Seasonal Breakfast Server

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org. 

Posting Information: 

Salary/Hourly Rate: $16.25 - $18/hour 

Hours per week: 12-20 hours/week 

Job Classification: Limited, non-exempt 

Job Type: Onsite 

Duration: April - November  

Location: The Inn at Castle Hill, Ipswich, MA 

What You’ll Do: 

The Role: 

As the Breakfast Server, you are primarily responsible for serving breakfast as well as the upkeep and cleanliness of the dining room and pantry.  Breakfast is served daily from 8am -10am. You are responsible for the setup and breakdown of the dining room, serving each guest table, bussing and then resetting all tables. Upkeep includes mopping, vacuuming, and maintaining general organization of dining room and pantry.  As the ideal candidate, you should be flexible and be able to commit to 12-20 hours per week. The position is staffed April through November. A typical shift is 7:30am – 12pm.     

Specifically, you’ll: 

• Serving breakfast and beverages to inn guests   

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the inn’s dining room and pantry  

• Assisting the breakfast Cook with kitchen cleanliness  

• Washing dishes, glasses, silverware  

• Laundry including napkins and tablecloths 

This is a limited-term, non-exempt position working 12-20 hours/week reporting directly to Assistant Innkeeper and Innkeeper. 

What You’ll Need: 

Skills and Experience: 

• Attention to cleanliness  

• Positive customer interaction skills  

• Ability to work effectively within a team  

• Demonstrated organizational skills 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. with or without accommodation  

• Must be able to climb stairs (no elevator in the building) 

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. 

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. 

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.  

Have any questions? Email [email protected]!

Your Benefits:

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront. 

• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.   

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.  

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].