Rick’s Cafe – Naples, ME

Company Description and Location: 

Naples is one of the most picturesque small towns in Western Maine, surrounded by nature at its finest. Located in the center of southern Maine’s Lakes Region, Naples has a wealth of opportunities for recreation year-round. Visitors are drawn to the Naples Causeway on Long Lake & Brandy Pon,d where they find lots of fun activities by day, then spectacular sunsets and bustling nightlife at restaurants and pubs.

For over 40 years, we’ve welcomed locals, tourists, and lake lovers alike to our home inside the historic 1901 Naples Casino building. Perched on the edge of Long Lake, Rick’s pairs timeless waterfront views with a menu that champions bold, scratch-made flavor and fresh, local ingredients. Whether you’re cracking into a classic Maine lobster roll or raising a glass on our iconic deck, every visit adds a story to our legend. Families, couples, solo adventurers — if you’re in Naples, this is the spot. Rick’s Café: where history, flavor, and lakeside soul come together.

Weekly working hours: avg. 32h per week

Start Date/End Date: June 1- 30th  until  September 7th

Conditions: 

• Advanced to Proficient English level is required.
• Must be able to start working according to DS start dates.
• Bartender: Mixing and serving drinks to restaurant and customer standards. This position requires strong multitasking skills as you will be simultaneously making drinks, answering customer questions, handling payments, washing and stocking glassware, keeping the bar area clean, taking note of inventory, checking IDs, and ensuring compliance with Maine alcohol laws, all in a fast-paced environment. You will need to wipe down the bar counter regularly, sweep and mop the floor,s and take out the trash, as necessary. Depending on business needs, you may be asked to help the front-of-house staff, as well / $17,00 per hour
• Kitchen Help: Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic. Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately. Sorting, storing, and distributing ingredients. Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting, and cooking foodstuffs and helping to prepare dishes as needed. Disposing of trash, Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors, and other kitchen tools or areas. Other tasks may be assigned by management as needed. Based on business needs and individual skill sets, you may be assigned to one area of the kitchen or rotate through multiple areas / $16,00 per hour
• Dishwasher: Washing, sanitizing, and storing dishes, utensils, and cookware. You will be expected to keep the dish pit and kitchen area clean and organized, take out trash, sweep and mop floors. Other tasks may be assigned by management as needed. Your primary role will be dishwasher; however, based on business needs and individual skill sets, you may have the opportunity to assist in other areas of the kitchen. / $15,50 per hour
• Paid hourly training. Please note, hours may be less than 32 weekly during the initial training period.
• Lunch and dinner meals are offered at a highly discounted rate for all team members.
• The uniform cost is $250 taken out over 3 weeks from payroll. Participants are required to bring non-slip black shoes.

Housing and Transportation:

• Housing is assisted by the employer at a cost of $130.00 per student, per week. A deposit fee of $100 is required. Please arrive at the housing prepared to pay your deposit and first week’s rent. The housing deposit is a $100 non-refundable cleaning fee.
• Housing is next door to the restaurant.