Element Bozeman

Work, Earn and Explore Big Sky Country

Imagine finishing your shift and driving 90 minutes to Yellowstone National Park. That’s everyday life when you join Element Bozeman as a Dishwasher this summer through fall. With a solid $18 per hour and 35 guaranteed hours per week, this Work & Travel USA position in Bozeman, Montana is one of the best-paid entry-level hospitality roles in the American West.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the heart of the kitchen operation, you’ll keep everything running smoothly and hygienically. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Operating commercial dishwashing machines and hand-washing pots, pans and kitchen tools
• Sorting, rinsing, drying and organising dishes, glassware, cutlery and cooking equipment
• Keeping the dish area, floors and work surfaces clean and sanitised to US health standards
• Restocking clean dishware for the kitchen and breakfast service teams
• Taking out trash, breaking down cardboard and managing recycling
• Supporting chefs and kitchen staff with light prep tasks during busy periods

Why Bozeman, Montana?

Bozeman is a vibrant university town (home to Montana State University) with a young, outdoorsy energy that international students love. You’ll be living in the Gallatin Valley, surrounded by mountain ranges in every direction.

• Yellowstone National Park – geysers, bison and wolves just a short drive away
• Big Sky Resort – world-class hiking, mountain biking and scenic gondola rides
• Hyalite Canyon – swimming, kayaking and waterfall hikes after work
• A walkable historic Main Street packed with cafés, breweries, live music and student-friendly prices
• Fly fishing, whitewater rafting, rodeos and unforgettable Montana sunsets

Benefits of This Position

• $18/hour – excellent pay rate for a first US job
• 35 hours per week, with potential for overtime during peak season
• Long summer-to-fall season – more weeks means more savings and more travel money
• No customer-facing English pressure – perfect if you’re still building confidence in speaking
• Work inside a professional international hospitality brand and add real US experience to your CV
• Friendly team environment with staff from around the world
• Time off to explore national parks and travel the USA after your program ends

What We’re Looking For

• University student aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Basic conversational English (enough to understand instructions and teamwork)
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work as part of a fast-moving kitchen team
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 15–20 kg
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and attention to cleanliness
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays
• Previous experience is not required – full training is provided

Ready to Apply?

Positions in Montana fill up fast because of the location and the pay. If you want a summer of mountain adventures, solid earnings and genuine American work experience, apply now for the Dishwasher role at Element Bozeman and start your Work & Travel USA story in Big Sky Country.