The kitchen and the dining room have always needed each other, and a couple who can cover both is valuable to any owner. A chef and a front-of-house manager who already trust each other can open a restaurant, steady a struggling one or run a seasonal operation without the friction that often comes with hiring two strangers.
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You'll find these couples jobs at country inns with dining rooms, mountain and lake lodges, resorts, golf and country clubs, neighborhood pubs, summer camps and seasonal restaurants in tourist towns. Duties typically include menu planning, cooking, ordering and inventory, food cost control, hiring and scheduling staff, guest service, bar management and keeping everything clean and compliant.
In resort and remote areas, where local housing can be scarce, many employers include staff housing or a place to live on the property. Some owners also look for a couple to take over the day-to-day running of a pub or restaurant as managers.
When you apply, describe your cuisine and the volume you have handled, from a small breakfast room to a busy dinner service. Note food safety certifications such as ServSafe, alcohol service training, and any experience with budgets or profit and loss statements. If you have opened or turned around a restaurant together, lead with that.
Restaurant and Pub Jobs for Couples: frequently asked questions
What restaurant jobs suit couples?
Chef and front-of-house manager pairings are the most common, along with cook and server teams, kitchen managers and pub or lodge managers.
Do restaurant jobs for couples include housing?
Some do, especially at resorts, lodges, inns and seasonal operations in remote areas. Check each listing.
Do we need food safety certification?
Many employers prefer or require a food safety certification such as ServSafe, and alcohol service training is a plus.
Are restaurant couples jobs seasonal?
Many resort and tourist-area jobs are seasonal, while inns, clubs and pubs often hire year-round.
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