Showboat - Food Server (Part-Time Seasonal, 2026)

Silver Dollar City Company • Branson, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Experienced servers seeking a new opportunity are invited to join the Showboat Server Team in Branson, Missouri. Be a part of America’s Most Entertaining Lake Adventure by delivering three-course meals while our paddle wheeler navigates Table Rock Lake. With a daily schedule of up to three cruises a day that accommodates up to 700 passengers each, this role offers ample opportunities to demonstrate exceptional guest service. This position starts now and ends 12/31/2026. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working on a moving vessel away from land.
• Able to communicate efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of serving experience in a premium casual dining or fine dining restaurant is required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with guests in a manner that demonstrates a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to make their experience one worth repeating.
• Answers questions and makes suggestions regarding food and service; Listens to and responds appropriately to any guest request; Completes all opening/closing duties each cruise.
• Serves salads, main course, and desserts, serves & refills drinks, and performs other services as determined by need which could include but are not limited to cleaning, performing the duties of a server assistant, helping plate food, or doing a task asked of by leadership.
• Carries a serving tray weighing up to 50 pounds above shoulder level; ascends and descends stairs while balancing the tray.
• Clears and resets tables at the conclusion of each cruise.
• Participates in rotation of serving areas as assigned by Leadership; must be flexible to work in any designated dining area.
• The Showboat Branson Belle cruises up to three times per day; servers may be required to work multiple cruises each day.
• Performs in a safety-critical evacuation role in the case of an emergency; responsible for directing guests and ensuring they follow all safety precautions and instructions.
• Ensure proper handling of customer credit card information in compliance with Property Procedures and Purchasing Card Industry (PCI) standards.

Benefits

• Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).
• Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for co-pay, whether insured or not.
• 100% free tuition starting day one of employment.

What This Job Offers

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