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Greetings! The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is hiring for our hospitality team!

We are located on the shores of beautiful Lake Merritt, showcasing Oakland’s only Lake front venue and enjoy the City’s most beautiful outdoor dining on the water - we are proud to say we have one of the most unique and fun restaurant venues you can find in the East Bay. Our 2500 square foot restaurant features a dock with a gorgeous bar, out-door kitchen, booths, market umbrellas and beautiful gas firepits with plenty of seating for socializing and enjoying great live music. We are also privileged to host elegant weddings and social affairs as well as corporate and business events. Additionally, we have been honored to host major events for organizations such as the Warriors, A’s, ESPN and many other landmark Bay Area and national businesses.

Our team is dedicated to matching our amazing location with gracious hospitality, excellent cuisine, hand-crafted beers and great bars.

We are looking for committed individuals with a solid work ethic to join us. We are seeking to add enthusiastic members with a fantastic work ethic to our team. We believe in building our teams every step of the way. If you excel as a team player and are interested in exploring an opportunity to work with great people in an awesome location, we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the link below and send your resume and the job you are interested in. If you don’t have a resume, please highlight your attributes that will make you a great employee/crew memeber at the Lake. We look forward to meeting you.


Job Description: A/V and Digital Media Specialist

Hiring Immediately

Position Overview: We are seeking a tech-savvy A/V and Digital Media Specialist to join our dynamic team. 

This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks related to audio-visual equipment, digital media, and restaurant signage. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining A/V equipment, managing daily digital content, and supporting our team with various creative and technical needs. This is an hourly position with a variable schedule, including some weekends, based on event needs. Hourly compensation DOE.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Print and prepare ‘day of’ signage, menu boards, event orders (EOs), and information sheets as requested by the event staff.

  • Operate and maintain all A/V equipment in the restaurant to ensure smooth daily operations.

  • Set up and manage daily online digital advertising on the restaurant's TV screens.

  • Capture high-quality photos (drone footage and editing is a plus).

  • Utilize Google/OneDrive tools to assist with digital organization and content management.

  • Work with restaurant management software like Toast.

  • Use design tools such as InDesign to create, edit, and update banquet/event menus, marketing materials, and other collateral.

  • Contribute to mobile, social media, and local digital networking efforts to enhance the restaurant’s online presence and community engagement.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience with A/V equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

  • Strong digital skills, including proficiency with Google platforms, OneDrive, and social media management tools (such as Hootsuite or Meta).

  • Experience using restaurant management software like Toast/Monday.

  • Basic photography and videography skills (drone operation and editing is a plus).

  • Ability to work independently and adapt to a flexible, changing schedule.

  • Excellent attention to detail and multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule:

  • The weekly schedule may vary, requiring flexibility and availability to adapt to the restaurant's needs.

How to Apply: If you’re a tech-savvy individual with a passion for A/V, digital media, and creative content, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of our vibrant team!