About the employer
Kampgrounds of America Yellowstone Park West Gate is a KOA campground in West Yellowstone, Montana, set in a calm spot just a few miles from town and close to Yellowstone National Park. Summer highs stay in the high 70s, so the season is pleasant and outdoorsy.
Working here means being surrounded by nature and meeting visitors from all over the world, which makes it a great place for cultural exchange. On your days off you can hike hundreds of miles of trails, bike, fish, spot wildlife, and see Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the local rodeo and Fourth of July events.
The job as Food & Beverage Server
What you'll do
- Greet guests and maintain a friendly demeanor throughout their dining experience.
- Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow associates and other departments within the campground.
- Ensure that outlets are sanitized, cleaned, stocked, and set up correctly at the start of and throughout the shift while adhering to sanitation, safety, and food and beverage control policies.
- Clear, clean and reset tables as needed.
- Responsible for understanding and operating the POS system.
- Assist with basic food preparation as needed.
- Understand and communicate what's on the menu, answering questions and making recommendations on selections to guests.
- Adhere to policies regarding handling of cash drawer while following specific KOA cash and credit card handling procedures.
- Increase revenues through up-selling strategies and profitability of ancillary income.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, customer service, quality and cleanliness.
- Be familiar with fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate them in the restaurant/kitchen.
- Ensure safe handling of chemicals in accordance with department standards and utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.
- Foster a work environment that maximizes employee involvement, morale and is dedicated to delivering KOA's Culture, Mission, Values and Goals.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is provided by the employer and staying there is required, with places given on a first come, first serve basis. Rooms can be single occupancy (minimum 1 person per room). Included are TV, refrigerator, bedding/linen, microwave, utensils and electric burner cooking, WiFi throughout the park, phone service, 24-hour kitchen and laundry, plus all park amenities: pool, basketball, GaGa pit and corn hole.
Location: West Yellowstone, Montana
Why You’ll Love This Job
- $15.00 per hour – a strong, reliable wage
- Tips included! Guests are generous, so your real earnings can go well above your base pay
- 35 hours per week with the possibility of extra shifts in peak season
- Summer to Fall placement – enjoy warm summer days AND the golden autumn colors of Montana
- Fast-track your English skills by chatting with American and international guests every single day
- Real U.S. hospitality experience for your CV – a huge plus for future tourism, business or management careers
About Montana
Montana is big-sky country - Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and endless mountains. Most students work in park lodges, resorts and gateway towns, surrounded by some of America's most dramatic nature.
Ready for the Summer of Your Life?
Positions at Yellowstone’s gateway fill up fast every season. If you want to earn in U.S. dollars, improve your English, work with an amazing international team and wake up next to one of the planet’s greatest natural wonders – apply today and start your American adventure.
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