Host/Cashier

Medora; North Dakota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is seeking a Host/Cashier to handle guest check transactions, support food service, and maintain a welcoming dining experience. You will operate a POS system, process payments, and ensure accurate cash handling with a positive attitude.

This full-time role requires excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods. Shifts include Sundays through Saturdays, with weekends and long hours common in a busy hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Professional appearance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and teammates.
• Ability to operate POS and handle cash accurately.
• Flexibility to work across roles and venues.

Responsibilities

• Operates a POS system and processes cash/credit payments correctly.
• Delivers high-quality guest service in a courteous manner.
• Maintains cash security and accurate till at all times.
• Opens and closes till at start/end of shifts per policy.
• Assists food service team with setup/cleanup and cleaning tasks.
• Stock beverage area and service ware; ensure cleanliness.
• Operates host seating, distributes menus, explains items.
• Provides upbeat, friendly guest interactions and farewell remarks.
• Supports teammates to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

POS familiarity

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Cash handling

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Our Company

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a premier tourism operation and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TRMF welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests each year through a diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions. We are committed to connecting people to Medora through positive, life-changing experiences.

Summary

The Host/Cashier is responsible for handling guest check transactions, food running, bussing, host interactions in a prompt and courteous manner and in accordance with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation’s (TRMF) service and cash handling standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates a Point of Sales System and receives payments of cash and credit, makes change and issues receipts to customers
• Always provides the highest quality of customer service
• Always maintains proper security of cash
• Understands and can open and close till at the beginning and closing of shifts in accordance with TRMF policy and procedures
• May be required to assist food service team with preparation of food service space before and after mealtime by cleaning the dining room (wiping tables, vacuuming, moping, cleaning chairs and ensuring acceptable appearance of dining area)
• Assist with set up and stock of beverage area, grab and go items, service ware, and condiments
• Responsible for maintaining cleans and sanitary dining area workstation, counter, and other equipment always in full accordance with state health regulations.
• Be able to operate a host seating system, distribute menus, and explain food items.
• Responsible for delivering excellent guest service in an upbeat, friendly manner. Thanks, and offer closing remarks to guests as they leave the dining venue.
• Assist customers with requests to ensure great dining experience.
• Encourages mutual respect, dignity, and integrity with all employees by always setting positive examples.
• Participates as a team member with TRMF employees in producing a smooth and efficiently run operation that meets the highest standards of guest service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities - None

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Presents self in professional manner to others
• Maintains positive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, managers, and guests
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use computer and train on POS
• Basic food-handling skills
• Organized and flexible to meet the needs of the business, guests, and employees.
• Flexibility to work in various roles and venues/locations.
• Ability to stand continuously for extended periods of time.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Environment

This position is in an indoor setting in a controlled, temperate environment; however, some job assignments may be in facilities that have windows open to the outside and may be exposed to the heat or cold.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses
• Frequent walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to reach hand and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.
• Lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Sunday through Saturday. Shifts vary based on business needs and the needs of the customer. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Our Location

• TRMF is in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota.
• It is situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You are never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound.
• Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the‑art campus, purpose‑built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind.