Making Dough in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate NY
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack has four locations and is located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate NY. We are a high volume restaurants that has a fun, cool vibe that caters to tourists and locals alike. We make quality fast casual food from scratch including our pizza which is made in house daily. We have a great sound system and feature music videos. We feature live bands on weekends.
Old Forge is “Adirondack Base Camp” for visitors who launch out near and far seeking everything from serenity to adventure in the Adirondack Mountains. It is the largest hamlet in the historic Town of Webb.
About Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack, Inc
We like to think of ourselves as pioneers in an increasingly difficult industry. We find solutions together with our staff and move forward. Whether it be a pandemic, increasing inflation or supplier shortages. We meet such demands as a challenge. We will always have our staff and our guests as our main priorities. We think maintaining regular, consistent hours of operation and stability is important to our guests and staff during uncertain times. We believe the experience within our walls should be a good one for staff as well as guests. We have learned a lot over the last 22 years about ourselves and our company. We love our guests but cherish our staff! Together anything is possible.
We currently have four locations. We are looking for full time seasonal or year-round employees, Come live, work, and play with us in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains if only for a short while. To apply please email apply.tharpers@gmail.com Email is preferred method. Please do not call the restaurants. Emails are reviewed during office hours Mon-Fri 8am - 5 Please note we are not currently accepting H2b visa applicants. We have opened our winter season (October - March) but have a few vacancies in our summer season that we are looking to fill now.
The Employee Experience
Have you heard the expression "work hard, play hard"? We think that sums it up. If you enjoy being busy while the hours fly by, this might be a good fit. If you are called upon to fill multiple positions and enjoy learning new things, this could be the place for you. If you sometimes find it exciting to be pushed out of your comfort zone a little by doing a job you are not familiar with or working with the public when you aren't used to it, then this is where you should be.
We like to cross-train staff when they are willing. Most of our cooks also know how to take orders, some of our FOH staff like to get involved in the kitchen. We all do dishes occasionally. We are upbeat and guest-obsessed even when our feet hurt. We gather with our coworkers, new friends, often with the regular guests you get to know. It's a small town. We watch the trains and the day-trippers leave and we are left with the most beautiful landscape to call our own. People flock here for a reason. There is much to do and explore.
Ideal Candidate
Self starter, motivated. People who truly enjoy making a difference. If you like going the extra mile to make a guest happy and enjoy working as a team, this will be a good fit.
Room and Board
We have staff housing that comes in many forms. We have a house across the street that has two apartments that are both 2 bedrooms. Bedrooms are either single or shared depending on the apartment. We have 6 rooms above the restaurant in Old Forge. These rooms are all different configurations. We also have housing at our Raquette Lake location (summer season only). We have a large apartment at our Lowville location and have housing less than a mile from the restaurant
There is a fee for housing of $125 per week per person. This includes internet and all utilities. Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We try to house friend groups together when possible. All housing is either onsite or within walking distance. Housing is limited to staff working full time for the length of your employment contract.
Employee Perks
We offer end-of-season bonuses based on hours worked and completing the season. Free gym memberships to our state of the art gym Old Forge Fitness. We have a few seasonal ski passes for the winter. We get day passes for Water Safari, NY's largest water park located a few blocks away. 50% discount on food for 1 meal while working(item restrictions apply) 50% off pizza anytime. Hydration station while working, complimentary soft drinks. 50% off Espresso and coffee drinks from the cafe.
Getting Here and Getting Around
You can fly into NYC and take a train to Utica, NY where you then either get a cab or Uber to Old Forge which is approximately 50 miles. We can arrange transport from Utica if you arrive during daytime working hours.
We are 50 miles away from the nearest city which is Utica, NY. We are about 2 hours from Syracuse, NY and about the same distance from Albany, NY.
We are pretty far up north, about 4 hours from Vermont. We recommend having a car but it's not necessary as you can walk to everything in town. We do not charge for the first week of housing to help offset the cost of transportation.
For Fun
We are within walking distance of the beach, shopping, and restaurants. Old Forge has a water park, as well as a ski resort, McCauley Mountain.
You can swim, boat, water ski, hike, kayak, climb mountains, mountain bike, camp, ride the chair lift, and go white water rafting (summer).
Winter months you can ski, snowshoe, go sledding, snowmobiling, ice skating, and ice fishing. There are many events during both summer and winter.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and be specific about which position you are applying for. Please do not call the restaurants. Resumes are reviewed Mon-Fri from 8 am - 5 pm. Please be patient we will get back to you. People who meet our qualifications will then be scheduled for a virtual interview at your convenience. We do reference checks and background checks are required for anyone in our housing before employment. Please feel free to email any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you! Please note that we will be accepting H2b visa applicants in February for Summer Season.
Contact Info
- Melissa Murphy
- melissa.tharpers@gmail.com
- (315) 369-0046
- tonyharpers.com
