Front of House Staff - Servers, Bartenders, Host, Support Staff - Wooden Nickel

Join Our Team in Crested Butte

Do You Love Hospitality, Community, and Mountain Living as Much as We Do? Work Hard. Play Hard. Live Fully in Crested Butte.

At Elk Ave Hospitality, we are building teams for people who want more than just a job. We are looking for individuals who want to work hard, grow their skills, be part of a strong team, and enjoy the unmatched lifestyle that comes with living in the Gunnison Valley.

If you love working with others, take pride in creating a great guest experience, and enjoy a fast-paced hospitality environment, we want to hear from you.

Whether your passion is skiing first tracks, biking wildflower-lined trails, fishing alpine waters, or simply soaking in the beauty of the Rockies, this is your chance to build a life that blends professional growth with personal adventure.

We are growing quickly and actively building career paths for people who want to develop their knowledge, expand their skills, and contribute to a strong hospitality culture.

What You Can Expect

• A positive, team-oriented work environment
• Ongoing training, learning, and development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within Elk Ave Hospitality
• Employee housing opportunities, depending on the role and availability
• Compensation based on position and experience
• The opportunity to live and work in one of Colorado's most remarkable mountain communities

These are hourly roles, and compensation is based on experience. Hourly positions are not immediately eligible for health benefits or paid time off.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Work well as part of a team
• Care about guests and genuine hospitality
• Can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Take pride in cleanliness, organization, and readiness
• Can follow systems, standards, and side work expectations
• Want to learn and grow
• Bring a positive attitude, professionalism, and accountability to work each day
• Take pride in consistency, dependability, and doing things the right way

Our core values are Communication, Humility, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect, and we are looking for team members who want to live those values in the workplace.

What Will Be Expected of You

Depending on the role, team members may be expected to:

• Maintain a professional appearance and follow dress and uniform standards
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during busy seasonal periods
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with both guests and teammates
• Help maintain clean, organized, safe, and guest-ready work areas
• Work with consistency, urgency, and a team-first attitude
• Be open to learning multiple areas of the operation when appropriate

For hourly front-of-house roles, bartenders must be 21 years of age or older.

Cross-Training and Growth

We believe in building flexible, well-rounded front-of-house teams through cross-training. Each team member will have a primary role based on their strongest skills and experience, along with the opportunity to take on secondary roles based on their willingness to learn and grow.

This approach helps employees build a broader understanding of the restaurant, develop new skills, and create more consistent opportunities as business levels shift throughout the season. We have found that this model supports both team success and individual growth while keeping advancement top of mind.

About Elk Ave Hospitality

Elk Ave Hospitality is a growing family of restaurants and hospitality businesses in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. Our venues offer a wide range of guest experiences, from elevated dining to approachable everyday hospitality, all rooted in quality, consistency, and genuine care for our guests and our team.

We believe hospitality can be both a craft and a career. With multiple venues, varied concepts, and opportunities for advancement, we are able to offer year-round employment, cross-training, and real pathways for growth. We are building a company for people who want to work hard, contribute to a strong team culture, and grow their skills over time.

About Wooden Nickel

Wooden Nickel is a historic part of the Crested Butte community and a long-standing fixture in the town's hospitality landscape. With deep local roots and a legacy that reflects the character of Crested Butte itself, Wooden Nickel carries a sense of familiarity, tradition, and mountain-town charm that has made it meaningful to generations of guests and locals alike.

As part of Elk Ave Hospitality, Wooden Nickel continues that tradition by offering a guest experience grounded in warmth, consistency, and genuine service. It is a place where history, community, and hospitality come together. For team members, Wooden Nickel offers the opportunity to be part of a venue that is not only well known, but genuinely woven into the story of Crested Butte.

Opportunities Available

Wooden Nickel is hiring front-of-house team members for opportunities including:

• Server
• Bartender
• Host
• Support Staff

Some positions require candidates to be 21 years of age or older, but we offer opportunities across a range of front-of-house roles and experience levels.

Position Summary

Wooden Nickel front-of-house team members play an essential role in creating a welcoming, organized, and consistent guest experience from start to finish.

Team members at Wooden Nickel are expected to deliver genuine hospitality, communicate clearly, move with urgency, and contribute to a service environment built on professionalism, consistency, and care. Whether greeting guests, guiding service, supporting the floor, or delivering food and beverage, each role plays an important part in maintaining the standards of the brand.

These positions are ideal for hospitality professionals who take pride in execution, enjoy working as part of a strong team, and are motivated to grow within a restaurant group that values development and advancement.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Employee housing opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within Elk Ave Hospitality
• The chance to live and work in one of Colorado's most remarkable mountain communities

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience and Hospitality

• As a front-of-house team member at Wooden Nickel, I deliver warm, genuine, and attentive hospitality to every guest.
• I create a dining experience that feels welcoming, organized, and enjoyable from arrival through departure.
• I communicate clearly and professionally with guests and teammates at all times.
• I support a service environment built on timing, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• I represent Wooden Nickel and Elk Ave Hospitality with professionalism and pride.

Service Execution and Floor Support

• I perform the responsibilities of my assigned role with consistency, urgency, and accuracy.
• I support the overall flow of service by working collaboratively with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• I assist with dining room readiness, table maintenance, food running, beverage service, guest seating, and general floor support as needed.
• I maintain awareness of service pacing, guest needs, and overall floor organization throughout each shift.
• I ensure service standards are upheld from start to finish.

Organization, Cleanliness, and Readiness

• I maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready service areas throughout each shift.
• I ensure host stands, bars, service stations, dining areas, and support spaces are stocked, clean, and well maintained.
• I complete side work, opening duties, and closing duties thoroughly and consistently.
• I take pride in the physical space and contribute to a guest-facing environment that reflects the standards of the brand.

Teamwork and Professionalism

• I work closely with managers and teammates to support a strong service culture.
• I communicate clearly, respectfully, and efficiently throughout each