The Live the Lake NJ Family of businesses are a group of unique experiences and locations around Lake Hopatcong.

Live The Lake NJ
The Windlass
Main Lake Market
Nolan's Point
Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company
Live the Lake NJ
Lake Hopatcong Cruises
Lake Hopatcong Golf Club
Alice's
Big Fish Lounge
Hawk Ridge Farm
Lake Hopatcong Taxi

Join Our Team

Live the Lake NJ is always accepting applications and seeks out individuals with experience in three core industries: property management, office operations, and hospitality.  Those wanting to build their career with us are invited to submit a resume or complete an application. 

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Openings

  • Kitchen Crew - Main Lake Market

    Main Lake Market is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    Duties include: 

    Taking orders in person and over the phone, making orders, bagging, cashing out, and handing out orders to customers. Prepping all food needed for each shift. Abiding by all health and safety protocols while maintaining a clean and organized workstation. Perform all opening and closing procedures. Ensuring all orders are filled quickly and accurately and that food is high quality.

    This position goes to October 31st 2023

  • Seasonal Crew Member – Main Lake Market

    Main Lake Market is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    General Job Description:

    This includes kitchen staff, dock hands/gas attendants, ice cream staff, floor retail staff, and cashiers. Weekends and holidays are required.  

    Duties include: 

    Kitchen and ice cream staff: Taking orders in person and over the phone, making orders, bagging, cashing out, and handing out orders to customers. Prepping all food needed for each shift. Abiding by all health and safety protocols while maintaining a clean and organized workstation. Perform all opening and closing procedures. 

    Dock hands / Gas attendants: Maintaining clean and safe docks, assisting customers with any issues they may have while docking their boat, and taking food orders from dock customers. Assist in docking gas customers' boats properly, pumping gas, and taking payments while following all DEP safety procedures. Perform all opening and closing procedures.  

    Floor retail staff: Organizing and properly presenting all retail to customers, cleanliness and upkeep of inventory, making sure all inventory is properly packaged at all times, assisting customers in any and all questions they may have, having knowledge of what Main Lake Market sells and where in the store it can be located. 

    Cashiers: Providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service, welcoming and greeting customers, maintaining a properly balanced cash drawer, light cleaning duties while maintaining a clean workspace.   

    This position goes from May 1st 2024 to October 31st 2024

  • Sushi Chef - The Windlass

    The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    • Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment in compliance with current safety regulations
    • Prepare sushi and sashimi in accordance with company standards
    • Provide guests with sushi, sashimi, and makimono in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner
    • Assist staff and managers in resolving complaints or issues
    • Requirements And Skills:

     

    Culinary arts in related field with 3 years of relevant experience; extensive sushi experience preferred

    Ability to communicate

    Ability to consistently deliver high quality food in a fast-paced environment

    Ability to maintain food safety practices at all times

    Ability to work a flexible schedule

    At The Windlass, we are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all people of different races, religions, national origins, genders, gender expressions, and ages. We also welcome veterans and individuals with different abilities to join our team.

  • Pizza Chef - The Windlass

    The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    Reports to: Executive Head Chef

    General Job Description: 

    The Windlass Pizza Chef is expected to make delicious pizzas based on both traditional and modern recipes. Pizza Chef responsibilities include preparing pizza dough, slicing and chopping toppings like vegetables and meats and executing customers’ orders considering special requests. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with various pizza types and be available to work during business hours. Must have ability to lift 50+lbs, endure standing for long periods of time, work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task. Ultimately, you will help increase client satisfaction by preparing high-quality pizzas.

    Below are the Windlass’ responsibilities and requirements (in no particular order) for the Pizza Chef position:

    Responsibilities

    • Prepare pizza dough
    • Prepare pizzas out of our menu and based on custom orders
    • Wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms)
    • Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed
    • Recommend new recipes to update our menus
    • Maintain a clean cooking station and sterilize equipment

    Requirements

    • Work experience as a Pizza Chef or similar role in a restaurant
    • Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza doughs
    • Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone oven
    • Understanding of food hygiene
    • Good time-management skills
    • Consistently service-oriented, hardworking, and levelheaded
    • Performs well under pressure, is professional, efficient, detail-oriented, and courteous

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years’ culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or pizzeria
    • Four-year degree or culinary school completion (preferred)
    • Flexible schedule and Holiday availability required
  • Line Cook - Alice's

    Alice's is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    Alice's is seeking a line chef to join the team at Alice’s Restaurant, one of the most celebrated dining destinations in Morris County. You will learn under the guidance of classically French-trained head chef Frances Schoen, who has been working in some of the area’s top kitchens for more than 20 years.

    Compensation & Benefits

    • In addition to hands-on training under Chef Frances, Alice’s offers:
    • Compensation starting at $20/hour
    • Health benefits eligible after 6 months of employment
    • 401k participation eligible after 6 months of employment

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
    • Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, etc...
    • Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
    • Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to requests and on time
    • Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
    • Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
    • Skills and Qualifications:

    At least one year of cooking experience.

    • Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team
    • Strong organization and active listening skills
    • The ability to work on your feet for 10-12 hours a day and lift 30 pounds at a time
    • Exceptional time management skills
  • Line Cook - The Windlass

    The Windlass is seeking a line chef to join the team at the Windlass Restaurant in Lake Hopatcong, one of the most celebrated dining destinations in Morris County. You will learn under the guidance of Executive Chef Eduardo “Eddie” Santos.

    Compensation & Benefits

    In addition to hands-on training underExecutive Chef Eduardo “Eddie” Santos, the Windlass offers:

    • Compensation starting at $20/hour based on experience
    • Health benefits eligible after 6 months of employment
    • 401k participation eligible after 6 months of employment

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
    • Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, etc...
    • Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
    • Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to requests and on time
    • Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
    • Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

    Skills and Qualifications

    • At least one year of cooking experience
    • Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team
    • Strong organization and active listening skills
    • The ability to work on your feet for 10-12 hours a day and lift 30 pounds at a time
    • Exceptional time management skills
  • Dishwasher - Alice's

    Alice's is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    General Job Description:
    Dishwashers receive direction from the kitchen, and the FOH managers. Dishwashers must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.  Some responsibilities include:

    • Washing and sanitizing of all dishes
    • Garbage and recycling disposal.
    • Keeping the dish area clean and free of debris
    • Light prep work if needed.
  • Dishwasher - The Windlass

    The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    General Job Description:
    Dishwashers receive direction from the kitchen, and the FOH managers. Dishwashers must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.  Some responsibilities include:

    • Washing and sanitizing of all dishes
    • Garbage and recycling disposal.
    • Keeping the dish area clean and free of debris
    • Light prep work if needed.

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