Host Crow's Bench - Winter 26-27

Alterra Mountain Company; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pass

Employee housing

Childcare discounts

Paid sick leave

401(k) match

Pro deals

Medical benefits

Vacation time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company’s Schweitzer resort in Sandpoint, ID, is seeking a Seasonal host to welcome guests, manage reservations, and guide dining flow. You’ll work nights, weekends, and holidays from early November through April, with potential summer work depending on needs and performance.

You should be fluent in English, comfortable with basic math, and have 4–6 months of related experience. Responsibilities include greeting guests, seating, providing wait times, relaying special requests,

Qualifications

• Fluent English reading, writing and communication is required.
• Basic math skills are required.
• 4–6 months of related work experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain steady, even flow of seating for guests.
• Make and manage detailed guest reservations.
• Greet guests and respond to requests and special needs.
• Provide guests with approximate wait times and seating options.
• Seat guests considering reservations, workload and capacity.
• Hand out menus and provide highchairs when needed.
• Inform servers of seating and relay special requests.
• Thank guests and invite them to return.
• Support smooth restaurant operations to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Address guest comments and follow up with supervisor if needed.

Skills

Phone skills

Guest service

Communication

Punctual

Education

Fluent English (reading, writing, communication)

Basic math

Job description

Seasonal

Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Full or Part Time Seasonal

Wage Range: $13.00/hour + Tips

Minimum Age: 17

Background Check Required: No

Driver Verification Required: No

Position Summary

Begin the experience of the Crows Bench for each guest with an incredible first impression. Greet and seat each party, politely answer the phone and take reservations and control overall flow of service. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Position will begin early November and will end in April-potential for summer employment upon needs and performance.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities

• Professionally and calmly maintain steady, even flow of seating.
• Make detailed guest reservations at the Crow’s Bench.
• Responsible for greeting all guests and respond appropriately to requests and special needs.
• Give guests approximate wait times and offer a seat at the bar when available.
• Seat guests with consideration of reservations, guest preference, servers’ workload, restaurant capacity and ability.
• Hand out menus to guests and bring highchairs for young guests.
• Quickly and accurately inform servers of where guests have been seated and relay any special requests.
• Thank guests for dining upon leaving and invite them to return.
• Perform other tasks to assist in the smooth operation of the restaurant to assure guest satisfaction.
• Respond to guest comments and complaints and assure them you are personally going to see they get a response if necessary, then follow up with supervisor or manager.

Specific Job Skills

License/Certifications- none

Technical- Phone skills

Physical Capabilities- Combined standing/walking position for up to 8 hours per shift.

Additional - Must be punctual

Education/Related Experience

Minimum education required- fluent English reading, writing and communication; basic math

Minimum time in related position- 4-6 months of job-specific work experience.