Dining Room Shift Leader

Appalachian Mountain Club; Bretton Woods (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dorm-style room with meals

Insurance eligibility for longer/part‑

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

AMC merchandise discount

Free annual AMC membership

4 free nights at AMC locations

ProDeals on equipment

Job summary

The Appalachian Mountain Club is hiring for a seasonal dining role at the Highland Center in Bretton Woods, NH. You will welcome visitors, assist guests, and uphold restaurant standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will train and supervise dining staff, assist in meal prep and service, and promote AMC programs. A passion for the outdoors and flexible scheduling are valued traits for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of dining room, server or restaurant experience.
• Experience in alcohol beverage sales and service.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and varied hours.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist Highland Center visitors and overnight guests.
• Be a model for the dining room crew and maintain high service standards.
• Clean, sanitize and inspect dining areas and the Greenery to NH Board of Health standards.
• Supervise Greenery during shifts and conduct daily staff briefings.
• Assist in training Dining Crew and provide constructive feedback.
• Support kitchen prep and service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner setups.
• Prepare and break down coffee breaks and special events.
• Promote AMC services and memberships to guests.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Dining/Restaurant experience

Flexibility

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Highland Center - Bretton Woods, NH 03575

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

What you’ll be doing at AMC

• Welcome and assist Highland Center visitors and overnight guests in a positive manner, responding to any problems or special requests with a professional demeanor.
• Be a model for the dining room crew by arriving to work with energy, efficiency and the willingness to “go the extra mile” for our guests and fellow staff members.
• Clean, sanitize and inspect all dining areas and the Greenery, exceeding New Hampshire Board of Health standards.
• Supervise Greenery during assigned shift with daily upkeep, prep, and service of customers, and conduct daily meetings with Dining Crew prior to dinner service.
• Support the Food & Beverage manager in training Dining Crew and providing ongoing, constructive feedback to encourage professional growth.
• Work alongside Dining Crew in the preparation and cleaning duties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner set‑ups and breakdowns utilizing on‑site guidelines and resources.
• Responsible for the preparation, set up and breakdown of coffee breaks, afternoon social hours, or any other special functions during work shifts.
• Actively promote and provide up‑to‑date information on the services and programs of the AMC and encourage membership to support the Club’s mission.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to keep calm in a busy, fast‑paced environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of dining room, server or restaurant experience.
• Experience in alcohol beverage sales and service.
• Familiarity with the White Mountain National Forest & the AMC preferred; passion for the outdoors is a plus!
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, mornings, evenings, and varied hours based on the season.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and be on your feet for an 8‑hour shift.
• The job will require working in and around a standard commercial kitchen with only occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning products.

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary range: $15.00/hr

Benefits

• Room & Board: Dorm‑style room for $75/week – meals included.
• Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week.
• Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) Contribution.
• Paid Time Off: Earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service.
• 30% discount on AMC Merchandise.
• Free Annual AMC Membership.
• 4 Free nights at AMC locations.
• Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.