The Corral

Work & Travel USA: Cashier & Server at The Corral in Gardiner, Montana

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight into Yellowstone National Park. That’s daily life when you join The Corral in Gardiner, Montana – a beloved local drive-in famous for its buffalo burgers, milkshakes and warm Western hospitality. Located just steps from the historic Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone’s north entrance, this is one of the most spectacular places a student can spend a summer in the United States.

Your Role: Cashier & Server

You’ll be the friendly face that greets travellers from all over the world. Your day-to-day duties include:

• Greeting guests, taking orders at the counter and answering questions about the menu
• Operating the cash register, processing cash and card payments accurately
• Serving food and drinks quickly and with a smile during busy summer rushes
• Keeping the dining and service areas clean, stocked and welcoming
• Working as part of a close-knit team alongside cooks and fellow international students
• Sharing local tips with visitors – you’ll become a Yellowstone expert in no time

Job Details at a Glance

• Employer: The Corral
• Position: Cashier – Server
• Location: Gardiner, Montana (north entrance of Yellowstone National Park)
• Pay: $12.00 per hour plus tips
• Hours: approximately 40 hours per week
• Season: Summer through Fall

Why Gardiner, Montana?

Gardiner is a small, safe mountain town of around 900 residents that comes alive every summer with visitors from across the globe. On your days off you can hike to alpine lakes, watch bison and elk roam free, soak in the Boiling River, raft the Yellowstone River, or catch the geysers at Mammoth Hot Springs and Old Faithful. Sunsets over the Absaroka Mountains, star-filled skies and wildlife in your backyard – this is the real American West.

What You’ll Gain

• A competitive hourly wage of $12 plus generous summer tips from grateful travellers
• Consistent 40-hour weeks with the chance to save money for travel
• Real customer-service and cash-handling experience for your CV
• Fluent, confident English from daily conversation with American guests
• Friendships with students from around the world and a genuine local community
• Weekend access to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world – Yellowstone

Who We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program
• Conversational to good English – you’ll be speaking with guests all day
• A positive, energetic attitude and a genuine smile
• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to stay calm during busy rushes
• Willingness to stand on your feet, learn quickly and help teammates
• No previous experience required – full on-the-job training is provided

Ready for a Summer You’ll Never Forget?

Spots in Gardiner fill up fast every season. If you want to earn dollars, improve your English and wake up next to Yellowstone every morning, apply now for the Cashier & Server position at The Corral and start your American adventure.