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Summer Host, Part-Time. Crow's Bench

Schweitzer Mountain
parental leave, paid time off, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Newport
May 21, 2025
Seasonal (Seasonal) Thanks for your interest in Schweitzer! We're a community of passionate ski industry pros who work hard and play even harder at Schweitzer. Our team is consistently recognized as some of the friendliest in the biz, and we've worked diligently to craft a culture of inclusivity, respect, and fun! With our master plan as our guide to the future, we're collectively channeling to grow thoughtfully, charting a course of enhancing mountain accessibility and village vibrancy. We look forward to learning more about you and how you can be a part of the Schweitzer difference! PERKS & BENEFITS: Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees Additional free skiing + riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents Discounted skiing + riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts Employee housing available in Sandpoint area Onsite employee childcare available (limited space) Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, food, lodging, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for all eligible employees 401k plan with generous employer match Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees Discounts available for equipment rentals (based on availability), retail, food, lodging, and more Pro-deal pricing on equipment from top outdoor brands Bereavement pay Employee transportation available Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further education SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE/DEPARTMENT: Host or Hostess / Crows Bench POSITION TYPE: Seasonal - Part time STARTING PAY:$13 SUPERVISORY: NO SUPERVISED BY: Crow's Bench FOH Manager/Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY: Begin the experience of the Crows Bench for each guest with an incredible first impression. Greet and seat each party, politely answer the phone and take reservations and control overall flow of service. Previous experience required and must have reliable transportation and flexible schedule. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Professionally and calmly maintain steady, even flow of seating. Make detailed guest reservations at the Crow's Bench in accordance with guidelines. Responsible to greet all guests and respond appropriately to requests and special needs. Give guests approximate wait times and offer a seat at the bar when available. Seat guests with consideration of reservations, guest preference, servers' workload, restaurant capacity and ability. Hand out menus to guest and bring highchairs for young guests. Quickly and accurately 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. Respond to guest comments and complaints and assure them you are personally going to see they get a response if necessary, then follow up with supervisor or manager. May help with bus person responsibilities on occasion and is expected to provide "staff presence" in the dining room. Must be punctual. Must have clean appearance according to Crow's Bench dress code. 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 is required. LICENSE NEEDED: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Combined standing and walking position for up to 8 hours per shift. Will get breaks as available. Required to lift up to 25lbs 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 95% inside. All sensory skills needed. MACHINES/TOOLS OPERATED: POS, telephone, dishwasher JUDGMENT/MENTAL COMPLEXITY: Moderate to high 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.