Shift Supervisor; Taps​/Seasonal

Shift Supervisor (3 Taps)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category: Restaurant

Requisition Number: SHIFT
004490

Posted: December 22, 2025

Full-Time: Yes

Rate: $18.00 per hour (up to $21.00 with experience)

New York State - Hotel 3, The Athenaeum Hotel, 3 S Lake Dr, Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

3 Taps is a casual outdoor lakeside bar where patrons can enjoy draft beer and cocktails by the fire while listening to live music. The A Truck, a food truck operated by Chautauqua Hotel Company, provides food and soft drinks. Service is available 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily during the nine-week summer season and typically Friday to Sunday during pre‑season (May) and post‑season (October).

Compensation for this position starts at $18.00 per hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $21.00 per hour.

• Knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor.
• Consistently prepare mixed drinks according to Athenaeum hotel standards.
• Receive and prepare bar beverage orders from the service staff.
• Provide guests with a fast‑paced bar and cocktail service.
• Clean glasses and utensils in the bar area.
• Restock beer, wine, and glasses as necessary.
• Track all orders through POS System and report daily sales.
• Track complimentary, unwanted, or lost beverages.
• Know and understand NYS Liquor Laws.
• Oversee front‑of‑house staff and monitor restaurant operations.
• Interact with guests and ensure guest satisfaction is above and beyond.
• Maintain standards of fine dining establishment in a fast‑paced atmosphere.
• Work alongside kitchen staff to ensure quality control of the product.
• Assist management in overall cost‑effectiveness within budget.
• Conduct training for seasonal staff.
• Responsible for directing employees to keep a clean space and atmosphere.
• All other duties as assigned.

Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre‑season) and beyond season (post‑season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Expect an eight‑hour shift with a start time that varies between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m.

No employer‑provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

Chautauqua Institution is a not‑for‑profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day. The community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake and offers a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith programs, and recreation.

Chautauqua Institution is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.