Food Runner @ The Matterhorn

Go To USA; Vermont; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

40 hours per week

Long season (summer to fall)

Job summary

The Matterhorn in Stowe, Vermont is hiring a Food Runner for the Work & Travel USA season. Earn $21 per hour plus tips, with a guaranteed 40 hours per week and a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.

As a Food Runner and busser, you’ll move dishes quickly, keep tables guest-ready, assist servers, and help create a welcoming atmosphere for travelers and locals alike through the fall foliage season.

Qualifications

• University student aged 18–25 eligible for Work & Travel USA (J-1) program.
• Conversational English and comfortable speaking with guests.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dishes from kitchen to guest tables quickly and accurately.
• Clear, wipe, and reset tables between guests.
• Restock silverware, glassware, napkins, and condiments.
• Assist servers and bartenders during busy dinner hours.
• Answer simple guest questions and maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
• Keep service stations and dining areas tidy and organized.

Skills

Conversational English

Team player

Energetic and reliable

Lift trays

Season-long availability

Restaurant experience

Job description

Work & Travel USA: Food Runner at The Matterhorn in Stowe, Vermont

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping out into the cool mountain air of Vermont, with the Green Mountains glowing gold in the late afternoon light. That's everyday life when you join The Matterhorn in Stowe, Vermont as a Food Runner for the Work & Travel USA season. Earn $21 per hour plus tips, work 40 hours per week, and experience one of New England's most beloved resort towns from summer straight through the legendary fall foliage season.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Food Runner and busser, you're the heartbeat of the dining room – the person who keeps everything moving fast, clean, and guest-ready. Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering freshly prepared dishes from the kitchen to guest tables quickly and accurately
• Clearing, wiping, and resetting tables so new guests can be seated without delay
• Restocking silverware, glassware, napkins, and condiments throughout your shift
• Supporting servers and bartenders during busy dinner rushes and weekend peaks
• Answering simple guest questions and helping create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
• Keeping service stations, dining areas, and outdoor seating tidy and organised

Why Stowe, Vermont?

Stowe is a classic American mountain town – think covered bridges, waterfalls, farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and the tallest peak in Vermont, Mount Mansfield, right on your doorstep. In summer you can hike, mountain bike, swim in river swimming holes, and ride the Stowe Recreation Path. Come autumn, the entire valley erupts into red, orange, and gold – the world-famous Vermont fall foliage that travellers fly in from all over the planet to see. Boston and Montreal are both within easy reach for weekend trips, and Burlington on Lake Champlain is less than an hour away.

Benefits & Perks

• $21 per hour – one of the strongest hourly rates in the programme
• Tips included, boosting your total earnings significantly
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week with opportunities for extra shifts
• Long season from summer into fall – more weeks, more savings, more travel money
• Friendly, international team and a fun, fast-paced resort atmosphere
• Real hospitality experience at a well-known Vermont establishment for your CV
• Employer experienced in hosting Work & Travel students

What We're Looking For

• University student aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) programme
• Conversational English and confidence speaking with guests
• Energetic, reliable, and comfortable on your feet during busy shifts
• Team player attitude – you help out without being asked
• Ability to lift trays and work in a fast-moving restaurant environment
• Availability for the full summer-to-fall season, including evenings and weekends
• Previous restaurant experience is a plus, but full training is provided