EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Kitchen help: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner shifts.
Sous Chef - in charge of kitchen production,
organization and training.
Supervisors, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, bakers.
Experienced breakfast cooks have an advantage.
Waitstaff: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner shifts.
Supervisors, Hostesses, Food expediters, Takeout counter,
Bussers, Waitress and Waiters,
Starting Wages:
Sous Chef - Compensation and bonus is negotiable and is reflected on individuals abilities. Kitchen help start at $12.00 per hour or of equal salary, depending on experience and their position. Waitstaff, Hostess, expediters and counter help receive shift pay plus tips.
Every employee can make more money!
Length of employment:
Since Nantucket Island is a seasonal, beach type resort, an availability of employment that is ideal is between April and December. But we are open and busy on a year round basis.
Interview:
All jobs are hard to be interviewed for in person since we are on an island. So please email as much additional information you can about yourself, so to better your opportunities to be employed with us. If you obtain an offer from us after the interview, you will have a special Nantucket opportunity awaiting your starting day.
Your skills, work habits, and responsibility level effect your compensation. Your ability to make people feel comfortable with your presence, to increase sales, to work as a team, are characteristics that put more money in your pocket.
HOUSING
Housing is for full time staff.
Staff housing is available but not required. It includes utilities, kitchen and laundry privileges. Employees are responsible for their own linens and food. Rooms are shared during the busy season. (Example bedroom above) You won't need a car on Nantucket, but you should consider a bike. Unless you are staying for the off season months. Then a car is a good idea.
1. Housing
Because of the difficult seasonal housing situation on Nantucket, Fog Island Café participates in the ownership and management of residential living space, and subsidizes the costs involved. Costs of maintaining employee housing are determined by various factors, including property ownership and rental expenses, maintenance and repair expenses and utility costs. Because the number of employees requiring housing fluctuates with the seasons, employees may be required to relocate as necessary to maintain a high level of occupancy. Management shall assign room space, and employees understand that they are renting only that room space, and that the remaining space within the unit will be rented. No room changes may be made without the approval of the management. Sorry, but pets are not allowed.
2. Security
A security deposit of $145 is required of all occupants and must be paid in advance, prior to moving in. Management reserves the right to require additional security at any time.
3.Rates for Residency
Current rates for residency are $145/week for employees. This rate is based on two people per room ($290.00 per room). Rates may be higher for non-employee occupants. Rates may be changed at any time. The first week and security deposit (total $290) are due in advance, prior to moving in, then each week there after. Collection times are on Friday afternoons from 4-6 pm. A "Wage Deduction Policy" will need your signature upon moving in for those who have money deducted from their check automatically.
4. Utilities
Management will pay all bills for electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash removal, if those bills are deemed reasonable. At any time, if usage becomes unreasonable, an increase in rent may be necessary. Management will not provide telephone service but will provide cable TV. If you have a cell phone, we encourage you to bring one. Recycling is a responsibility of all people living on Nantucket. Please follow the guidelines of Nantucket and keep the house organized and clean.
5. Uses and Maintenance
Occupants shall not make use of the premises in any unlawful, hazardous, improper, noisy or offensive way. Nor commit or permit any to exist therein, nor create any substantial interference with the rights, comfort, safety or peaceful enjoyment of other occupants. You must agree to maintain premises in good condition. Housing will be reviewed on a weekly basis. If it is necessary to call in a professional cleaning service, all costs will be evenly apportioned to the occupants of the house.
6. Policies
No smoking at all is allowed in the building.
No more than four guests are allowed on the premises at any time.
No guests are allowed on the premises after midnight.
No open, unattached food, food containers or garbage inside or outside.
No dirty dishes left anywhere in the house. (Clean up after use please)
No music or noise that is at a level audible from the street or the closest house.
Knowledge of any of these violations must be reported to management. Failure to support housing policy, or to comply with the rules and guide lines contained herein may be grounds for immediate eviction, and dismissal from employment.
Violations of the following policies are also grounds for eviction from the housing and immediate dismissal from employment.
No illegal drugs, controlled substances or associated paraphernalia.
No overnight guests.
No physical property damage
No stealing or theft of any kind.
By submitting this application, I agree to support housing policies and to comply with the rules and guidelines contained herein.
Some exercizing options for all staff.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What are the duties involved in the seasonal position?
A: Duties include food and beverage preparation, customer service, keeping the space you live and work at always in a clean and orderly state of usage.
Q: How many hours a week can I work?
A: We plan on 40 hours a week. If someone wants to work more than that and there is a need, then we work with that need. It is important to have enough time off to experience Nantucket.
Q: How will I be supervised and will I receive feedback?
A: There is a kitchen and dining room supervisor. We are lucky enough to be a small restaurant, so everyone receives positive feedback often.
Q: How often and in what ways will I be dealing with the public?
A: Every position (ie: dishwashing, prep cook, baker, hostess, etc.) can be seen and heard by the customer at all times. We have an open kitchen, which makes for a social environment.
Q: How many people will I be working with?
A: The bulk of the business is done in the Spring - Summer - Fall seasons. The average number of people you work with is about 20.
Q: Will there be an orientation and is there training?
A: Yes, we welcome new staff with information about the "do's and don'ts." Training is also provided for each position. So if you have just a little experience, it's O.K.
Q: For a long term position (8-18 months), will there be increasing responsibilities and duties?
A: We would like to see you expand your abilities and horizons. As your value for your effort increases...so does your compensation.
Q: How long is the seasonal job?
A: It starts getting busy here from around early April until late October.
FYI -- Things to Consider
Local services are limited in Nantucket, which is 20 miles offshore from Cape Cod. Therefore, applicants should have a strong desire to enjoy and discover the Island. Fog Island's social emphasis centers on outdoor recreation. Since employee living areas and facilities are near quiet neighborhoods, applicants should have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor off-duty as well as on-duty. Residents clean and maintain their living area as part of the room and board arrangement. Applicants must have willingness to work with household neighbors in maintaining safe and clean housing areas. Applicants should expect a busy work environment with extensive customer contact. Those who want to gain experience in the hospitality industry, use professional skills, enjoy the Island and meet a diverse group of people will thrive in this environment. We hope you consider the lifestyle available here before applying.
Feel free to drop a note to Human Resources if you have not heard from us. We hire all year long and will accept and consider applications throughout that time period. If you have friends interested in applying, please mention their names. Everyone in our housing has a roommate.
Dress, grooming and personal cleanliness standards contribute to the morale of all employees and affect the business image we present to our customers. As representatives of Fog Island Cafe all employees must follow the grooming standards as a basic condition of employment. Failure to arrive in accordance with these standards will void all job offers. Employees are expected to present a clean and neat appearance and to dress in the appropriate uniform. It will be the employee's responsibility to keep their uniform clean and pressed. Hair must be well groomed at all times, no extreme styles or colors. Employees must wear their hair away from their face and those with long hair must tie their hair back. Facial hair must be neatly trimmed, no extreme styles or colors. Beards may not exceed two-inches in length. Starting a beard or mustache during the season is not acceptable.
Jewelry worn on the job must be conservative, in good taste, appropriate to working attire, and not conflict with job related safety standards. Visible body piercing (with the exception of ears) is not acceptable.
TRANSPORTATION:
The Steamship Authority (www.steamshipauthority.com) Provides passenger and auto service between Hyannis, MA. and Nantucket Island. Reservations are helpful for bringing a car. The trip takes about 2 and 1/2 hours. Flying from Hyannis airport takes about 20 minutes.
Directions:
(for complete direction from anywhere: www.mapquest.com)
1. Take a plane, train, bus or automobile to The Steamship Authority in Hyannis Cape Cod
P&B Bus Lines schedules Boston Airport to Hyannis Cape Cod bus terminal (Logan Direct)
www.p-b.com/LDweekday.htm
Peter Pan Bus Lines From NYC to HYA
www.peterpanbus.com/home
From the Bus terminal in Hyannis, either take a Taxi Cab to the Steamship Authority or ask the bus terminal people how to walk there. (about a 2 min taxi or 10 min walk)
2. When you walk off the Ferry Boat, walk straight about 100 yards to Water Street. Turn left onto Water Street and walk about 100 yards to "7 South Water Street." You will see our sign "FOG ISLAND CAFE."
