Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Other Employee Benefits
- Paid SICK time
- Paid PTO after 500 hrs.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
Job Summary:
Responsible for the food and beverage operation of the Blue Heron or Jenny Dining Room. Responsible for the Beverage Program of Jackson Lake Lodge or Jenny Lake Lodge. Also responsible for assisting in the financial success of the Blue Heron or Jenny Dining Room and the Beverage Program. Responsible for proper training and management of the staff in accordance with the training manual, brand standards and our Health, Safety and Environmental Policies. Responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment through team building and providing support as needed. You are expected to adhere to the company’s mission, vision and value statements. Be knowledgeable of the company’s management systems, policies and initiatives for Hospitality, Environmental, and Health and Safety. You have specific responsibilities within these areas and are expected to understand them
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $55,000.00
- Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
You must be committed to superior guest service and quality standards. As the team leader of your departments, you play a key role in ensuring the teams’ success and achievement of meeting and exceeding our guests’ expectations.
All employees will actively participate in hospitality, environmental, health and safety, and NPS training, observe company policies and procedures, and promote all company values
You are responsible for working in a safe and healthy manner. You must be knowledgeable of the company’s work safe policies and procedures. Usage of Personal Protection Equipment provided by the company when necessary
You must be committed to enhancing our guests’ experiences. By providing exceptional service, and exceeding expectations in every interaction, we will promote an environment of teamwork and respect
You must be willing to perform all necessary administrative duties as required in a professional manner
- Ensure all company policies, procedures, service standards and assigned duties are performed correctly and efficiently.
- Maintain a positive and professional rapport with all staff and guests.
- Responsible for managing and attaining revenue goals for daily F&B and event operations.
- Responsible for purchasing and controlling all beverage inventory of the locations.
- Responsible for monitoring and recording all beverage transfers to Jackson Lake Lodge locations.
- Responsible for processing invoices for alcoholic beverages for Jackson Lake Lodge locations.
- Responsible for purchasing and managing all supplies necessary.
- Responsible for adherence to NPS and Brand Standards, conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.
- Become knowledgeable of all Food and Beverage items available.
- Become knowledgeable of general information on GTLC operations and National Park.
- Conduct initial and ongoing training of all service staff ensuring that all company policies, procedures, service standards, P.O.S. operations and assigned duties are performed correctly and efficiently.
- Responsible for scheduling staff as business levels dictate. Also ensure that staff schedules are within budgeted labor guidelines and that labor cost percentage is at or below budget.
- Work with Assistant Managers on daily Pre-Shift meetings with the staff to review specials, concerns of the day and any other information important to the F&B Department.
- Work closely with the Lead Bartender to develop recipes and inventory pars for all Jackson Lake Lodge locations.
- Work closely with the Sales and Events team to review all tour groups, convention group and private group reservations.
- Ensure prompt accurate service anticipating guests’ needs.
- Talk to all guests and handle their complaints.
- Be hands on. Assist directly with food and beverage service as necessary.
- Ensure cash drop and receipts audit pack according to training standards at the end of the shift.
- Work closely with the Culinary Team and communicate all menu concerns, service timing and special requests.
- Responsible for maintaining payroll daily, including tip and group service charge distribution and submitting it according to assigned deadline.
- Work closely with the Banquet Manager and Sales to ensure the success of all banquet events and fulfillment of special requests.
- Work closely with Restaurant Managers and communicate all changes, beverage concerns, opening/closing of the bars and wine service.
- Work closely with Restaurant Managers to prepare, conduct and implement Beverage training for Jackson Lake Lodge locations.
- Attend BEO, Departmental and Manager Meetings as assigned.
- Develop and implement the opening and closing procedures.
- Develop and implement staff sales incentives to encourage up-selling to maximize revenues
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the restaurant maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Responsible for maintaining all restaurant equipment in operational order and report all concerns to the Maintenance or IT Dept.
- Responsible for managing guest reviews by replying to Medallia reviews and implementing corrective measures
- Maintain a professional, well-groomed appearance and pleasant demeanor.
- Promote a positive work environment.
- Handle employee issues as they arise (coaching, discipline, training, scheduling, payroll, etc.)
- Support Food and Beverage management initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities:
- Previous Food and Beverage management experience
- Previous high-volume restaurant experience
- Training experience
- Fine Dining Restaurant experience (Mural Room)
- Knowledgeable of wine service (Mural Room)
- Supervisory Experience: Required
- TIPs Certified
- Point of Sale, Computer, Open Table
- Excellent people and communication skills
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Able to work long hours and varied shifts
- Must be 21 or older to serve alcohol
Preferred Skills:
- Cash Handling experience
- ServSafe Certified
What's In It For You?
- FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
- FREE Wi-Fi
- FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
- FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
- FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL) and watersports equipment.
- 40% retail discounts plus online ProDeals
- 20% grocery and restaurant discounts
- $112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria (mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE for Salary roles)
Before you apply, visit http://www.TetonEmployee.com for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.
We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as FREE dormitory housing.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 513308
Reference Date: 01/27/2026
Job Code Function: General Management
