About the employer
The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation operates hospitality, retail and entertainment venues in the small town of Medora, North Dakota, less than 50 miles from Dickinson. Positions include front desk representative, host/cashier, busser, kitchen crew, retail sales and ticketing roles, and theatre operations staff. Housing owned or arranged by the employer is guaranteed for everyone hired, though you may also find your own, and a second job is likely to be available.
The job as Host/Cashier
What you'll do
- Keeps the dining room clean, including vacuuming, cleaning and refilling table condiments, polishing glasses and silverware, prepping bread, prepping butter, filling the ice container and pop machine with ice, keeping linens organized on the shelf, and preparing clean rags with fresh sanitizer.
- Assists with bussing and resetting tables when needed.
- Refills water glasses, butter, and sugar on tables.
- Assists guests when needed.
- Tears down all dinner tables and sets them for the next meal.
- Knows the different table settings for each meal.
- Rolls silverware and folds napkins.
- Greets guests, escorts them to tables, and provides menus.
- Assigns servers to sections and alerts servers when a new table has arrived.
- Checks if reservations have been set up for a meal and keeps a waiting list.
- Collects payment and maintains an accurate till.
- Cleans the front area, including vacuuming, cleaning door windows, emptying trash, cleaning menus, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
- Answers guest questions and assists with managing complaints and resolving issues guests may have.
- Participates in workplace safety training sessions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-provided: motel-style rooms and double-occupancy dormitory rooms, so you share with one other person. Blankets, pillows, towels and linens are provided, laundry is free and all TRMF buildings have WiFi. The housing sits on campus around the Life Skills Center, with a fitness center, dining center and lounges; there are no kitchens, but microwaves are available.
Why choose Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation
About the Employer
The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is a beloved non-profit organization that keeps the spirit of America’s 26th President alive. Each year they welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to Medora for the famous Medora Musical, the Pitchfork Steak Fondue, historic sites, restaurants, and hotels. Working here means being part of a team that creates unforgettable memories for guests from all across the United States.
Location: Medora, North Dakota
Why Medora, North Dakota?
Medora is one of the most unique Work & Travel destinations in the USA – a historic frontier town with a population of just over 100 residents that welcomes more than 300,000 visitors every season. Here you will find:
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park right next door – hiking trails, wild bison, prairie dogs and wild horses
- Spectacular Badlands sunsets that you will never forget
- The Medora Musical – an open-air Broadway-style show under the stars
- A safe, welcoming small-town atmosphere where everyone knows your name
- A large international student community – the perfect place to make friends from all over the world
About North Dakota
North Dakota offers wide prairies, badlands and a genuine slice of small-town America. Students work in resorts, hotels and attractions in a quiet, friendly and affordable summer setting.
Ready for the Adventure?
Positions in Medora fill up fast every season. If you want a summer full of new friends, breathtaking nature and true American culture, apply now for the Host/Cashier position with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and make this the best summer of your life!
