Guest Services, Food & Hospitality Jobs

Is resort, hospitality, food and/or guest services your passion? Find your dream job for a summer, a season or year-round at a resort, retreat center, inn, learning center, lodge, hotel, conference center, ski resort or at a State or National Park.

Hot summer jobs are available in food and beverage (from wait staff, bussers and bartenders to bakers, cooks and chefs), guest services, front desk and office management, accounting and administration, retail, childcare, housekeeping, counselors, lifeguards, program coordination, maintenance, reservation agents and tour drivers. And the winter months bring ski and snowboard school instructors, lift and mountain operations positions, dispatch & ski patrol, driving a snowcat and hospitality jobs galore. Uncover your perfect guest services, food and hospitality job!

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If an exciting hospitality job and beautiful mountain setting is beckoning you, Stanford Sierra Conference Center is a place where you'll have the opportunity to work and play hard, make new friends and help guests enjoy their stay.

Tucked between Desolation Wilderness and Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe, California, Stanford Sierra Conference Center provides all-inclusive lodging and meeting facilities for conferences, business retreats and social events. Every spring and fall, a tight-knit community of seasonal hospitality staff members is formed who take pride in a job well done. Most first-year seasonal staff will spend their time working in housekeeping, the dining room, and/or exclusively in the kitchen; however, specialized and management positions are also available.

Beyond the rewards of working and playing in a beautiful mountain setting, you'll earn a $16.50+/hour wage, live in onsite rustic cabins, indulge in delicious and healthy meals, and have full use of the recreational facilities. Self-motivated, hardworking, and reliable people who have an excellent sense of professionalism, a warm personality, and a high level of maturity will thrive at Stanford Sierra. The spring conference season runs from mid-April to mid-June (there are also some specialty jobs for the spring and three-season positions which run from spring through fall); the fall term runs from early September through mid-November; and opportunities for extended employment and increased responsibility may also become available during your work term. Learn more at StanfordSierra.com.

• The enthusiastic team at Stanford Sierra Conference Center come from all walks of life—college students, professionals between jobs, experienced workers in the service industry, travelers and people taking time off.

From the shores of Lake Champlain to the Green Mountains, Vermont State Parks offer world-class recreational opportunities in 55+ developed state parks throughout the state. Each park has its own personality, and most have beaches and day use areas, campgrounds, and pavilions are surrounded by nature and mountain views. Work in the beautiful Vermont outdoors with some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet!

Now hiring seasonal staff members:
• Residential Park Managers & Assistants oversee park operations while ensuring exceptional customer service and memorable guest experiences.
• Park Interpreters develop, schedule, and deliver natural and cultural history programs, hikes, and recreation activities.
• Workcampers perform park attendant duties, such as day use fee collection and campground reservations (full hook-up campsite provided; you bring the trailer or RV).
• Park Attendants work with a team or independently on general maintenance and grounds keeping and/or park office duties such as day use fee collection and campground reservations.
• Additional seasonal positions include Ferry Boat Deckhands and Captains, Lifeguards, Trail Crew (Member, Leader or Coordinator), Lodge Innkeeper & Cooks, and Maintenance staff.

Positions run from early May to mid-October for 10-25 weeks with varied start/end dates and part/full-time options. Pay ranges from $17.40-$23.76/hour plus a staff discount on parks merchandise and pro deal purchases. Limited temporary free housing or camping is available. On days off, enjoy free camping or day use entry into any Vermont State Park, a free fishing license, free boat rentals, and free or discounted entry into many of Vermont’s attractions with your ID card! If you have a passion for working outside, excellent work ethic, customer service and/or management skills, and a great attitude, begin the application process.

#WorkOutsidetheBox! Join Vermont State Parks and its dedicated team and enjoy beautiful scenery, relaxed and friendly people, and progressive attitudes.

• Are you ready to make a difference and begin your parks career? Have fun this summer while working outside in some of Vermont’s most beautiful locations, providing residents and visitors with meaningful experiences that can last a lifetime. Couples, college students, recent grads, and retired folks are encouraged to apply!

Located in Cooper Landing at the headwaters of the world-famous Kenai River, Drifters Lodge specializes in all-inclusive, family-style fishing packages, scenic rafting, and other guided outdoor adventures. Now seeking individuals to join an incredible crew who contribute their work ethic, excitement, and joy to an unforgettable lodge experience.

• Front Office Lodge Staff are front and center of lodge activity! Responsibilities include answering the phone and making reservations, checking in guests, assisting with daily shuttles and raft pickups, and providing exceptional customer service.
• Client Transportation Lodge Staff rotate between office shifts, driving, and lodge chores such as packaging fish, starting the campfire, assembling client lunches, and running errands. No two days are alike!
• The Guest Services Manager will transition from a seasonal front office to a manager role that specializes in creating and executing a daily operations plan for guests on property.
• A Media Intern will document fishing trips and client experiences as well as provide coverage in other departments as needed.
• A Housekeeper performs cleaning duties in all guest areas, responds in a timely way to special requests, and provides friendly and engaging service.

Positions run from May 15th to August 31st (some continue through the end of September), with a 6 days/week work schedule. Compensation starts at $700-$800/week plus room and board for a modest monthly fee (includes WiFi access, fully stocked pantry for DIY breakfast/lunch and a chef prepared dinner six nights/week). Employees also have access to a shared vehicle for adventures on their day off and plenty of industry/gear discounts. If you have a stand-out work ethic, personable and upbeat attitude, passion for outdoor recreation, are flexible and adaptable, and a least 21 with a clean driving record, email a brief cover letter with 3 work references and resume to Ali Mand. International candidates are not considered at this time.

+ At Drifters Lodge, you will find your Alaska family!
+ You'll be joining a supportive team made up of amazing people.
+ Successful employees have the opportunity for advancement and your hard work will be rewarded.
+ There are endless chances for networking in the Kenai Peninsula outdoor industry and with guests (who come from all over the world).

Work and play in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, live your passion, and kick-start your career in the ski resort industry at Copper Mountain!

Seeking passionate individuals who are excited to work and live at Copper—now hiring for the winter ski season! Located 90 miles west of Denver, Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination with vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas that provide lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain spanning 2,527 acres offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience.

Whether you're wanting to spend a winter season working in the mountains or hoping to start a career in the ski resort industry, Copper Mountain has something to offer for all job seekers. From entry level to management level jobs, multiple position openings in various departments include Guest & Hospitality Services, Rental & Retail, Lodging, Food & Beverage, Base Operations, Ski & Ride School, Lift Operations, Transportation, and more! Summer options include inside/outside staff, and positions at the golf course and Woodward Copper's summer camps. Positions are available year-round, the winter season (November to mid-April), and summer (June to September), with flex start/end dates. Great perks include slope-side employee housing, FREE skiing/riding at 16+ nearby mountain resorts and access to the Woodward Copper Action Sports Facility. Check out current job openings online and review the basic requirements along with the preferred experience and special skills.

• Blessed with a nearly perfect mountain (naturally divided into a variety of terrain features for expert, intermediate, and beginner skiers), Copper Mountain Resort is both a local's choice and a popular destination resort for people who love the mountains.

As a family business started in 1954, Sperry Chalet and Granite Park Chalet are the two hike-in-only lodges in Glacier National Park, Montana. The short summer season takes a lot of effort, but 60 years of experience make the work easier and the summer more fun.

Now seeking a summer hospitality crew of 8-9 individuals to serve as cooks, bakers, waitstaff, dishwashers, and housekeepers for a rustic yet refined guest experience. Contribute your positive attitude to the team operating this National Historic Landmark lodge. Go into the wilderness and perform the simple acts of caring for where you live. Make sure everyone is well fed and has clean cozy rooms to sleep in. That is the secret recipe for enabling adventures and making memories! Yes, it is an adventure, and you will tell stories about working at Sperry for the rest of your life.

Applicants must make a commitment from June 30th to September 14th, 2025 and be physically, mentally, and medically fit. Compensation includes $1,402.25/week (plus tips and bonus) along with free room and board. As counterintuitive as it may be for a remote location, enjoying people will be your greatest asset. Meeting new people, serving people, helping others through a place they may not understand, being on a team, working with others. To start the application process, read through the employee handbook (this is to help you understand what you are getting into with this unusual place of work before formally applying!), then fill out the online application. Applications are accepted year-round and it's best to apply by April 1st.

• The work is hard and the living conditions are unique. There will be no electricity, no cars, no TV, no mall, no Internet, no time down the mountain. Just rocks and snow and animals and insects and birds and mountain goats and sun and rain and wind and mountain air, great food, a spectacular backyard with plenty of hiking opportunities, a nice paycheck, and lots of memories at the end of it all.

As a small remote resort floating in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake Resort is a line of fifteen individual cabins built on log floats. It is the only facility on the lake and has no direct road access.

Seasonal positions include:
• Office Staff (2): Check in/out guests, answer phone/emails, attend to guest needs, schedule reservations, issue equipment rentals, manage gift shop sales, stock and inventory, and assist in all areas to help create a harmonious team atmosphere.
• Housekeepers (7): Clean cabins and resort buildings, launder linens and towels, replenish supplies, and tend to guest needs.
• Deckhands/Truck Drivers (6): Issue boat rentals, wash boats, maintain all rental equipments, keep docks clean, drive trucks for portage service, transport guests in/out, help with guest needs and any other resort duties.
• Boat Captains (2): Transport guests and gear to and from the resort as well as to hiking trails and campsites up the 22 miles of Ross Lake. Requires a valid U.S. Coast Guard OUPV (6-pack) license.

Compensation starts at $16.66/hour (with adjustments for experience plus tips), shared floating cabin living space (with bathroom, kitchen, paid utilities, and WiFi), 30% crew discount on purchases, paid training (as well as cross-training to create a strong teamwork atmosphere), complimentary use of equipment (motorboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards), and incredible hiking, camping, and fishing! The 2025 season runs from June 5th to October 31st (5-day work week with two days off). Most staff arrive mid-May to open up the resort and leave mid-November to close up operations. Applicants must be able to work and live closely with others from all walks of life, enjoy the challenges that a remote floating resort has, and have an appreciation of the great outdoors. If you are a fun, outgoing, energetic, and motivated individual, email a cover letter and resume to Candi Lee.

Perks of the job!
+ Floating home for 6 months at no cost
+ Remote rustic location in the backcountry
+ Motorboat or paddle every day after work
+ Camp on your weekends
+ Hiking galore
+ Luna, the resort cat

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