HS Services Black Desert Resort

Work & Travel USA: Steward at HS Services Black Desert Resort

Imagine waking up to jagged red rock cliffs, endless blue skies and the black lava fields that give Black Desert Resort its name. This summer-to-fall season, you can trade lecture halls for one of the most breathtaking corners of the American Southwest – and get paid $17 per hour while you do it.

HS Services is hiring energetic international students for the position of Steward at this brand-new luxury resort in Ivins, Utah. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, enjoy being part of a tight-knit team and want your Work & Travel summer to be genuinely unforgettable, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Steward, you are the backbone of the resort’s culinary operation. Chefs simply cannot create without you. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Washing, sanitizing and organizing dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots and pans
• Operating commercial dishwashing machines safely and efficiently
• Keeping kitchen floors, work surfaces, storage areas and equipment spotless
• Taking out trash, breaking down boxes and supporting recycling procedures
• Restocking clean china and utensils for the kitchen and restaurant outlets
• Assisting chefs and kitchen staff with basic prep and delivery of supplies
• Following all health, hygiene and food-safety standards

Why Ivins, Utah Is a Dream Location

Ivins sits in the heart of southern Utah’s adventure country, just 15 minutes from vibrant St. George and a short drive from some of the planet’s most famous landscapes:

• Zion National Park – slot canyons, the Narrows and Angels Landing, under an hour away
• Snow Canyon State Park – petrified dunes and lava tubes literally on your doorstep
• Bryce Canyon & the Grand Canyon – perfect weekend road trips
• Las Vegas – only ~2 hours away for concerts, shows and airport connections
• Warm desert sunshine, spectacular sunsets and world-class hiking, biking and climbing

Benefits & What You Get

• $17.00 per hour – a strong, reliable wage for the region
• 36 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of extra hours during peak periods
• Season from summer to fall – plenty of time to save and travel afterwards
• Employee meals during shifts (as per resort policy)
• Real experience at a high-end American resort – a powerful line on your CV
• A multicultural team and friendships that last long after the season ends
• Daily English practice in a professional hospitality environment

Who We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel program
• Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and communicate with your team
• Good physical stamina: you’ll be standing, lifting and moving throughout your shift
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive, can-do attitude
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Team spirit – kitchens win or lose together
• No previous experience required; full on-the-job training is provided

Spots at Black Desert Resort fill up fast. If you want a summer of red rock adventures, solid earnings and a genuine American work experience, apply for the Steward position today and start planning the season you’ll be talking about for years.