Oktoberfest Greeter

Snowbird Operations LLC; Snowbird (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Snowbird eateries

Discounts at Snowbird retail shops

Discounts at mountain school

Job summary

Snowbird is seeking an Oktoberfest Greeter to welcome guests and assist with festival operations. This role requires friendly, professional interaction with visitors and co-workers, plus willingness to help with setup, teardown, and crowd management in a dynamic outdoor venue.

The position is part-time and seasonal, with weekend shifts across August to October. Must be 21+, able to work in English, and able to stand for extended periods in a mountain environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months job-related experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate in English.
• Ability to work well in a team or independently without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests at the Oktoberfest Festival.
• Assist with setup and teardown of the event as directed.
• Perform event security at venue entrances/exits and monitor bag searches.
• Ensure guests do not bring outside food/beverage and comply with regulations.
• Provide excellent guest service and answer questions about the resort and area.
• Report on time in proper uniform and assist with any assigned tasks.

Skills

6 months experience

21+ age

English communication

team or independent work

Job description

Snowbird is situated in the middle of the Wasatch Mountain Range and is not only home to awe-inspiring views and mighty terrain, it is also home to employees equally as remarkable. Snowbird is continually looking for the best, those who share a passion for these mountains and the outdoors. Snowbird is a unique resort with distinct summer and winter seasons and offers full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.

TITLE: Oktoberfest Greeter

LOCATION: Oktoberfest

STATUS: Part-time, Seasonal

SCHEDULE: 10 am to 7 pm

PAY: $18.50 per hour

Age Requirement: You must be 21 or older for this position.

Shifts: Saturdays & Sundays, August8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30. September5,6,7 (Labor Day Monday),12,13,19,20,26,27 October3,4,10 and11th. Mandatory Days: August8th or9th for orientation/training, September5,6,7 (Labor Day weekend) and October11th for Oktoberfest teardown.

SUMMARY

As an Oktoberfest Greeter, under the direction of The Events Management Team, you will provide a positive experience to Snowbird guests and co-workers during Oktoberfest. You will greet and welcome all guests entering the Oktoberfest Festival. In addition, you will set up and tear down the event as directed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform event security at venue entrances and exits which includes monitoring of metal detectors and guest bag searches.
• Ensure guests are not entering or leaving entry points with alcoholic beverages to comply with DABS regulations.
• Ensure guests are not entering the festival with outside food or beverage.
• Greet all guests entering Snowbird event professionally and politely with a smile.
• Give exceptional service to guests by answering all questions regarding the resort and area.
• Take fast and appropriate action to solve problems, handles guest concerns in a professional manner.
• Willingness to complete any assigned jobs and work any assigned station in order to ensure events are successful.
• Assist with set up and tear down of event as directed.
• Reports to work on time and in proper uniform.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• 6 months job-related experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to follow directions, must be able to comfortably communicate in English, ability to work in either a team or individually without constant supervision.
• Must have the ability to interact at any time with guests and other employees in a pleasant manner and maintain good working relationships with others and all departments at Snowbird.

WORK SCHEDULE

Specific Shift: 11:00am –7:00pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day Monday. Exact times vary daily but shift will fall within these hours. From August8th - October11th and Labor Day weekend, September5,6,7, 2026 Sunday, October11th for Festival teardown.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

• Solid black pants (must fit waist, no jeans or baggy pants), comfortable shoes, closed-toe and no bright colors, black socks.
• We will provide one uniform shirt, apron, hat and name tag that must be worn every day once you are clocked in.
• Weather varies greatly from day to day so always be prepared with a jacket, hat and gloves.
• Events will never be canceled for bad weather, but we may send people home.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Stress associated with high volume sales, heavy crowds, and high noise levels due to live entertainment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions. Outside environment in a mountain setting: weather will range from hot and sunny to cold and wet, possibly changing conditions drastically throughout the day. Walking through heavy crowds, up and down stairs, up and down hills.

WHY WORK HERE

• Discounts at Snowbird eateries, retail shops, mountain school, lodging and daycare for employees

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. We require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired and comply with our professional appearance, drug & alcohol, and employee conduct policies.

Snowbird is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Further, we stand for diversity of thought, background, race, sexual orientation, gender and belief.

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