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Food, Beverage and Culinary
The Mirror Lake Inn, long considered to be “Lake Placid’s Finest” resort, is looking for Lake Placid’s finest hospitality people to join our team.
We have openings for career minded individuals and part-time employees alike.
We are committed to treating everyone with both dignity and respect. In addition to a great work environment, Mirror Lake Inn employees also enjoy benefits such as:
- Professional Guidance & Career Development
- Employee Discounts on Rooms, Spa & Dining
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Life and Wellness Plans
- Flexible Schedule (days & hours)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
-Free Skiing at Whiteface Mountain & Golf at the Whiteface Club
Scroll down to explore open positions.

Available Positions
Bartender / The View Restaurant
Starting Rate is $14.20 per hour plus tips. Average with Tips. $25.00-$40.00.
We are looking for experienced Bartenders at the View Restaurant, our fine-dining restaurant and lounge. You will be responsible for providing patrons with an exceptional customer service experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring the bar and lounge areas are clean and tidy when customers arrive, serving beverages and foods, knowing both food and drink menus so that you can answer customer questions, making drinks for servers to deliver to customers, and anticipating the customer’s needs. You need to be efficient and have a polite and friendly attitude. If you enjoy talking to people and thrive in a fine dining restaurant, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to provide the highest quality service that will help us maintain and attract customers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare restaurant bar with special attention to sanitation and order
- Attend to customers upon being seated and server orders
- Help customers select beverage/food orders
- Take and serve orders
- Answer questions or make recommendations
- Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
- Deal with any complaints with a positive attitude
- Issue bills and accept payment
Requirements
- Proven restaurant serving or bartending experience
- Hands-on experience in cashier duties
- Attention to cleanliness and safety
- Patience and customer-oriented approach
- Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
- Responsible, dependable and trustworthy
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401K)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training and Development
- Great pay and work environment
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Mirror Lake Inn is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. To that end, the Company is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, victim status, familial status, military status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Server at The View Restaurant
Starting Rate is $9.45 (PM Server), $14.20 (AM Server) per hour, plus tips. Average with Tips. $25.00-$40.00
We are looking for an experienced Server to take and deliver orders in our fine dining, AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant The View – Lake Placid’s finest establishment. You’ll be responsible for providing our customers with exceptional dining experiences.
Servers need to be efficient and have a polite and friendly attitude in a team environment. If you enjoy talking to people and thrive in a high end, luxury restaurant, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to provide the highest quality service that will help us maintain and attract customers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order
- Full menu knowledge including knowledge of our local farms
- Take and serve orders
- Answer questions or make recommendations
- Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
- Deal with any complaints with a positive attitude
- Issue bills and accept payment properly
Requirements
- Proven restaurant serving or waitering experience
- Attention to cleanliness and safety
- Patience and customer-oriented approach
- Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude in a team environment
- Responsible, dependable and trustworthy
- Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Great pay and work environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Mirror Lake Inn is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. To that end, the Company is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, victim status, familial status, military status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Host at The View
Starting Rate is $17.00 per hour
We are looking for a Host or Hostess to join our team and be the first and last point of contact for our dining guests in our AAA Four-Diamond restaurant The View – Lake Placid’s finest restaurant.
For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure, you’ll ensure we provide excellent customer service and a pleasant dining experience to our guests.
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests to the venue
- Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
- Manage reservations in accordance with our AAA Four Diamond standards
- Provide menus and announce Waiter/Waitress’s name
- Greet customers upon their departure
- Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
- Maintain a clean reception area
- Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries
- Assist wait staff as needed
Requirements
- Understanding of restaurant etiquette
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Some restaurant experience
- Demonstrable customer-service skills
- Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining and bar area
- Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Great pay and work environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Mirror Lake Inn is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. To that end, the Company is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, victim status, familial status, military status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Line Cook at The View
Starting Rates range from $15.00-$18.00 depending on experience
The Mirror Lake Inn is looking for professional line cooks to join the team at The View Restaurant known for its locally influenced fine dining menus. Experience is necessary, Fine Dining experience is a plus. The View restaurant is AAA Four-Diamond rated. There’s an opportunity for growth and advancement. You’ll work with great people in a fun work environment producing quality food in a clean, professional atmosphere. We are looking for professional line cooks to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for the menu. Line cook duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction goals. Full Time or Part-Time year-round positions are available. We are Lake Placid’s finest dining establishment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and preparation of station for service
- Cook menu items to order in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
- Break down station and clean kitchen at end of shift
- Ensure high quality standards for food
- Comply with sanitation regulations, allergy protocols and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Requirements
-Experience is necessary. Fine Dining experience a plus
- Previous experience in kitchens, cooking or an education in Culinary Arts
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Professional and positive attitude
- Desire to learn and grow
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Modern Kitchen
- Flexible schedules
- Professional atmosphere
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Mirror Lake Inn is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. To that end, the Company is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, victim status, familial status, military status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Apply Now
If you are interested in joining the Mirror Lake Inn family we strongly encourage you to submit an application. Our goal is to provide a nurturing and friendly work environment where we will assist dedicated individuals in growing and building a fulfilling career.