Host / Hostess - On Mountain Dining - Winter 26-27
About The Position
The Host welcomes guests as they arrive at the restaurant, seats them, and presents clean menus in a friendly, professional, and timely manner. This is a tipped position with an hourly rate of $21.42, plus tips. The position reports to the Restaurant Manager and is classified as full-time seasonal for the Winter 2026–27 season. The Host greets and accommodates guests, communicates wait times, and manages seating allocation among servers. The role also supports restaurant service by clearing and resetting tables, maintaining the bar area, completing side work and cleaning, answering calls, and assisting as a server, food runner, or busser when needed. Additional duties may include snow removal and moving deck furniture, depending on the restaurant. The work may involve extended periods standing and moving, wet, hot, humid, slippery, or uneven conditions, and frequently lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. Certain locations require employees to ski or snowboard. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays may be needed.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be able to communicate and follow oral or written directions in English.
- Proficient knowledge of guest-service principles and best practices.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and food allergies.
- Knowledge of reservation systems and seating management.
- Knowledge of menu offerings, specials, and promotions.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle guest inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally.
- Understanding of basic restaurant operations and table-turnover strategies.
- Ability to work effectively with servers, bartenders, and managers.
- Basic math skills for managing waitlists and seating arrangements.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and attention to detail.
- Ability to stand for long periods and move quickly when needed.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, and remain on one's feet for extended periods.
- Ability to work for extended periods in wet, hot, and humid conditions and walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, individually or with assistance.
- Ability to ski or snowboard at certain locations.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation preferred.
- TIPS Certification preferred.
- Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office or POS systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests promptly upon arrival.
- Communicate wait times and ensure guests feel accommodated and listened to.
- Manage the seating chart and allocate tables fairly among servers.
- Help clear and reset tables as needed.
- Keep bar-area tables clean and ensure condiments are stocked, clean, and refilled.
- Complete restaurant side work to prepare for service.
- Answer phone calls, communicate wait times, handle reservations and payments, and answer basic resort questions.
- Participate in daily restaurant cleaning, including checking bathrooms and mopping, sweeping, or vacuuming.
- Assist as a restaurant server, food runner, or busser when needed.
- Perform snow removal and move deck furniture as required by the restaurant.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Paid Leave Programs
- Employee Ski Pass
- Other company perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
