Balsam Lake Club

Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from April 15th, 2024 to October 31st, 2024.

Chef

up to $1,800.00 / week

Livingston Manor

*Salary per week is combined Chef and House Manager. This is a Combined Team Role.* The Seasonal Chef is responsible for planning, buying, and preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner when there are guests at the club. (May through October.) Members are required to notify the Clubhouse manager (see below) of their intended visiting dates at least 48 hours in advance to allow enough time to buy the necessary staples. The Chef (and House Manager) typically spend one day a week, usually Tuesday, shopping for the upcoming weekend and sourcing from local purveyors is encouraged.

There are three regular meals:

Breakfast:  Served at 8:00 am and usually fairly simple:  Fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon,juice, toast and/or muffins. Chef may provide options: waffles or pancakes, or any suitable breakfast dish.

Lunch: Noon to 1:00 pm – normally soup/stew and sandwiches, salads or picnic fare. Lunch is served streamside at Lunch Ground (2 miles downstream) weather permitting, or at the clubhouse. Every so often members with larger groups will request a BBQ lunch on the river at the Lunch Ground. These are fun gatherings and while not mandatory the Chef and House Manager are encouraged to mingle with the members to get to know them better.

Cocktail Hour: Chef will provide either cold or hot hors d'oeuvres during the “cocktail hour” on the porch. This it typically from 5 – 8:00pm.  Members bring their own beer, wine and liquor.

Dinner:  Served at 8:00 pm, sometimes earlier if requested in advance.  Everyone loves salads and fresh vegetables.  Smaller parties will be plated. When parties are larger, family style or buffet is recommended.  When children are present, members may request an earlier dinner with advance agreement of other members staying at the Club.

The Chef may plan and prepare whatever he wishes for any meal, unless he has received a special request and considering special food requests/dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities Include supervising a household staff member to maintain the orderliness of the club house and the serving and cleaning after meals.  

The chef is free to pursue personal interests when not on duty.

Compensation:

• Weekly salary + Room and board                               
• Year end bonus based on performance
• One day a week off (Tuesday or Wednesday typically)
• Gas for work travel is reimbursed

Other: 

• There is an ATV for use by the Chef and House Manager
• For the large groups and outings like the stocking weekend, the members will bring in caterers or food trucks for certain meals to assist the Chef and House Manager with these events
• There is Club Superintendent who is very helpful in assisting the Chef and House Manager with any issues that may arise on the property

In addition to weekly salary, there is a seasonal discretionary bonus paid by the membership. There is one day off per week plus an additional day for shopping. There is high speed satellite internet. Pets are allowed. There is use of a 4x4 ATV. Gas for work is reimbursed.

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House Manager

up to $1,800.00 / week

Livingston Manor

*Salary per week is combined Chef and House Manager. This is a Combined Team Role.* The House Manager is responsible for keeping the clubhouse presentable and assisting in the kitchen as requested by the Chef. Further, the house manager is responsible for alerting the Club Superintendent of any problems (leaks, animals, no electricity, etc.)

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the member google calendar reservation system and the corresponding billing for members visits.
• Setting the table for members at meal times
• Clearing dishes and help the Chef to maintain a clean and orderly kitchen
• Assisting the Chef with meal preparation
• Supervising and overseeing the outside cleaning staff, who conduct the cleaning and laundry once or twice a week. All rooms are to be clean and ready for the members before they arrive, beds changed and made, trash cans emptied and clean towels placed in rooms. This may require some light housekeeping on interim days when the regular cleaning staff isn’t present.
• All bathrooms cleaned and trash cans emptied. Make sure there are clean towels available hanging on racks provided. Ensure an extra supply of toilet paper and tissue paper in each bathroom.
• The living room and bar need to be clean and made presentable, trash cans emptied, pillows straightened on the couches, fireplace clean, wood placed in the fireplace ready to be lighted. And a ready supply of ice in the bar around cocktail hour at 5:00 pm.
• The porch off the living room and entryway from the parking area needs to be clean. The furniture should be arranged in a conversational configuration.

The Manager should inform the President and Chairman of the House Committee of any unexpected or challenging events in a timely manner (if not immediately), not waiting to communicate concerns.

Note, the above is not an exhaustive list.  Every aspect of this role cannot be detailed, as such, the role requires a willingness to 'jump in' when required to ensure the smooth operation of the clubhouse. 

This is a proactive management role requiring a 'take charge' person who continually advocates for the best interests of the membership.

Outside duties:

• In consideration of our short growing season, the planting and maintenance of the gardens is optional.
• All doors are to be unlocked before members arrive and locked after the members leave.

Compensation:          

• Weekly salary
• Room and board
• Year end bonus based on performance
• One day a week off (typical Tuesday or Wednesday)
• Gas for work travel is reimbursed

Other: 

• There is an ATV for use by the Chef and House Manager
• For the large groups and outings like the stocking weekend, the members will bring in caterers or food trucks for certain meals to assist the Chef and House Manager with these events
• There is Club Superintendent who is very helpful in assisting the Chef and House Manager with any issues that may arise on the property

In addition to the weekly salary, there is a seasonal bonus paid by the membership.  There is one day off per week plus an additional day for shopping.  There is highspeed satellite internet and use of a 4x4 ATV.  Pets are allowed.

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