Company description

Highland Lodge is a lakeside retreat in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom—part cozy inn, part lively local hub. Set on 100+ acres along Lake Caspian, we blend thoughtful hospitality with a strong sense of place: a buzzing bar (with a permanent pour from Hill Farmstead Brewery), a farm-driven kitchen (proudly holding Vermont Fresh Network Gold Barn status), and a calendar that leans fun—Margarita Mondays, taco trucks, long summer nights.

We’re also a full-service wedding venue, hosting immersive weekend celebrations with on-site lodging, tailored catering, and seamless event execution across our indoor and outdoor spaces. Guests come for the cabins, trails, and lake swims; they come back for the energy—unfussy, community-driven, and quietly magical.

Job description

Set on Lake Caspian in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Highland Lodge is a seasonal property with 10 rooms in the main lodge and 10 cabins across the hillside. Summer is our push—weddings most weekends, busy dinner service, and full breakfast daily for house guests. It’s a tight crew, high-volume at times, but grounded—no pretense, just good food and people who show up.

We’re looking for a seasoned kitchen hand to jump into a busy, farm-driven kitchen for the season—someone who knows their way around a line, keeps things tight, and actually enjoys the rhythm of a full house. You’ve got at least 4 years in kitchens, move with purpose, and don’t need hand-holding.

You’ll support daily service (prep, line, breakdown), help maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and step in where needed—whether that’s dialing in prep lists or jumping on sauté mid-push. Responsibilities also include receiving and inventorying orders, properly storing product, tracking product levels, and helping minimize waste. A strong eye for plating and consistency is key.

This role has room to stretch—we’re into creative menu input and collaboration. For those with experience in kitchen management, menu costing, or leading a team, there’s opportunity to take on more responsibility and grow into a lead role.

Compensation depends on experience. Housing may be available for the right fit. Start ASAP. Fast-paced, good crew, high standards, zero fluff.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $22.00 - $26.00

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Deadline

May 06, 2026