Expeditor, Winter 26/27

Crystal Mountain Resort; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra season pass

Spouse and dependents season pass

Discounts on passes

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Crystal Mountain Resort is seeking an Expeditor (Expo) for the Summit House dining team in Washington. This role ensures kitchen output matches tickets, plates go to the correct tables, and finishing touches are applied.

On busy days, the expo may run food to tables to keep service flowing. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, this seasonal position requires a ski/board-friendly mindset, a can-do attitude, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must ski/snowboard at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timing of food preparation between kitchen and front of house teams
• Inspect plated dishes for presentation, completeness, and adherence to order specifications
• Ensure all required accompaniments, modifications, and dietary requests are fulfilled for each order
• Deliver food to tables promptly using proper service etiquette when servers are not available
• Communicate clearly with guests when presenting dishes
• Assist servers with setup and prep work
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line and service stations
• Monitor ticket times and escalated delays or issues
• Support Kitchen and service staff to maintain efficient workflow during service
• Assist with stocking service areas and completing side work
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Skiing ability

Job description

WORK AND PLAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

Seasonal

Join our team of big mountain adventurers at the largest ski resort in Washington! Here at Crystal, it's more than our work. It's our passion for the guest experience, the outdoors, and the community that bring us together at the end of the tree-lined road. We come from near and far to be up on the mountain because it's an experience you just don't get anywhere else. Events are always on the calendar and friends are always down to play. Work in the beautiful National Forest, neighboring Mt. Rainier, as a premier Ikon Pass destination with a whole lot of stoke to share.

BIG PEAKS, BIGGER PERKS

Employee Perks

• Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts)
• + Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
• 50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
• Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
• Free ski-referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
• Free friends & family day-ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
• Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups
• Discounts on Food & Beverage
• Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
• Free Crystal branded swag
• Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
• Discount Marketplace
• Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more
• Employee-only Night Skiing events
• Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
• Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
• Group health insurance for eligible positions
• 401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
• Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment

Position Title: Expeditor/Food Runner

Business Unit: Summit House, Food & Beverage

Position Reports to: Restaurant Manager

Positions Reporting to this Role: None

Location: Crystal Mountain, Washington

Pay: $17.13+ Tips

Resort Overview, Culture And Vision

Crystal Mountain is the Pacific Northwest's premier destination for skiers, snowboarders, and summer adventurers. We are part of Alterra Mountain Company which consists of some of the world's most aspirational brands.

A career with Crystal Mountain is more than what you do today; it's being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

Crystal Mountain delivers best in class service and adventures worthy of our extraordinary terrain and beauty.

We are here to shape the future of mountain adventure.

We Embrace Empowerment

We Honor Authenticity

We Cultivate Collaboration

We Prioritize Purpose

Job Summary

The Expeditor, or "Expo" in restaurant talk, is an essential position for the function of a restaurant. This position ensures that the food leaving the kitchen is correctly prepared according to the ticket, the plates are going to the right tables, and oversees finishing the plating. The expo is the direct line of communication between the front and back of house. On busy days, the expo will also run food to the proper tables.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate timing of food preparation between kitchen and front of house teams
• Inspect plated dishes for presentation, completeness, and adherence to order specifications
• Ensure all required accompaniments, modifications, and dietary requests are fulfilled for each order
• Deliver food to tables promptly using proper service etiquette when servers are not available
• Communicate clearly with guests when presenting dishes
• Assist servers with set up and preopeing work
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line and service stations
• Monitor ticket times and escalated delays or issues
• Support Kitchen and service staff to maintain efficient workflow during service
• Assist with stocking service areas and completing side work.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skill And Ability Requirements

• Must ski/snowboard at an intermediate level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS-

• This position is required to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays while in operation.
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer