Sky House Host

Seasonal

Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future. 

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

• Employee housing

• Discounted onsite childcare

• Accrued paid sick leave

• 401(k) match

• Great discounts and access to pro deals

• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

POSITION TYPE:                  Seasonal – Part Time Position

WAGE RANGE:                     $14 hourly plus tips

SUPERVISORY: NO             SUPERVISED BY: Sky House FOH Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: WORK ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN! To provide the highest quality of service to guests in accordance with company policies and objectives, to strive toward guest satisfaction, positive employee relations, and profitability by performing the following duties. The host is the first and last contact the guest has with our lodge; therefore, how you represent the Sky House goes a long was in determining whether the guest will become a regular. Host/busser’s are required to possess professionalism, a friendly and welcoming demeanor, and an efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Professionally and calmly maintain steady, even flow of seating. Responsible to greet all guests and respond appropriately to requests and special needs. Give guests approximate wait they may experience and offer them a beverage. Seat guests with consideration guest preference, servers’ workload, and seating capacity. Hand out menus to guest and bring booster seats or highchair for young guests. Quickly inform servers of where guests have been seated and relay any special requests. Thank guests for dining upon leaving and invite them to return. Perform other tasks to assist in the smooth operation of the restaurant to assure guest satisfaction. Will clean and reset tables. Help servers with side work. Serve guests water and refill soda. Must be available weekends. The typical shift is 11am-5pm.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Combined standing and walking position for up to 8 hours per shift. Will get breaks as available. Required to lift up to 50lbs occasionally. Will bend, squat, kneel, climb, twist, and reach above shoulder level on a frequent basis; will use hands for grasping and fine manipulation. Worksite is inside and outside. All sensory skills needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have extensive knowledge of Schweitzer Mountain Resort facilities and activities. Responsibilities are listed as guidelines and are not limited to these items.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:      

SKILLS:                      Exceptional customer service skills

EDUCATION:            English reading, writing and communication, basic math

EXPERIENCE:           4-6 months of job-specific work experience preferred

LICENSE NEEDED:  None

                                               

MACHINES/TOOLS OPERATED: Coffee grinder, coffee brewer, elevator, hot chocolate machine, vacuum.

JUDGMENT/MENTAL COMPLEXITY: Moderate to high

BENEFITS:  Group 3: see Employee Handbook

REVIEW SCHEDULE: This position and the person filling it will be evaluated once a season.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, Schweitzer reserves the right to modify, add, remove, or assign other duties as necessary.