Cafe Team Member

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area • Dillon, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area 60 miles west of Denver that offers big-mountain challenges and life-changing experiences for our employees and guests alike. Whether you’re here for a season or a lifetime, A-Basin is a place where dedicated and hard-working employees have a chance to shine! We are not your typical big-box resort, and that’s what makes the vibe here so awesome – we know you by name. The number-one reason our employees continue to work here is their incredible coworkers. Apply now to be part of The Legend!

Ready to work where the powder’s deep, the vibes are high, and the coffee’s always hot? Join the legendary crew at Arapahoe Basin as a Café Team Member and help fuel epic ski days with great food, friendly service, and a whole lot of mountain magic. As a Café Team Member, you’re the smiling face behind our cozy café counters. You’ll serve up tasty eats, keep things clean and welcoming, and make sure every guest leaves with a full belly and a big grin. Employee housing is available for this role. This position has an estimated start in December 2026.

Requirements

• Previous Food & Beverage experience - required
• Ability to multitask and manage time well
• Must be available weekends and holidays
• Must adhere to A-Basin’s appearance and grooming standards for F&B staff
• Must provide own non-slip shoes
• This position requires successful completion of a background check
• Ability to withstand high-altitude conditions at all times
• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate stairs throughout an 8+ hour shift
• Ability to use full range of body motion: bend, twist, kneel, squat, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
• 2 months of previous guest service experience
• 2 months of previous cash-handling experience
• 3 months of previous guest service experience
• 3 months of previous cash-handling experience
• TIPS certification

Nice To Haves

• Previous cash handling experience - preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist all guests in a timely and efficient manner with F&B purchases via the POS system and cash-handling skills
• Help create a welcoming and fun environment for our Guests and Employees in a Café setting.
• Maintain clean guest areas including cafés, dining rooms, and restrooms
• Remove dirty dishes from dish/ trash stations to the dish pit and stocking clean utensils and cups for guest use
• Set-up and tear down of cafes for Breakfast and/ or lunch service
• working as a team to complete daily and weekly cleaning checklist with other Café staff
• Learn and share information about A-Basin to guide our guests to the best experience while they are in our dining establishments
• Follow all department sustainability guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist in training Stage I Cafe Team Members on various tasks, such as operating the POS system
• Lead other Café Team Members by setting a strong example of how work should be completed
• May be required to work dinners at BML and at the 6th Alley
• Be trained to perform the closing duties of the café such as cash drops
• Use supervisor access in POS system to issue refunds, process comps, and help troubleshoot errors
• Help train stage I and stage II Café Team Members
• Cross-training in other F&B locations

Benefits

• Free season pass to Arapahoe Basin and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Discounted Ikon Pass for all eligible employees
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Ski Area discounts for Rentals, Retail, Silverthorne Rec. Center, and our food and beverage outlets
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more
• Financial assistance and mental health resources through TELUS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed