Full-time AM Breakfast Server

The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort, seeks a hospitality-oriented server to deliver exceptional food and beverage service across resort outlets. You will be part of a luxury team in Sun Valley, bringing personalized guest experiences in a year-round mountain destination.

Responsibilities include attentive service, menu knowledge, POS entry, and proactive upselling to enhance guest satisfaction and hotel standards. A professional appearance and cooperative team mindset are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; related hospitality experience preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to maneuver throughout the dining area while carrying full trays.
• Excellent communication with guests and colleagues.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, friendly service to guests and team members.
• Deliver food and beverage service across all outlets.
• Maintain knowledge of menus, ingredients, and drinks.
• Enter orders into POS and complete payments.
• Upsell menu items and assist events as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Stand for long shifts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Viceroy Hotels

ViceroyHotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and cultural connection. A leader in modern luxury, Viceroy is committed to creating unique, immersive experiences that allow guests to craft unforgettable narratives rooted in the authenticity of each destination.Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring locations including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Kopaonik, Snowmass, Washington D.C.,St. Lucia, and Portugal’s Algarve, with a forthcoming resort in Sun Valley, Idaho slated to open in summer 2026.

Location

The property offers 73 guest rooms and 12 single-level penthouse residences, all with sweeping views of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains. Guests and owners will enjoy an elevated level of personalized service and an extensive amenity suite, including a 5,700-square-foot full-service spa, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, six treatment rooms, an indoor thermal pool, cold plunge, sauna, and steam rooms. A state-of-the‑art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar will provide unobstructed access to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first designated preserve of its kind in the U.S. and one of only 12 globally.

Overview

Located at the southeast corner of Main Street and River Street East—the gateway to downtown Ketchum, Idaho—and just minutes from Bald Mountain’s River Run base, this exceptional property will debut as Sun Valley’s first luxury hotel and for‑sale residence offering. As part of the Viceroy team, you’ll help bring our signature experiential hospitality to one of North America’s most iconic, year‑round mountain destinations.

The Server is responsible for delivering exceptional food and beverage service across all resort dining outlets, including restaurant, lounge, café, pool, banquet, and special event operations. This role is expected to provide attentive, personalized, and efficient service while creating memorable guest experiences that align with the luxury standards of The Observatory Sun Valley and Viceroy Hotels & Resorts.

Servers are expected to be flexible and cross‑utilized throughout multiple food & beverage outlets based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, friendly, courteous, and professional service to all guests and team members.
• Deliver food and beverage service in an efficient, knowledgeable, and personalized manner.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of menus, ingredients, beverages, wine, cocktails, and daily specials across all outlets.
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system and complete all cashiering and payment procedures.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide proactive, luxury‑level hospitality throughout the dining experience.
• Ensure tables, stations, and service areas remain clean, organized, stocked, and presentation‑ready at all times.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties in accordance with department standards and assigned checklists.
• Pre‑bus and reset tables efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and service flow throughout service periods.
• Consistently upsell menu items, beverages, and promotional offerings when appropriate.
• Support banquet, catering, pool, lounge, café, and restaurant operations as business demands require.
• Assist fellow team members and other outlets to ensure overall operational success and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of resort information, outlet offerings, and local recommendations to enhance the guest experience.
• Follow all food safety, alcohol service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and pre‑shift lineups.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to grooming and uniform standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction and promptly communicate guest concerns or operational issues to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to maneuver throughout the dining area while carrying full trays of food & beverages.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service‑oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross‑train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full‑time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non‑supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions