Position: Assistant Catering Manger
Department: Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, located at the entrance of George Washington’s Estate and Gardens, is hiring an Assistant Catering Manager.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Catering Manager will participate in all aspects of coordination and implementation of group luncheons. Responsibilities also entail assisting the Director of Catering with all corporate and social event logistics including: guest/client relations, acting point of contact for any external support service providers, tracking of invoices
and expenses, internal communications and providing administrative support. Rotatiing evening and weekend availability required.
Qualifications:
• Must be very organized, detail oriented and flexible
• Prior restaurant experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Must work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to either Mheiss@mountvernon.org or to hrmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position: Building Services Supervisor
Department: Operations and Maintenance
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate is seeking a lead Maintenance technician. Position entails Operational oversight, responsibility and Maintenance of all equipment, machines and tools including HVAC, electrical & utilities, plumbing systems, kitchen and refrigeration equipment. Hours: 1:00pm-9:30pm.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interviews, hires, supervises, and trains all personnel required for the operation of the custodial department (2 shifts); schedules staff, monitors hours, and prepares reports; Monitors utility usage, obtains purchase quotes; provides support and staff for events; Accurately records and Monitors repair activity and ensures equipment is maintained according to factory specifications; Recommend, implement and monitor formal preventive maintenance programs for all facility mechanical systems and audio visual equipment; Provides input on annual budget, and assists with activities of vendors and subcontractors; Maintenance of annual permit requirements (i.e. elevator, backflow inspection, life safety to include all alarms, etc); Assist in the development of a formal energy conservation plan including lighting upgrades, technology enhancements; Enforcement of established energy management directives; Monitor and administer organization policy and procedure requirements and oversee LEED objectives. All shifts require rotating weekend and holiday work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum five years experience in operation of a public/commercial facility
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Excellent customer service skills are a must
• Strong Organization and Issue resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills
Please send a cover letter and resume with salary history to Human Resources: hrmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position: Retail Sales
Department: Retail
Busy Museum Gift Shop now hiring salespeople to work FT year-round in the Shops at Historic Mount Vernon, at the Home of George Washington. Applicants are required to work one weekend day per week, however schedules are flexible and there are no evening hrs, except for special events. Candidates must be able to perform cash register transactions, provide good customer service and possess outgoing, friendly personalities. Good benefits.
Call M-F (703) 799-5233. Applications may be picked up in the Gift Shop 9-5pm, 7 days a week or downloaded off the website: www.MountVernon.org. Applications and/or resumes may be sent via email to HRMail@MountVernon.org, or faxed to (703) 799-5237.
Title:
Wait Staff
Department: Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
F/T - The high volume Mount Vernon Inn, serving the visitors to the Mount Vernon Estate and all of the Washington Metropolitan area, is seeking to fill server vacancies. No prior experience is necessary for lunch shift employment. Free meals, uniforms, parking, flexible scheduling and a pension plan are provided. Major medical coverage is available. Weekend availability is a plus. Call 703.780.0011 or email: eswanson@mountvernon.org
Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: Groundskeeper (predominantly lawn and turf management and gardening)
Department: Horticulture
This Full-time position requires a minimum of five years experience. The Groundskeeper performs routine grounds maintenance to Estate grounds, gardens, roads, woods, walks, paths, and property lines. Candidates must be able to perform routine lawn maintenance according to turf management program, perform tree and shrub planting, and assist gardeners with weeding, harvesting, and seed collection. Operation of farm and turf equipment is also required. This position is classified as essential and must participate in all emergencies, ice and snow removal, and special events. Occasional work on weekends and holidays is required.
Please send a cover letter and resume with salary history to Mount Vernon’s Human Resources Department by email to hrmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
