Lodge Operations Coordinator

TEMPO Employment Services; Ashland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

In-house Training & Development

Job summary

TEMPO Employment Services is seeking a Lodge Operations Coordinator in Ashland, Maine to oversee daily lodge operations and lead food service activities. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, coordinating meals and events, ensuring housing cleanliness and safety, and working with maintenance teams to keep facilities in good order.

The role requires strong leadership, reliability, and flexibility for weekend coverage; salary is $45,000–$60,000 annually with a full benefits package

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in food service or hospitality.
• At least 3 years as head cook or kitchen supervisor in a commercial setting.
• Food safety certification preferred.
• Experience overseeing lodging, housing, or facility operations is a plus.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, and purchasing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lodge operations.
• Supervise and schedule cooks and lodge staff.
• Coordinate meal preparation and food service.
• Maintain food quality, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering.
• Coordinate meetings and events setup and support.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and housing areas.
• Assist with housing inspections and maintenance needs.
• Coordinate lodging services like laundry and supplies.
• Work with contractors and maintenance staff for repairs.
• Train and support lodge employees.
• Monitor operational costs related to food service.
• Complete admin duties: logs, reports, payroll data.
• Provide welcoming, professional experience for employees and guests.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Independent work

Safety-focused

Reliability

Driver's license

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lodge Operations Coordinator
Ashland, ME – Direct Hire Opportunity

Schedule:

Full-Time; flexibility may be required for meetings, events, and occasional weekend coverage.

Salary:

$45,000–$60,000 annually

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lodge Operations Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of an employee lodge in Ashland, Maine.

This position will primarily manage food service operations, supervise kitchen staff, and coordinate meetings and events held at the lodge. The role will also provide oversight of employee housing and lodging services, including cleanliness, maintenance needs, and coordination with contractors or internal maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food service, hospitality, lodging, or a similar setting and be comfortable leading a team and managing multiple operational priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily lodge operations
• Supervise and schedule cooks and other lodge staff
• Coordinate meal preparation and food service
• Help maintain food quality, cleanliness, and safety standards
• Monitor food and supply inventory and assist with ordering
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies as needed
• Coordinate setup and support for meetings and special events
• Ensure kitchen, dining, common areas, and employee housing areas are clean and well maintained
• Assist with routine housing inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs
• Coordinate lodging-related services such as laundry, supplies, and general property upkeep
• Work with contractors and internal maintenance staff when repairs or facility needs arise
• Train and support lodge employees
• Monitor operational costs related to food service and lodge operations
• Complete basic administrative duties, including logs, reports, payroll information, and employee documentation
• Provide a welcoming and professional experience for employees and guests
• Perform other related duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience in food service, hospitality, lodging, or a related field preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a head cook, kitchen supervisor, or in a similar commercial food service environment preferred
• Food safety certification preferred
• Experience overseeing lodging, housing, property operations, or facility-related needs is a plus
• Comfortable coordinating routine maintenance needs and working with contractors or internal trades
• Experience with inventory, ordering, and purchasing procedures preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Dependable and safety-focused
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends or events, when needed
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Reimbursement accounts
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee discount programs
• In-house training and professional development opportunities

TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA Employer.