Rocky Mountain National Park - Xanterra Travel Collection

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Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 12th, 2024 to October 13th, 2024.

    Rocky Mountain

    $15.00/Hr.
    Seasonal

    Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food and Beverage team in Rocky Mountain National Park!

    Working at the historic Trail Ridge Store & Café located high in the Rocky Mountains on Trail Ridge Road – cresting at over 12,000 feet – is a once in a lifetime adventure! Xanterra operates a cafe, coffee bar, and retail store which are open seasonally from late May to mid-October. If you love nature, beautiful scenery, and have a passion for working in hospitality, Rocky Mountain National Park should be your destination.

    We’re hiring Food & Beverage Attendants to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

    Job Summary:
    Assist guests in a courteous and knowledgeable manner, answering questions regarding the park, prices, and merchandise. Operating POS units and restocking are essential. This is a fast-paced and busy store.

    The Details:

    Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal. There are NO full-time year-round positions available.
    Season Dates: Mid-May until mid-October
    Pay: $15.00
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    Why Rocky Mountain National Park?
    We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Rocky Mountain National Park, and proud stewards of the park.

    Life in Rocky Mountain:

    • Dormitory-style housing and on-site meals (cafeteria-style)
    • Free Wi-Fi, onsite updated laundry facility, and cable television
    • Employee housing is in the town of Estes Park with good cellphone service
    • Free Town of Estes Park shuttle
    • Small community of coworkers of all ages from all over the country and world

    Benefits:

    • Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan
    • Paid Sick and Safety Time (PSST)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Wellness Program
    • Learning and Development Program

    Perks:

    • Free Rocky Mountain National Park pass
    • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
    • Planned employee trips and activities
    • 15% Verizon service/products discount
    • $350 Referral Bonus Program
    • The adventure of a lifetime!

    Responsibilities

    • Perform all duties with respect to the Company’s Core Values, Mission Statement, and guest services standards.
    • Food Outlet Attendants provide excellent guest service which includes knowledge of and explanation of menu items, taking orders, suggestive up-selling techniques, and securing payment as required.
    • Perform all cashiering duties in our stand-alone café properly, ring up all sales before taking money, call out amount tendered in “dollars and cents”, place bills on register, and count back change.
    • Processing credit card sales accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
    • Ensuring products are attractively displayed.
    • Assist with loading and unloading of café food, and merchandise.
    • Stock merchandise and merchandisers as necessary, making sure all displays are kept stocked, neat, and clean.
    • Prepare menu items per standard recipes.
    • Duties will include dishwashing, dining room attendant, stocking condiments and utensils, cashiering, coffee bar attendant, etc.
    • Work coffee bar, hot foods, and food prep as directed by managers.
    • Maintain effective cooperation with Food & Beverage Manager, Leads, and other co-workers.
    • Maintaining thorough cleanliness and sanitation of work area and perform cleaning as necessary. This includes but is not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, polishing, and trash removal.
    • Emptying trash as needed throughout the day.
    • Assist in unloading merchandise, stock shelves, and ensure the dining room is well organized, stocked, sanitized, and clean.
    • Learning First In, First Out standards
      Responding to guest requests, maintaining positive interactions.
    • Comply with ServSafe protocol.
    • Able to work with minimum supervision, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Perform duties outside the job classification assigned by management along with any other responsibilities deemed necessary.
    • This is a non-tipped position.

    Qualifications

    • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
    • Command of the English language with excellent verbal communication.
    • Able to operate a cash register, handle cash accurately, open and close the store with or without assistance.
    • Knowledge of all menu items, specials, features, food, and beverages.
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of food & beverage procedures by completing the required training.
    • Able to function with flexibility and courteous behavior in a high traffic seasonal food service operation.

    Physical Requirements include:

    • Candidate must be able to work at an altitude of 12, 000 feet.
    • Ability to stand/walk for a minimum eight to ten hour shift.
    • Frequently lift and carry cartons weighing up to 50 lbs.
    • Must have the ability to walk up and down stairs several times a day.
    • Carry boxes/product up and down stairs several times a day.
    • Must be able to bend down or kneel to stock product frequently during a shift.
    • Must be able to climb ladders as requested.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Apply Now

    Rocky Mountain

    $15.00/Hr.
    Seasonal

    Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Retail team in Rocky Mountain National Park!

    Working at the historic Trail Ridge Store & Café located high in the Rocky Mountains on Trail Ridge Road – cresting at over 12,000 feet – is a once in a lifetime adventure! Xanterra operates a cafe, coffee bar, and retail store which are open seasonally from late May to mid-October. If you love nature, beautiful scenery, and have a passion for working in hospitality, Rocky Mountain National Park should be your destination.

    We’re hiring Retail Associates to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

    Job Summary:
    Assist guests in a courteous and knowledgeable manner, answering questions regarding the park, prices, and merchandise. Operating POS units and restocking are essential. This is a fast-paced and busy store.

    The Details:

    Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal. There are NO full-time year-round positions available.
    Season Dates: Mid-May until mid-October
    Pay: $15.00
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    Why Rocky Mountain National Park?
    We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Rocky Mountain National Park, and proud stewards of the park.

    Life in Rocky Mountain:

    • Dormitory-style housing and on-site meals (cafeteria-style)
    • Free Wi-Fi, onsite updated laundry facility, and cable television
    • Employee housing is in the town of Estes Park with good cellphone service
    • Free Town of Estes Park shuttle
    • Small community of coworkers of all ages from all over the country and world

    Benefits:

    • Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan
    • Paid Sick and Safety Time (PSST)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Wellness Program
    • Learning and Development Program

    Perks:

    • Free Rocky Mountain National Park pass
    • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
    • Planned employee trips and activities
    • 15% Verizon service/products discount
    • $350 Referral Bonus Program
    • The adventure of a lifetime!

    Responsibilities

    • Perform all duties with respect to the Company’s Core Values, Mission Statement, and guest service standards.
    • Retail Associates provide excellent guest service for all, greet and check out guests with a smile and operate POS units.
    • Perform all cashiering duties in our stand-alone retail shop properly; ring up all sales before taking money, call out amount tendered in “dollars and cents”, place bills on register, and count back change.
    • Processing credit card sales accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
    • Suggest add-on sales with every transaction performed.
    • Stock merchandise as necessary, making sure all displays are kept stocked, neat and clean within the guidelines of the Retail Visual Merchandise Manual.
    • Assist the retail manager, supervisors, and/or leads with inventory control, and merchandise display.
    • Maintain effective cooperation with Retail Manager and other co-workers.
    • Assist in loading and unloading merchandise, stock shelves, and ensure the selling floor is well organized and clean.
    • Assist in keeping the sales floor clean which includes but is not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and trash removal.
    • Alert manager to shrinkage, guest problems, and concerns.
    • Maintain a safe work area.
    • Responsible for accurate account of cash drawer and deposit.
    • Able to work with minimum supervision, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Perform duties outside the job classification assigned by management along with any other responsibilities deemed necessary.

    Qualifications

    • Cash handling experience preferred.
    • Able to operate a POS system, handle cash accurately, open and close the store with or without assistance.
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of retail procedures by completing the required training.
    • Able to function with flexibility and courteous behavior in a high traffic, seasonal retail operation.
    • Capable of working with people from all over the world.
    • Acquire and demonstrate a basic knowledge of product information.
    • Able to work with a minimal amount of supervision.
    • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality. Take breaks in appropriate area for limited time and use the time clock correctly.
    • Command of the English language with excellent verbal communication.

    Physical Requirements include:

    • Candidate must be able to work at an altitude of 12,000 feet.
    • Ability to stand/walk for a minimum eight to ten hour shift.
    • Frequently lift and carry cartons weighing up to 50 lbs.
    • Must have the ability to walk up and down stairs several times a day.
    • Carry boxes/product up and down stairs several times a day.
    • Must be able to bend down or kneel to stock product frequently during a shift.
    • Must be able to climb ladders as requested.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Apply Now

    Rocky Mountain

    $19.30/Hr.
    Seasonal

    Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Rocky Mountain National Park!

    Working at the historic Trail Ridge Store & Café located high in the Rocky Mountains on Trail Ridge Road – cresting at over 12,000 feet – is a once in a lifetime adventure! Xanterra operates a cafe, coffee bar, and retail store which are open seasonally from late May to mid-October. If you love nature, beautiful scenery, and have a passion for working in hospitality, Rocky Mountain National Park should be your destination.

    We’re hiring Employee Transportation Drivers to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

    Job Summary:
    Safely operate company supplied vans in all weather conditions. Drive employees from the Estes Park housing facility to the Trail Ridge Store & Café at 12,000 ft. on a daily basis.

    The Details:

    Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal. There are NO full-time year-round positions available.
    Season Dates: Mid-May until mid-October
    Pay: $19.30
    Schedule: Typical schedule is approximately 45 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    Why Rocky Mountain National Park?
    We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Rocky Mountain National Park, and proud stewards of the park.

    Life in Rocky Mountain:

    • Dormitory-style housing and on-site meals (cafeteria-style)
    • Free Wi-Fi, onsite updated laundry facility, and cable television
    • Employee housing is in the town of Estes Park with good cellphone service
    • Free Town of Estes Park shuttle
    • Small community of coworkers of all ages from all over the country and world

    Benefits:

    • Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan
    • Paid Sick and Safety Time (PSST)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Wellness Program
    • Learning and Development Program

    Perks:

    • Free Rocky Mountain National Park pass
    • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
    • Planned employee trips and activities
    • 15% Verizon service/products discount
    • $350 Referral Bonus Program
    • The adventure of a lifetime!

    Responsibilities

    • Perform all duties with respect to the Company’s Core Values, Mission Statement, and guest services standards.
    • Provide safe operation of company vehicles, transportation for employees in all weather conditions, 22 miles each way. Side road guards are not provided on Trail Ridge Road.
    • Will make drive several times in a day.
    • Maintain a neat and orderly vehicle, providing general housekeeping of vans as needed.
    • Alerting management when suspected issues of vehicles arise.
    • Coordinate van maintenance and complete required vehicle inspection reports.
    • Adhere to all company policies, National Park Service, and Department of Transportation regulations.
    • Provide general maintenance skills necessary for repair and maintenance of facilities may be requested.
    • Stocking, unpacking merchandise, and cleaning the store will be assigned.
    • May be requested to help in the Café as needed.
    • Clean employee bathroom daily.
    • Develop and maintain positive communication and teamwork with all co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
    • Able to work with minimal supervision, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Perform duties outside the job classification assigned by management along with any other responsibilities deemed necessary.
    • A background check, driver’s license check, and drug test will be required.

    Qualifications

    • Must be 21 years of age.
    • Must have a valid non-CDL driver’s license and clean driving record.
    • Candidate must be able to work at 12,000 feet.
    • Able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining excellent attendance and punctuality.
    • Able to drive safely in all types of weather conditions.
    • Able to organize and prioritize your daily routine.
    • Able to communicate in a positive and concise manner.
    • Able to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
    • Able to communicate with managers.

    Physical Requirements include:

    • Able to stand/walk for a minimum of eight to ten hour shifts.
    • Able to sit for long periods of time, approximately eight hours.
    • Must be able to lift and carry a maximum of 50 pounds.
    • Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Apply Now

    Rocky Mountain

    $19.30/Hr.
    Cook Intermediate Employee Dining Room (EDR)- Seasonal

    Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food and Beverage team in Rocky Mountain National Park!

    Working at the historic Trail Ridge Store & Café located high in the Rocky Mountains on Trail Ridge Road – cresting at over 12,000 feet – is a once in a lifetime adventure! Xanterra operates a cafe, coffee bar, and retail store which are open seasonally from late May to mid-October. If you love nature, beautiful scenery, and have a passion for working in hospitality, Rocky Mountain National Park should be your destination.

    We’re hiring Food & Beverage - Cook Intermediate Employee Dining Room (EDR) to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

    Job Summary:

    Working in the kitchen to create a quality product in a timely manner for all guests, employees, at Rocky Mountain National Park. This position will be performing all duties and responsibilities associated with a small employee dining room: prep, cooking, stocking, cleaning, dishes, etc. Preparing dishes required for the café at the Trail Ridge Store & Café, will also be required.

    The Details:

    Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal. There are NO full-time year-round positions available.
    Season Dates: Mid-May until mid-October
    Pay: $19.30
    Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

    Why Rocky Mountain National Park?
    We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Rocky Mountain National Park, and proud stewards of the park.

    Life in Rocky Mountain:

    • Dormitory-style housing and on-site meals (cafeteria-style)
    • Free Wi-Fi, onsite updated laundry facility, and cable television
    • Employee housing is in the town of Estes Park with good cellphone service
    • Free Town of Estes Park shuttle
    • Small community of coworkers of all ages from all over the country and world

    Benefits:

    • Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan
    • Paid Sick and Safety Time (PSST)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Wellness Program
    • Learning and Development Program

    Perks:

    • Free Rocky Mountain National Park pass
    • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
    • Planned employee trips and activities
    • 15% Verizon service/products discount
    • $350 Referral Bonus Program
    • The adventure of a lifetime!

    Responsibilities

    • Perform all duties with respect to the Company’s Core Values, Mission Statement, and guest services standards.
    • Responsible for prep, set-up, service, clean up, and restocking of cook lines and appropriate prep areas.
    • Preparing employee meals in a timely manner, maintaining all sanitation requirements. Cleaning, and restocking the kitchen and employee dining room.
    • Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen area, working on a schedule to deep clean all equipment on a rotation basis throughout the season.
    • Menu planning will be a possibility.
    • Read and follow any given recipe with consistency and accuracy each time.
    • Perform all duties in an efficient and productive manner with little supervision.
    • The EDR staff is responsible for all food prep, cooking, cleaning, dishwashing, etc.
    • Monitoring FIFO (First In-First Out) making sure each area is properly labeled.
    • Adhere to and understand ServSafe standards and practices.
    • Adhere to all sanitation requirements including product rotation, temperature maintenance and record keeping, storage procedures, cooking requirements, and handling techniques.
    • Ability to complete orders, by the plate or pan properly, according to approved menu specs, and in a timely manner.
    • Ability to work from prep and par lists and follow standardized recipes. Commit food specifications to memory.
    • Ability to absorb large amounts of information in a short period of time.
    • Thoroughly complete all assigned food preparation and side work duties in a timely manner.
    • Responsible for prep set-up, service, clean up, and restocking of line and prep areas.
    • Accepting deliveries from vendors, communicating any discrepancies or substitutions to the warehouse supervisor, EDR supervisor, or general manager.
    • Accurately sort and store all inventory.
    • Maintain accurate logs and records to track and account for all merchandise as it is received.
    • Inspect all merchandise as it is received to ensure all is in good and usable condition, proper quantity count.
    • Maintain temperature logs on a daily / hourly basis; regularly take temperatures of food items to ensure they are not in the Temperature Danger Zone.
    • Complete any designated prep list in an efficient and timely manner.
    • Develop and maintain positive communication and teamwork with all co-workers and supervisors.
    • Conduct should be professional, with the awareness that all actions and communications are within the guest’s view. Ensure a congenial atmosphere for all.
    • Maintain appearance and uniform standards.
    • Work quickly, efficiently, and safely with all kitchen equipment.
    • Able to work with minimum supervision, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Perform duties outside the job classification assigned by management along with any other responsibilities deemed necessary.

    Qualifications

    • Previous line or batch cooking experience.
    • ServSafe certification a plus.
    • Knowledge of HACCP
    • Must understand FIFO (First In-First Out) procedures.
    • Working knowledge of all equipment used within the food and beverage operation.
    • Knowledge of basic sanitation and kitchen equipment skills.
    • Comprehending and extending/converting recipes.
    • Be able to perform all daily cleaning assignments as scheduled by supervisor.
    • Ability to follow directions.

    Physical Requirements include:

    • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately eight hours.
    • Ability to work in a hot environment for long periods of time, approximately eight hours.
    • Able to work independently.
    • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
    • Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Apply Now

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