Dining Room Attendant
Your Summer Adventure Starts in East Glacier Park, Montana
Imagine waking up to snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows and crystal-clear glacial lakes right outside your window. Glacier Park by Pursuit – Glacier Park Lodge is looking for energetic university students to join its dining team as a Dining Room Attendant for the Summer to Fall season. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to live inside one of America’s most breathtaking landscapes while building international work experience.
About the Employer
Glacier Park Lodge is a legendary historic hotel built in 1913, famous for its enormous Douglas fir columns and warm western hospitality. Operated by Pursuit, a global leader in unforgettable travel experiences, the lodge welcomes guests from all over the world who come to explore Glacier National Park. Working here means joining a young, international team that knows how to work hard and play even harder.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greeting and seating guests with a friendly, welcoming attitude
- Setting, clearing and resetting tables quickly and neatly
- Supporting servers with drink refills, bread service and special requests
- Polishing glassware, silverware and organising service stations
- Keeping the dining room clean, tidy and ready for the next guests
- Helping the team during busy breakfast and dinner rushes
Pay & Working Conditions
- Hourly rate: $10.55
- Tips: Yes – boost your earnings with shared gratuities
- Hours: approximately 35 hours per week, with the possibility of extra shifts
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Industry: Hospitality
Why East Glacier Park?
East Glacier Park is the eastern gateway to Glacier National Park – over 1 million acres of mountains, waterfalls, wildflowers and wildlife including grizzly bears, moose and mountain goats. On your days off you can hike the Two Medicine trails, drive the world-famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, kayak on turquoise lakes or simply watch some of the darkest, most star-filled night skies in the USA. It’s Montana’s real Wild West: small-town charm, huge horizons and endless outdoor adventure.
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on the Work & Travel USA programme
- Conversational English and confidence speaking with guests
- A positive, team-first attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to stand, walk and carry trays throughout your shift
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Genuine love for nature and living in a remote mountain location
Perks of the Job
- Employee housing available in a stunning national park setting
- Discounted or provided staff meals
- Tips on top of your hourly wage
- Employee discounts on Pursuit attractions and tours
- Staff hikes, activities and an international social scene
- Real US hospitality experience for your CV
Ready to trade your ordinary summer for mountains, glaciers and new friends from around the world? Apply now for the Dining Room Attendant position at Glacier Park Lodge and make this the summer you’ll never stop talking about.
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.
