Food Runner
Work & Travel USA: Food Runner at The Matterhorn in Stowe, Vermont
Imagine finishing your shift and stepping out into the cool mountain air of Vermont, with the Green Mountains glowing gold in the late afternoon light. That’s everyday life when you join The Matterhorn in Stowe, Vermont as a Food Runner for the Work & Travel USA season. Earn $21 per hour plus tips, work 40 hours per week, and experience one of New England’s most beloved resort towns from summer straight through the legendary fall foliage season.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Food Runner and busser, you’re the heartbeat of the dining room – the person who keeps everything moving fast, clean, and guest-ready. Your day-to-day will include:
- Delivering freshly prepared dishes from the kitchen to guest tables quickly and accurately
- Clearing, wiping, and resetting tables so new guests can be seated without delay
- Restocking silverware, glassware, napkins, and condiments throughout your shift
- Supporting servers and bartenders during busy dinner rushes and weekend peaks
- Answering simple guest questions and helping create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Keeping service stations, dining areas, and outdoor seating tidy and organised
Why Stowe, Vermont?
Stowe is a classic American mountain town – think covered bridges, waterfalls, farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and the tallest peak in Vermont, Mount Mansfield, right on your doorstep. In summer you can hike, mountain bike, swim in river swimming holes, and ride the Stowe Recreation Path. Come autumn, the entire valley erupts into red, orange, and gold – the world-famous Vermont fall foliage that travellers fly in from all over the planet to see. Boston and Montreal are both within easy reach for weekend trips, and Burlington on Lake Champlain is less than an hour away.
Benefits & Perks
- $21 per hour – one of the strongest hourly rates in the programme
- Tips included, boosting your total earnings significantly
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week with opportunities for extra shifts
- Long season from summer into fall – more weeks, more savings, more travel money
- Friendly, international team and a fun, fast-paced resort atmosphere
- Real hospitality experience at a well-known Vermont establishment for your CV
- Employer experienced in hosting Work & Travel students
What We’re Looking For
- University student aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) programme
- Conversational English and confidence speaking with guests
- Energetic, reliable, and comfortable on your feet during busy shifts
- Team player attitude – you help out without being asked
- Ability to lift trays and work in a fast-moving restaurant environment
- Availability for the full summer-to-fall season, including evenings and weekends
- Previous restaurant experience is a plus, but full training is provided
Ready to Apply?
Positions in Stowe fill up fast – top pay, great tips, and one of the most beautiful locations in the USA make this a favourite among Work & Travel students. Apply today and spend your summer earning, exploring, and making friends from around the world in Vermont’s mountains.
About Vermont
Vermont is all rolling green mountains, lakes and charming small towns. Students often work in resorts, inns and restaurants in a peaceful, picture-perfect New England summer.
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