Food Prep Worker
Join our kitchen team as a food prep worker at The Blue Gate Restaurant. Our food prep workers are focused on teamwork and delivering a consistent, high-quality product.

Schedule & Pay:

• $16 to $18 per hour based on experience
• Paid training
• Up to five shifts per week, including Saturdays
• Day shift up to 4:00 pm or
• Night shift from 2/4:00 pm until close

What You'll Do:

• Preparing food.
• Following recipes.
• Making simple dishes.
• Assembling and plating meals.
• Cleaning and sanitizing your work area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Willingness to work when needed, including Saturdays.
• Safe food handling practices.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Work efficiently and accurately.

Why Build Your Career with Us:
Blue Gate Hospitality is a second-generation, family-owned company built on strong core values. Here, you're not just a number; you're part of a team that invests in you, supports your growth, and promotes you from within.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts

The Blue Gate Restaurant seeks a dedicated front-of-house Shift Manager to join our team. As Shift Manager, you will ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will manage employees, deliver exceptional guest satisfaction, and plan for success each shift.

Shift Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Oversee shift operations.
• Manage and motivate staff to deliver exceptional service.
• Consistently meet high standards of guest satisfaction.
• Plan and organize daily activities to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain a positive, professional work environment.
• Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and effectively.
• Assist in the training and development of new and existing staff members.
• Find shift coverage as needed to ensure adequate staffing levels.

Shift Manager Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a managerial role within the hospitality industry is preferred, but we will train the right individual.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations and industry trends.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A clear criminal background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

A shift manager will work 5 shifts per week, including days, evenings, and Saturdays. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about hospitality and possess the skills to excel in this role. Join our team and help create memorable experiences for our guests at Blue Gate Restaurant.

Blue Gate Hospitality offers a supportive environment, discounts at all properties, paid Holidays, paid sick days, vacation pay, advancement opportunities, a 401(k) with a company match, and insurance.

Join our team at Blue Gate Restaurant as a buffet attendant. Our buffet attendants work hard to keep our buffet running smoothly. Your hard work and positive attitude help us deliver an exceptional customer experience. You can help our guests leave with smiles and return in the future. 

Schedule & Pay:

• $16 per hour 
• Up to five shifts per week, including Saturdays
• Days or evenings 
• Paid training

What You'll Do:

• Stocking and cleaning the buffet.
• Ordering and transporting food.
• Communicating professionally with kitchen staff and guests.
• Completing other duties as assigned.
• Assisting the kitchen team as needed.

Requirements:

• Willingness to work when needed, including Saturdays.
• Safe food handling practices.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Work efficiently and accurately.

Why Build Your Career with Us:
Blue Gate Hospitality is a second-generation, family-owned company built on strong core values. Here, you're not just a number; you're part of a team that invests in you, supports your growth, and promotes you from within.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts

Blue Gate Garden Inn is hiring a Front Desk Receptionist who takes pride in service, professionalism, and personal growth. This role is ideal for someone who wants to develop strong customer service and leadership skills in a structured, team-focused environment.

Schedule & Pay:

• Up to 5 shifts per week
• 2:45 PM – 11:00 PM
• Must be available to work on Saturdays & Sundays
• Up to $16.00/hour

What You’ll Do:

• Create a welcoming first impression for every guest
• Check guests in and out efficiently
• Handle questions and resolve concerns with professionalism
• Maintain a clean, organized front desk and lobby
• Support daily operations and team success

What We’re Looking For:

• Professional, dependable, and guest-focused
• Strong communicator with attention to detail
• Motivated to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• Weekend availability required
• Basic computer skills

Why Build Your Career with Us:

Blue Gate Hospitality is a second-generation, family-owned company built on strong core values. Here, you’re not just a number; you’re part of a team that invests in you, supports your growth, and promotes you from within.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts

Join us as a bakery associate/cashier at the Blue Gate Bakery in Shipshewana, Indiana. As a bakery associate/cashier, you will provide excellent service while helping customers purchase delicious baked goods, including homemade cookies, donuts, fudge, pies, and more! A bakery associate/cashier stays busy assisting customers, taking accurate orders, using a cash register, stocking and rotating products, packaging, pricing, and helping the bakery team with other tasks.

Bakery Associate/Cashier Responsibilities:

• Your primary focus is helping guests!
• Taking accurate orders.
• Running a cash register.
• Count money and return exact change.
• Stocking shelves.
• Rotating perishable items.
• Other assigned tasks.

As a bakery associate/cashier, you will work part-time, including days, evenings, and Saturdays. The bakery hours are 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Paid training is provided. Adult wages start at up to $15.00 per hour or higher, depending on experience.

The Blue Gate Bakery is family-owned and operated. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, insurance, 401 (k), paid time off, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, and discounts at all Blue Gate Hospitality properties.

Bakery Associate/Cashier Requirements:

• Adaptable and understanding with a welcoming personality
• Ensure that products are in the cases and on the shelves, including rotation when necessary
• Must communicate clearly and effectively with customers, co-workers, and managers
• Accuracy and efficiency in job performance
• Must work on Saturdays (No Sundays!)
• Must be at least 17 years old
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and bend, stretch, reach, and stand for an entire shift

As a Housekeeper, you'll help create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our guests by cleaning guest rooms, hallways, and public areas while maintaining our high standards of cleanliness and hospitality.

Schedule & Pay:

• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid meal break.
•  Work five days per week, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• $16.00 per hour
• Sunday Premium: Earn an additional $2.00 per hour on Sundays

• Clean and prepare guest rooms to our high-quality standards
• Clean hallways, lobbies, and public areas
• Restock guest room supplies and amenities
• Report maintenance concerns promptly
• Work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Assist with other housekeeping duties as assigned

• Can work every Saturday and Sunday (required)
• Is dependable, punctual, and has a strong work ethic
• Works efficiently while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Communicates professionally and respectfully
• Is at least 18 years of age

• Insurance offered to full-time employees
• Paid time off
• 401 (K) with a match
• Discounts

Join a team that helps guests start their day well.

As a Breakfast Attendant, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming, efficient, and enjoyable breakfast experience. This is a first-shift position, typically 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, up to four days per week, including weekends. Sundays are required! 

What You’ll Do:
Prepare and serve breakfast, including made-to-order items
Keep the buffet fresh, clean, and well-stocked
Engage with guests and provide warm, attentive service
Support cleanup, dishwashing, and dining room reset

Requirements (Please Read):

• Must be available and willing to work weekends
• Must be available and willing to work weekends
• Must be at least 17 years old
• Able to lift 35 lbs. consistently
• Able to be on your feet for 5–6 hours at a time
• A friendly, positive attitude is a must
• Team player who can work at a fast pace

What You Can Expect:

• A supportive, team-oriented environment
• Consistent morning schedule
• Opportunities for growth

Blue Gate Hospitality is a second-generation, family-owned company built on strong core values. Here, you’re not just a number; you become part of a team where people know your name, and we take pride in working together to serve others. 

Schedule & Pay:

• 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, up to 4 days per week
• Starting at $14.00/hour + $2.00/hour Sunday premium

The Blue Gate Garden Inn, Shipshewana's Number 1 Hotel, is seeking persons to work in our Ice Cream Shop! The starting rate is $15.00 per hour.

Days and hours:
• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• 5 pm until closing (usually finish between 10 and 11 pm)
• Arrive at 4:30 pm when opening the creamery.

Responsibilities:
• Scooping and serving ice cream, shakes, and drinks
• Opening and closing tasks
• General cleaning and sanitizing
• Operating a cash register and handling money.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:
• Friendly and approachable
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Teachable and willing to learn
• Ability to stand for the full shift
• Must be able to operate a cash register and count change

Benefits:
• Discounts in all Blue Gate Hospitality stores, theatre, and hotel
• No Sundays

Join us at Blue Gate Hospitality as a banquet server. We are looking for friendly, guest-focused, high-energy people to serve groups at events in Shipshewana. Some of the responsibilities of a banquet server include preparing food, delivering hot dishes promptly, cleaning up, and performing other side tasks.

Our banquet server take pride in providing excellent meals for our guests while also having fun Banquet servers make up to $20 an hour with wages and gratuities. This can be a seasonal or year-round job. Banquet servers work part-time throughout the year, make good money, and have a flexible schedule.com

Requirements:

• Must be willing and available to work on days, nights, weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop.
• Experience in working at events, large parties, or groups.
• Excellent organizational skills and motivation.
• Customer service is a priority.
• Great attitude and character.
• Must be at least 18 years old

The Blue Gate Restaurant is a family-owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, a flexible schedule, vacation pay, advancement opportunities, a 401k, and discounts at all properties.

Join our team at the Blue Gate Restaurant to work on the kitchen line. In this fast-paced job, you will ensure that all plates are portioned properly, look professional, and leave the kitchen efficiently.

Other responsibilities include:

• Making salads and sandwiches.
• Stocking and organizing the line.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the workstation.
• Preparing and cooking chicken.
• Operating fryers.
• Assisting with various kitchen tasks as assigned.

 You could be a good fit for this position if you are detail-oriented and enjoy a fast-paced work environment.

 We need someone to work part-time, up to four shifts per week, between 10:30 am and closing. The hours may vary. Saturdays are required! Open availability is preferred! We are closed on Sundays!

 The kitchen line worker will start at up to $17.00 per hour based on industry experience and availability. Experience is preferred, not required, and we provide paid training. Our kitchen staff is cross-trained, allowing each person to develop new skills and reach their full potential.

 Kitchen Line Requirements:

• Practice safe food handling.
• Ability to perform the job's physical demands, including working in high-heat conditions, standing on your feet for long periods, bending, moving, reaching, and stretching.
• Must be teachable with a desire to learn.
• Work efficiently and accurately.
• Must keep the workstation clean and organized.
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must be willing and available to work evenings, weekends (Fridays and Saturdays), and holidays.

 The Blue Gate Restaurant is family-owned and operated. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, insurance, paid time off, a 401 (k), and discounts at all Blue Gate properties.

Join our team at the Blue Gate Restaurant as a Host/Hostess. As a Host/Hostess, you will effectively communicate with guests from all over the country, from welcoming them upon arrival to thanking them as they leave. Your primary responsibilities are:

• Greeting guests
• Answering questions and providing information
• Taking guests to their table with menus
• Clearing tables
• Operating a cash register
• Communicating accurately, effectively, and professionally

 A Host/Hostess rotates through stations with different responsibilities daily, providing variety and helping develop new skills. A full-time host/hostess will work up to 5 times per week, including Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. No Sundays! We are seeking someone who can work when needed, including days and evenings. Adult wages start at up to $15.00 per hour. We are seeking year-round workers, not seasonal!

 Host/Hostess Requirements:

• Welcoming personality
• An open schedule and a willingness to work when needed, including days and evenings until closing.
• Working on Fridays and Saturdays is required!
• Must communicate professionally with guests, co-workers, and managers
• Must perform the job duties accurately and efficiently
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including standing for an entire shift, bending and stretching, moving, and lifting 
• Working as a successful part of the team
• Must be at least 18 years old

 The Blue Gate Restaurant is a family-owned and operated establishment. We offer a wholesome environment, discounts at all Blue Gate Hospitality properties, paid time off, flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, a 401 (k), and insurance for full-time employees.