Host(ess)
Be the First Smile at a Five-Star Mountain Resort
Imagine starting your workday surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, with alpine air, wildflower meadows and world-class hospitality all around you. As a Host(ess) at the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, you’ll be the very first person guests meet — setting the tone for an unforgettable luxury experience. This is your chance to add one of America’s most prestigious hotel brands to your CV while living an authentic Work & Travel USA summer.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greeting and welcoming guests with warmth, energy and a genuine smile
- Managing reservations, seating charts and waitlists during service
- Escorting guests to their tables and presenting menus
- Answering questions about the restaurant, menu highlights and resort activities
- Keeping the host stand and entrance areas spotless and inviting
- Coordinating with servers, bartenders and managers to keep service flowing smoothly
- Assisting with phone inquiries and helping create memorable guest moments
Position Details
- Employer: St. Regis Deer Valley
- Position: Host(ess)
- Location: Park City, Utah
- Pay: $16.00 per hour + tips
- Hours: approximately 32 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
Why Park City, Utah?
Park City is a legendary mountain town — home of the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Sundance Film Festival and Deer Valley Resort. In summer, it transforms into an outdoor playground: hiking and mountain biking trails right outside your door, alpine coasters, scenic chairlift rides, farmers’ markets and free summer concerts on historic Main Street. Salt Lake City is only 45 minutes away, and iconic national parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon and Arches are within road-trip distance. Autumn brings golden aspen forests and some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the USA.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive $16/hour wage plus tips — great earning potential
- Experience with Marriott’s flagship luxury brand, St. Regis
- Professional training in five-star service standards
- Friendly international team and lifelong friendships
- Free time to explore Utah’s mountains, lakes and national parks
- An outstanding reference for future hospitality, tourism or business careers
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
- Good conversational English and confident communication skills
- Outgoing, polite and genuinely friendly personality
- Professional, well-groomed appearance
- Ability to stand for extended periods and stay calm during busy service
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Availability from summer through fall
Ready to spend your summer in the Utah mountains? Apply now — luxury resort positions like this one fill up fast!
About Utah
Utah is a paradise of national parks, red-rock canyons and mountains like those around Zion and Bryce. Students work in park lodges, resorts and tour operations surrounded by epic scenery.
