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Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. 

Other Employee Benefits

• Paid SICK time

• Paid PTO after 500 hrs. 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Excellent training and professional development

• Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the  Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

Responsible for taking orders, serve, and collect payment for all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food. Provide quality service to our guests in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Expected to serve alcoholic beverages responsibly as outlined in TIPS Training in accordance with state laws. You are expected to adhere to the company’s mission, vision and value statements. Be knowledgeable of the company’s management systems, policies and initiatives for Hospitality, Environmental, and Health and Safety. You have specific responsibilities within these areas and are expected to understand them.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $17.75/hr - $18.88/hr 
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all company policies, procedures, service standards and assigned duties are performed correctly and efficiently.
• Maintain a positive and professional rapport with all staff and guests.
• Be familiar and comply with Brand Standards and NPS Standards.
• Become knowledgeable of all Food and Beverage items available.
• Become knowledgeable of general information on GTLC operations and National Park.
• Greet guests by offering them a warm, heartfelt welcome.
• Attend pre-shift meetings; make notes of items being served as the specials and of any other information conveyed.
• Ensure prompt accurate service with anticipation and compliance of all guests’ needs.
• Give every guest a fond farewell, thanking them for their business and inviting them to come back and see us again.
• Record all sales on the Point of Sale system.
• Garnish drinks as required by recipes.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the restaurant maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Responsible for maintaining all restaurant equipment in operational order.
• Responsible to report all maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Dept.
• Prepare your cash drop and receipts audit pack according to training standards at the end of the shift.
• Assist in the opening and closing procedures of the Restaurant
• Work closely with the Management team to control the beverage cost of sales and maintains it at budget or below.
• Complete all assigned pre-shift side duties and ensure the restaurant is set 15 minutes prior to opening.
• Complete all assigned post-shift side duties.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and behavior of guests to ensure responsible service of alcohol.
• Maintain a professional, well-groomed appearance and pleasant demeanor.
• Support Food and Beverage management initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Prior Fine Dining experience
• TIPs Certified
• Ability to use POS Terminals
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work long hours and varied shifts
• Cash handling skills
• Must be 21 or older to serve alcohol

Preferred Skills:          

• Cash Handling experience
• Prior Point of Sale system experience
• Knowledgeable of wine service

What's In It For You?

• FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites

• FREE Wi-Fi

• FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park

• FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!

• FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL) and watersports equipment.

• 40% retail discounts plus online ProDeals

• 20% grocery and restaurant discounts

• $112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria (mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE for Salary roles)

Before you apply, visit for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as FREE dormitory housing.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.