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential on Sundays. 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 401K, advancement opportunities, and insurance. Requirements: • Must work on Saturdays and Sundays! • 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
Kitchen Line
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 making 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. You will be scheduled to work an eight-hour shift on the kitchen line up to five times weekly, including days, evenings (our closing shift), and Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays! The hourly wage for adults starts at $16.00 per hour. Experience is not required, and we provide paid training. Our kitchen staff is cross-trained so that each person can build new skills and reach their full potential. 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, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, insurance, paid time off, a 401K, and discounts at all Blue Gate properties. 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 18 years old. • Must be willing and available to work on days, nights, weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and holidays. (Open availability – able to work when needed.)
Salad Maker
Join the Blue Gate Restaurant kitchen team as a salad maker. A salad maker will prepare, make, and plate salads and side items while mindful of appearance, portion size, and garnishing. Salad Maker Responsibilities: • Wash, cut, slice, and chop lettuce, vegetables, and chicken. • Properly plate salads for portion control and appearance. • Put salad dressings and condiments into serving side containers. • Stock cooler with salads and side items (Must be in stock at all times) • Maintain a neat and orderly workspace. • Perform other duties as needed. A salad maker will work three to five times weekly, including mid-day, evening, and Saturday shifts. Adult pay starts at up to $14.00 per hour. Experience is not required, and we provide paid training. In addition, our kitchen staff is cross-trained so that each person can build new skills and reach their full potential. Salad Maker Requirements: • Safe food handling practices • Must work some evenings and Saturday • 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 17 years old • Work efficiently and accurately. • 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, discounts at all properties, paid time off, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, a 401 k, and insurance for full-time employees.