Seasonal Host/Busser

Seasonal Host/Busser – JR5657

Location: Mt Carmel, Utah.

Zion Mountain Ranch is an elevated sanctuary just 3 miles from the East Entrance of Zion National Park, set on a roaming bison preserve. Guests can choose from thoughtfully crafted cabins and bespoke lodges and enjoy on‑site experiences including guided horseback riding, bison feedings, and Cordwood, a field‑to‑fork restaurant featuring ingredients from the ranch’s organic gardens.

Dedicated to land preservation and meaningful, nature‑based travel, Zion Mountain Ranch blends purposeful hospitality with a deep respect for the land and the spirit of the American West. Team members play a vital role in creating experiences that strengthen guests’ connection to this landscape and its enduring story.

Job Summary:

The Host/Busser is responsible for providing excellent customer service by welcoming guests, efficiently managing table seating, and ensuring cleanliness of dining areas. This dual-role position plays a vital part of the guest dining experience, maintaining an organized front of house, assisting with bussing tables, and ensuring smooth transitions between guests. The Host/Busser works closely with the serving and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service.  (Seasonal working dates: March 15th- November 1st)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Host Responsibilities:
Greet guests in a warm and friendly manner upon arrival.
Manage the seating of guests, maintaining an organized flow of seating to minimize wait times and ensure optimal guest experience.
Answer guest questions about the restaurant, menu, and providing accurate and helpful information.
Maintain accurate waitlists during peak hours and notify guests promptly when their table is ready.
Coordinate with serving staff to balance table sections and ensure smooth seating transitions.
Assist with handling guest inquiries or complaints and resolve them with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Busser Responsibilities:
Clear and clean tables efficiently after guests finish their meals, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for the next group.
Reset tables promptly with appropriate table settings (menus, utensils, etc.).
Assist in refilling drinks and attending to guest needs as required, supporting servers to deliver excellent service.
Keep the dining areas, restrooms, and surrounding areas clean and organized throughout the shift.
Ensure all trash and recycling bins are emptied regularly.
Assist servers with running food orders when necessary during busy service times.
Maintain cleanliness standards as per Utah Food Handlers Certification and ServSafe requirements, including proper sanitation and safety protocols.

Other Duties as Assigned:
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this role, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

Work Location:
Due to the in-person nature of the hospitality business, this position is on-site. RV space with hook ups are available at no cost for employees, limited employee housing at no cost is available on-site and commuting from the local vicinity is also acceptable.
Due to the nature of our business, Zion Mountain Ranch is open every day. You must be prepared to work a schedule which may include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Ability to get along well with people, be honest, punctual and reliable.
Ability to remain calm and friendly.
Ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment preferred but not required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude and teamwork.
Must be able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to follow directions, manage time effectively, and take initiative when necessary.
Must have or be willing to obtain Utah Food Handler’s Certification upon hire.

Other Responsibilities and Requirements:
Work with a “safety-first” attitude.
Minimize your impact on the environment when at work and living onsite.
Treat our customers, co-workers, leadership teams, all internal guests with respect and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.
All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available in the Employee Handbook).

What’s in it for you?

Proposed hiring rate of $15.00/hour, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
Onsite employee housing at no cost when available.
Discounts on food, retail, and gear
Complimentary access to most POWDR-owned resorts
Generous benefit package for full-time year round employees
Career development and growth opportunities available here and at our facilities across POWDR
POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Snowbird in Utah.  Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service.

Zion Mountain Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tagged as: Pay/Wages, Single / Solo, SPRING '26, SUMMER '26