About the employer
ExplorUS Crater Lake is a hospitality operation at Crater Lake, Oregon, offering positions such as dishwasher, busser, prep cook, host, retail associate, housekeeping crew, porter and dorm custodian. Housing is guaranteed by the employer and all participants are required to live in it. The nearest major city, Medford, is over 50 miles away and a second job here is unlikely, so this is a good fit if you prefer a quiet natural setting over city life.
The job as Host
What you'll do
- Greet all guests as they enter the restaurant in a professional and timely manner
- Follow all seating and table rotation guidelines to monitor flow of each area and ensure prompt and efficient service for all guests while being sensitive to Server responsibilities
- Possess thorough knowledge of restaurant and bar menu promotions and specials
- Handle cash and credit card transactions
- Promote teamwork by assisting Servers in dining area when needed
- Ensure host station (including the entrance area) is always well maintained, clean, organized, and presentable
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-provided and mandatory: three dormitory-style buildings at 1 Mazama Dormitory Drive, Crater Lake, OR 97604, with about 4 people per room and shared bathrooms. Each room has a bed frame, mattress and wardrobe, plus common areas with TVs, microwaves, washers/dryers, air conditioning, gyms and recreation centers, limited shared kitchens, WiFi and a landline. You're assigned the building closest to your work location.
Location: Crater Lake, Oregon
Why Crater Lake?
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States (592 meters!) and famous worldwide for its almost surreal sapphire-blue water, formed inside a collapsed volcano nearly 7,700 years ago. On your days off you can hike the Garfield Peak Trail, cycle the 53 km Rim Drive, take a boat tour to Wizard Island, stargaze under some of the darkest skies in America, and spot deer, eagles, and even black bears. Southern Oregon also puts you within reach of Bend, Portland, and the Pacific coast for weekend adventures.
About Oregon
Oregon pairs a rugged Pacific coastline with forests, mountains and Crater Lake. Students work in coastal and mountain resorts, lodges and restaurants in a green, outdoorsy state.
