Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from March 1st, 2024 to October 31st, 2024.
- Bring a positive passion for hospitality and service to guests
- Lead and inspire others on the team to feel joy in our services
- Make lasting relationships with guests and staff while inspiring the love of Zion
- Be a part of the East Zion Adventures team bringing new ideas for our property
- Exemplify our core values: humble, hungry, smart, loyal, passionate, and safe
- Exercising the “Three E’s” - Entertaining, Educational, & Emotional
- Delivering 5 star customer service at all times around guests
- Maintaining all safety protocols for the guiding of activities
- Assisting with barn activities including climbing wall, virtual reality, and bungee trampoline
- Provide insightful information to help better the guests experience at our property and in the Zion area, particularly through an extensive knowledge of Zion National Park hikes and recreational areas
- Assist guests in booking activities, utilize reservations systems
- Answer phones to provide help to guests with questions
- Ensure a high level of organization and cleanliness in your direct areas of work
- Maintain equipment and vehicles under the jurisdiction of EZA
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
- Shuttle guests to several trailheads
- Defensive driving skills
- Guiding guests through off-road Jeep tours provided by East Zion Adventures
- Guiding- follow behind side by side tours. You will be responsible for teaching guests how to drive side by side and taking them on a tour where they follow you on a specific route.
- Guiding Angels Landing hikes, sunset hikes, and abandoned mine tour hikes.
- Guiding Paintball games and stargazing tours.
- Setting up Stargazing tour by prepping water, blankets, the drink counter, the vehicle, stargazing equipment, and yourself to ensure the best possible experience for guests and yourself
- Safely hiking or shuttling guests to the stargazing pad
- Sharing stories, facts, and experiences about the astronomy or astronomical mythology that coincide with the Three E’s
- Caring for and maintaining stargazing equipment such as the telescope to ensure it’s future use
- Must complete required training to guide solo
- Must be over 21 years old to drive resort vehicles with an active driver's license
- Must be able to perform activities in the sun for long periods of time during summer months
- Passion for hospitality, excellent service, and team success
- Experience in some areas of outdoor recreation with an emphasis on safety
- Experience or degrees in hospitality are great but not required to apply
- Have team attitude showing humility, hunger, and people smarts when working
- Hourly pay starting at $14-$15 an hour, plus gratuities/tips
- Onsite dorm style housing UPON AVAILABILITY (deposit of $200 and maintenance fee of $5 daily apply). All utilities included (laundry, wifi, water, power, sewer, etc). Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
- Access to world renowned recreation activities, including a pass to go through Zion for length of employment
- Family friendly working environment and team atmosphere
- Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Gift Shops, and Lodging (20%)
- Free use of all East Zion Adventures Activities during off hours, based upon activity availability
- Ensure that all opening and closing duties are performed fully on a daily basis and that cleanliness and maintenance are maintained
- Stock station with necessary items, ensure par levels are maintained, and keep stations clean and organized
- Prep all meal and line items for meal period
- Provide highest quality and consistent cooking skills in all dishes prepared according to proper timelines and recipes given
- Prepare and present all meals according to standardized recipes and plates
- Maintain proper food safety and sanitation standards in all preparation
- Report directly to the Head Chef
- Humble attitude to help anywhere, Hungry enough to work hard to do your part and Smart ability to manage co-worker and guest emotions to reach success
- Keep our core values which are: Humble, Hungry, Smart, Passionate, Loyal, and Safe
- Attentive to the details that need to be followed through with in a timely manner
- Passion for hospitality, excellent service, safety, and team success
- Connect with staff and guest in entertaining, educational and emotional ways
- Keep a clean and professional appearance ( Wear proper uniform)
- Hourly rate is $12-$14 DOE/hour plus tips/gratuities, Estimated hours per week 40 (5 days on 2 days off)
- Onsite dorm style housing UPON AVAILABILITY (deposit of $200 and maintenance fee of $5 daily apply). All utilities included (laundry, wifi, water, power, sewer, etc). Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
- On shift free meal
- Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Gift Shops, and Lodging (20%)
- Access to world renowned recreation activities, including a pass to go through Zion for length of employment.
- Bring up beat passion for hospitality and service to guests
- Lead and inspire others on the team to feel joy in our services
- Make lasting relationships with guests and staff while inspiring the love of Zion
- Provide a safe environment for guests and staff to enjoy canyoneering
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Working alongside a team of other canyon guides to provide excellent service to EZA guests using our proven process (being entertaining, educational, and emotional) alongside documented safety measures
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Maintain and care for all equipment and canyons, follow consistent and documented routines of operation/safety/reactionary routines
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Ensure safety in all canyons by following documented safety measures and best practices
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Prepare and maintain a canyon log administered by the BLM
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Provide ideas for new canyons and operations
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Be proficient in all aspects of canyoneering in each of our guided canyons
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Maintain the equipment, keep equipment safe for guests and guides to access
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Humble attitude to help anywhere, Hungry enough to work hard to do your part and Smart ability to manage coworker and guest emotions to reach success
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Attentive to the details that need to be followed through with in a timely matter
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Passion for hospitality, excellent service, safety, and team success
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Base pay of $10-$12 per hour DOE. With an expectation of 40 hours per week.
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Paid leave accrual based on employee manual stipulations: hire to 5th anniversary, 15 days (accrued at a rate of .05775 per hour), (wait times and management level restrictions apply, must be year-round full time)
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Health, vision, dental, and life insurances packages available (wait times and management level restrictions apply, must be year-round full time. Subject to limitations or changes)
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Onsite housing (deposit required, Cleaning fee $5/day still applicable) . Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
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Gratuities from groups (Not Guaranteed)
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Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Recreation and Lodging
- Bring up beat passion for hospitality and service to guests
- Lead and inspire others on the team to feel joy in our services
- Make lasting relationships with guests and staff while inspiring the love of Zion
- Be a part of the front desk team bringing new ideas for our property
- Keep our core values which are: Humble, Hungry, Smart, Safe, Passionate, and Loyal
- Assist guests at the front desk in checking in and finding their lodging reservation
- Provide insightful information to help better the guests experience
- Assist guests purchasing items in the gift shop and snack items
- Answer phones to provide help to guests with questions
- Maintain clean lobby area and bathrooms
- Assist in keeping the gift shop and snack items stocked
- Assisting at the campground office helping guest check in and find their camping spots
- Assisting at the pool being an attendant who keeps towels clean and stocked, sells drinks and snacks, and keeps the pool area clean for guest, while enforcing pool rules and safety
- Passion for hospitality, excellent service, and team success
- Experience or degrees in hospitality are great but not required to apply
- Have team attitude showing humility, hunger, and people smarts when working
- Keep a clean and professional appearance at all times
- Hourly rate $13- $14.50 DOE, Estimated hours per week 35-40 (5 days on 2 days off)
- Onsite dorm style housing UPON AVAILABILITY (deposit of $200 and maintenance fee of $5 daily apply). All utilities included (laundry, wifi, water, power, sewer, etc). Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
- Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Recreation and Lodging (20%)
- Greet guests in a friendly and informative manner, answer all guests questions
- Have a thorough knowledge of the menu, ingredients, kitchen policies, and resort general information
- Up-sell menu items to guests
- Use POS systems to put in to go orders, ensure correct financial transactions
- Deliver plates in a quick and professional manner, ensure presentation and plating are consistent with restaurant standards
- Clear tables quickly and efficiently, sanitize properly, and reset tables
- Stock stations with necessary items, ensure par levels are maintained and keep stations clean and organized
- Maintain proper food safety and sanitation standards in all Front of House operations
- Ensure that all opening and closing duties are performed fully on a daily basis and that cleanliness and maintenance of buffet and other front of house items are maintained
- Determine guests needs and seat them accordingly, arrange tables and chairs as needed
- Working at other food outlets on property as needed
- Maintain coffee knowledge and able to communicate product information; educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu
- Make and serve a selection of hot drinks including coffees and hot chocolates according to Ponderosa Eats standard
- Humble attitude to help anywhere, Hungry enough to work hard to do your part and Smart ability to manage co-worker and guest emotions to reach success
- Keep our core values which are: Humble, Hungry, Smart, Passionate, Loyal, and Safe
- Attentive to the details that need to be followed through with in a timely manner
- Passion for hospitality, excellent service, safety, and team success
- Connect with staff and guest in entertaining, educational and emotional ways
- Keep a clean and professional appearance ( Wear proper uniform)
- Hourly rate is $12/hour plus tips/gratuities, Estimated hours per week 40 (5 days on 2 days off)
- Onsite dorm style housing UPON AVAILABILITY (deposit of $200 and maintenance fee of $5 daily apply). All utilities included (laundry, wifi, water, power, sewer, etc). Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
- Gratuities are significant in some positions
- On shift free meal
- Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Gift Shops, and Lodging (20%)
- Access to world renowned recreation activities, including a pass to go through Zion for length of employment.
- Bring up beat passion for hospitality and service to guests
- Lead and inspire others on the team to feel joy in our services
- Make lasting relationships with guests and staff while inspiring the love of Zion
- Be a part of the East Zion Adventures team bringing new ideas for our property
- Exemplify our core values: humble, hungry, smart, loyal, passionate, and safe
- Maintaining all safety protocols for all guiding activities
- Defensive driving skills
- Guiding guests through off-road Jeep tours provided by East Zion Adventures
- Guiding follow behind UTV tours. You will be responsible for teaching guests how to drive a UTV and taking them on a tour where they follow you on a specific route.
- Guiding guests through world class slot canyons using a UTV to get there.
- Provide insightful information to help better the guests experience at our property and in the Zion area, particularly through an extensive knowledge of Zion National Park hikes and recreational areas
- Ensure a high level of organization and cleanliness in your direct areas of work
- Maintain Jeeps and UTV’s under the jurisdiction of EZA
- Must complete required training to guide solo
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
- Must be over 21 years old to drive resort Jeeps with an active driver's license
- A valid drivers license clear of any major violations
- Passion for hospitality, excellent service, and team success
- Experience in some areas of outdoor recreation with an emphasis on safety
- Have team attitude showing humility, hunger, and people smarts when working
- Generous compensation will be based by tour, plus gratuities/tips*
- Onsite dorm style housing UPON AVAILABILITY (deposit of $200 and maintenance fee of $5 daily apply). All utilities included (laundry, wifi, water, power, sewer, etc). Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
- Access to world renowned recreation activities, including a pass to go through Zion for length of employment
- Family friendly working environment and team atmosphere
- Free use of all East Zion Adventures Activities during off hours, based upon activity availability
- Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Gift Shops, and Lodging (20%)
Outdoor Adventure Guide Spring 2025
Outdoor Adventure Guide Spring 2025
Zion Ponderosa, Experience our Story, Create your Own
How you can make a difference
What you’ll be doing
What you will need to be successful
Compensation and Benefits
* Although not guaranteed, our guides can receive guest gratuities/tips.
Why work for Zion Ponderosa
Zion Ponderosa is a full service resort located on a large property that borders the east side of Zion National Park in southern Utah. We are passionate about providing exceptional service while sharing our love of Zion and all the outdoor adventures with our guests. Opportunities on our team include customer service, food and beverage, recreation, facilities, and much more.
Our story is that of a multigenerational family dream. We inspire and renew a love for adventure in the outdoors. Every day is a new opportunity to live well, achieve greater, and love life. We welcome all to join our family as we inspire the love of Zion and the Ponderosa Ranch. For all our staff, we hope that you will experience our story, and create your own.
Our advice to you
Zion Ponderosa is committed to finding the right people that fit into our hospitality team. If you believe in hard work, team success, and providing excellent service then you are who we want. You will find success on our team if you desire to truly better the world around you with passionate service and team commitment.
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort LLC is a proud promoter of equal opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees. Zion Ponderosa LLC. support Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status when hiring – under federal, state and local laws.
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Back of House Spring & Summer 2025
Back of House 2025 - Spring & Summer
Zion Ponderosa, Experience our story, create your own!
We are sharing the love of Zion by bringing service and adventure to life!
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is looking for a variety of restaurant positions to be filled year-round and seasonal. We are looking for: Line Cooks, Catering Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers
We are looking for positive and hardworking people for a once-in-a-lifetime experience near one of the greatest National Parks in the Country, Zion! The back of house team is responsible for the day-to-day operation and food preparation for the restaurant and other food and beverage outlets as assigned. The line cook will be responsible for preparing items on all menus and ensuring safe and quality food items with excellent and prompt service to guests.
What you will be doing
What you will need to be successful
Compensation and Benefits
About Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort:
Zion Ponderosa is a full service resort located on a large property that borders the east side of Zion National Park in southern Utah. We are passionate about providing exceptional service while sharing our love of Zion and all the outdoor adventures with our guests. Opportunities on our team include customer service, food and beverage, recreation, facilities, and much more. We provide compensation by regular paychecks, bonuses, housing, benefits, discounts, and incentive activities.
Our story is that of a multigenerational family dream. We inspire and renew a love for adventure in the outdoors. Every day is a new opportunity to live well, Achieve greater, and love life. We welcome all to join our family as we inspire the love of Zion and the Ponderosa Ranch.
Our advice to you:
Zion Ponderosa is committed to finding the right people that fit into our hospitality team. If you believe in hard work, team success, and providing excellent service then you are who we want. You will find success on our team if you desire to truly better the world around you with passionate service and team commitment.
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort LLC is a proud promoter of equal opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees. Zion Ponderosa LLC. support Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status when hiring – under federal, state and local laws.
Canyoneering Guide 2025
Experience our story, create your own!
How you can make a difference
What you’ll be doing
What you will need to be successful
Compensation and Benefits (also see Comp sheet)
Why work for East Zion Adventures
We are passionate about providing exceptional service while sharing our love of Zion and all the outdoor adventures with our guests. We believe we can truly better peoples lives by providing authentic and memorable experiences.
Our story is that of a multigenerational family dream. We inspire and renew a love for adventure in the outdoors. Every day is a new opportunity to live well, Achieve greater, and love life. We welcome all to join our family and experience our story while you create your own.
Our advice to you
East Zion Adventures is committed to finding the right people that fit into our adventure team. If you believe in hard work, team success, and providing excellent service then you are who we want. You will find success on our team if you desire to truly stand by our core values and better the lives of the people we serve.
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort LLC is a proud promoter of equal opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees. Zion Ponderosa LLC. support Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status when hiring – under federal, state and local laws.
Front Desk Associate Spring & Summer 2025
Front Desk Associate 2025 - Spring & Summer
We are sharing the love of Zion by bringing service and adventure to life!
How you can make a difference
What you’ll be doing
What you will need to be successful
Compensation and Benefits
Why work for Zion Ponderosa
Zion Ponderosa is a full service resort located on a large property that borders the east side of Zion National Park in southern Utah. We are passionate about providing exceptional service while sharing our love of Zion and all the outdoor adventures with our guests. Opportunities on our team include customer service, food and beverage, recreation, facilities, and much more.
Our story is that of a multigenerational family dream. We inspire and renew a love for adventure in the outdoors. Every day is a new opportunity to live well, Achieve greater, and love life. We welcome all to join our family as we inspire the love of ion and the Ponderosa Ranch.
Our advice to you
Zion Ponderosa is committed to finding the right people that fit into our hospitality team. If you believe in hard work, team success, and providing excellent service then you are who we want. You will find success on our team if you desire to truly better the world around you with passionate service and team commitment.
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort LLC is a proud promoter of equal opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees. Zion Ponderosa LLC. support Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status when hiring – under federal, state and local laws.
Front of House/ Barista Spring & Summer 2025
Front of House/ Barista 2025
Zion Ponderosa, Experience our story, create your own!
We are sharing the love of Zion by bringing service and adventure to life!
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is looking for a variety of restaurant positions to be filled year-round and seasonal.
We are looking for positive and hardworking people for a once-in-a-lifetime experience near one of the greatest National Parks in the Country, Zion! Any previous restaurant experience is a plus but we can train staff on any of these positions. We need customer service-oriented people who want a fun and rewarding experience helping guests in the food and beverage department. We have positions for our full service restaurant casual dining at Ponderosa Eats, as well as different F&B outlets right on property.
What you will be doing:
What you will need to be successful:
Compensation and Benefits:
About Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort:
Zion Ponderosa is a full service resort located on a large property that borders the east side of Zion National Park in southern Utah. We are passionate about providing exceptional service while sharing our love of Zion and all the outdoor adventures with our guests. Opportunities on our team include customer service, food and beverage, recreation, facilities, and much more. We provide compensation by regular paychecks, bonuses, housing, benefits, discounts, and incentive activities.
Our story is that of a multigenerational family dream. We inspire and renew a love for adventure in the outdoors. Every day is a new opportunity to live well, Achieve greater, and love life. We welcome all to join our family as we inspire the love of Zion and the Ponderosa Ranch.
Our advice to you:
Zion Ponderosa is committed to finding the right people that fit into our hospitality team. If you believe in hard work, team success, and providing excellent service then you are who we want. You will find success on our team if you desire to truly better the world around you with passionate service and team commitment.
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort LLC is a proud promoter of equal opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees. Zion Ponderosa LLC. support Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status when hiring – under federal, state and local laws.
Jeep/UTV Driver/Adventure Guide Spring & Summer 2025
Jeep/UTV Driver / Adventure Guide 2025 - Spring & Summer Orderville Location
Zion Ponderosa, Experience our Story, Create your Own
How you can make a difference
What you’ll be doing
What you will need to be successful
Compensation and Benefits
* Although not guaranteed, on average our Guides are compensated in between $40.00-$80.00 per day in guest gratuities/tips.
Why work for Zion Ponderosa
Zion Ponderosa is a full service resort located on a large property that borders the east side of Zion National Park in southern Utah. We are passionate about providing exceptional service while sharing our love of Zion and all the outdoor adventures with our guests. Opportunities on our team include customer service, food and beverage, recreation, facilities, and much more.
Our story is that of a multigenerational family dream. We inspire and renew a love for adventure in the outdoors. Every day is a new opportunity to live well, achieve greater, and love life. We welcome all to join our family as we inspire the love of Zion and the Ponderosa Ranch. For all our staff, we hope that you will experience our story, and create your own.
Our advice to you
Zion Ponderosa is committed to finding the right people that fit into our hospitality team. If you believe in hard work, team success, and providing excellent service then you are who we want. You will find success on our team if you desire to truly better the world around you with passionate service and team commitment.
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort LLC is a proud promoter of equal opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees. Zion Ponderosa LLC. support Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status when hiring – under federal, state and local laws.
How to Apply
Please complete our on-line application by clicking APPLY HERE
Contact Info
- Tracie Hoyt
- tracie@zionponderosa.com
- www.zionponderosa.com
