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

  • Line Cook - Alice's

    Line Cook - Alice's

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

    Line Cook duties and responsibilities:

    A Line Cook prepares food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards. Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

    Some of the key duties and responsibilities include:

    • 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

    Line Cook 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

    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.

    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
  • Bussers - Alice's

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

    A Busser works primarily in the front of the house and is required to tend to many needs of the dining room before, during and after service. Bussers assist the servers in keeping the customer’s needs met.  They also help to keep a clean and properly maintained dining room. A Bussers speed and efficiency helps turn over tables contributing to increased sales volume.  As Bussers have direct contact with customers, it is important that they speak clearly and make eye contact with colleagues and customers alike. Bussers also play a role in helping maintain and uphold sanitation and cleanliness standards.

    General Job Description:

    Bussers receive direction from servers, the kitchen, and the FOH managers. Bussers must be organized, good listeners and even tempered.  Some responsibilities include:

    - Knowing table numbers, seat numbers and service stations
    - Help prepare the dining room for service through cleaning, stocking, setting, bussing and other tasks
    - Clean and reset tables, ensure tables are level, wipe down chairs, keep floors clean
    - Clean and stock designated kitchen and server stations
    - Remove dirty dishes, glasses and silverware from table and take them to the kitchen
    - Stock/restock stations with items needed for service; glasses, coffee mugs, silverware, assorted spoons, sugar caddies, salt, pepper, lemons, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, calamari sauce, steak knives, soup spoons, tablespoons and cocktail forks.
    - Polish silverware and glasses in sanitary manner in service bar area to remove spots and water stains
    - Maintain short pleasant rapport with guests and answer any questions or listen to their concerns
    - Assist in maintaining general cleanliness of the entire restaurant

  • Servers - Alice's

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

    Servers are the front line of selling products, making suggestions, and enhancing customer experience.  A server is the person who has the most interaction with customers.  This interaction is ESSENTIAL in assuring a positive experience for customers. Quick organized service is important.  Agile creative thinking can make the best of an otherwise unpleasant or forgettable experience. Clear communication with customers, colleagues and management is key to solving/avoiding problems and ensuring excellent service. A level of trust and understanding is needed to assure suggestive selling technique are successfully received and considered by customers.

    General Job Description:

    • To provide our guests with the highest level of consistent, professional and well-mannered service.
    • To promote teamwork within the restaurant while creating a positive work environment with coworkers.
    • To properly and efficiently execute the steps of service.
    • Always maintain the highest level of cleanliness and organization.
    • Provide impeccable customer service to all guests by implementing knowledge of food and beverage menus.
    • Reporting on time and in proper neat and clean uniform.
    • To respond positively and professionally to guests requests.

    Server Requirements:

    • Proficient in all aspects of food service.
    • Knowledge of food and beverage served at Alice’s.
    • Display an assertive and professional appearance.
    • Attention to detail and needs of all guests.
    • High school diploma preferred.
    • Ability to be on your feet for 6-8 hour shifts.
    • Must be able to carry about 40lbs comfortably and safely.
  • Kitchen Staff - Main Lake Market

    Seasonal Kitchen Staff  – 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.
    ·      Preparing multiple orders during peak hours utilizing a flattop grill on a hot station, and preparing salads and sandwiches at the cold station

    Must be 18+ to apply  |  Must be available weekends  |  This position goes until October 31st 

  • Bussers - The Windlass

    The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    A Busser works primarily in the front of the house and is required to tend to many needs of the dining room before, during and after service. Bussers assist the servers in keeping the customer’s needs met.  They also help to keep a clean and properly maintained dining room. A Bussers speed and efficiency helps turn over tables contributing to increased sales volume.  As Bussers have direct contact with customers, it is important that they speak clearly and make eye contact with colleagues and customers alike. Bussers also play a role in helping maintain and uphold sanitation and cleanliness standards.

    General Job Description:

    Bussers receive direction from servers, the kitchen, and the FOH managers. Bussers must be organized, good listeners and even tempered.  Some responsibilities include:

    - Knowing table numbers, seat numbers and service stations
    - Help prepare the dining room for service through cleaning, stocking, setting, bussing and other tasks
    - Clean and reset tables, ensure tables are level, wipe down chairs, keep floors clean
    - Clean and stock designated kitchen and server stations
    - Remove dirty dishes, glasses and silverware from table and take them to the kitchen
    - Stock/restock stations with items needed for service; glasses, coffee mugs, silverware, assorted spoons, sugar caddies, salt, pepper, lemons, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, calamari sauce, steak knives, soup spoons, tablespoons and cocktail forks.
    - Polish silverware and glasses in sanitary manner in service bar area to remove spots and water stains
    - Maintain short pleasant rapport with guests and answer any questions or listen to their concerns
    - Assist in maintaining general cleanliness of the entire restaurant

  • Food Runner - The Windlass

    The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

    Food Runners often act as a connection between the FOH and BOH which makes an impact in the timeliness of service. The main responsibility for this position is to deliver food to guests in a friendly, professional & knowledgeable manner. The ability to work well under pressure, be professional, efficient, detail-oriented, and courteous is necessary. Food Runners eliminate a lot of stress and discord by communicating information between the kitchen or Expo and servers, and delivering food orders promptly. 

    General Job Description:
    Food Runners receive direction from the kitchen, and the FOH managers. Runners must be organized, good listeners and even tempered.  Some responsibilities include:

    - Help prepare the expo station for service through cleaning, stocking, and other tasks
    - Assist with cleaning and resetting tables, ensure tables are level, wipe down chairs, keep floors clean
    - Clean and stock designated kitchen and server stations
    - Knowledge of all the ingredient details of every dish on the menu
    - Knowing table numbers, seat numbers and service stations
    - Follow all instructions from expeditor
    - Garnish and prepare dishes for presentation as needed
    - Promptly deliver each course as it is prepared to the correct table and in seat order
    - Communicate clearly any additional orders or needs the guests may have to server or expeditor
    - Remove dirty dishes, glasses and silverware from tables and take them to the kitchen
    - Maintain short pleasant rapport with guests and answer any questions or listen to their concerns
    - Assist in maintaining general cleanliness of the entire restaurant

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