Powderhouse Host

Bar W Guest Ranch; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Northern Powder Guides seeks a Powderhouse Host to create a welcoming environment at the Powderhouse, serve hot lunches, and ensure safety and comfort for guests. You will work with the kitchen team at 16 Hands and assist with housekeeping needs to support a premium guest experience.

The role emphasizes guest engagement, safety, and reliable daily operations, with an hourly rate of $15–$17 and a seasonal schedule. Must have a valid driver’s license and a proactive, energetic attitude.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, engaging, energetic demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with an unforgettable adventure by sharing stories and connecting with guests.
• Open Powderhouse and ensure it is warm and inviting for guests.
• Prepare hot lunches and beverages for guests.
• Coordinate with operators and guides for group arrivals via radio.
• Maintain Powderhouse cleanliness and safety per checklist.
• Notify Operations Manager of any issues needing attention.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Job description

Powderhouse Host Job Description

Title: Powderhouse Host

Reports To: Operations Manager

Hourly Rate: $15-$17

Seasonal Position

At Great Northern Powder Guides core focus is connection. We want our guests to have an experience not just a vacation, so we want them to connect to our staff, the people they came with, the other guests, nature, and to themselves.

General Responsibilities:

Powderhouse Hosts provide an enjoyable and welcoming environment at the Powderhouse. A hot lunch is ready for guests, guides and operators as provided by the kitchen at 16 Hands. 16 Hands prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Powderhouse Host Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide each guest with an unforgettable adventure by sharing stories and connecting with the guests. These interactions will help make our Core Values come to life: Connections, Doing What We Say and proving a Positive Environment.
• Facilitate a great guest experience and make strong guest connections.
• Demonstrate ability to ride snowmobile from base camp to Powderhouse under varying weather conditions.
• Open Powderhouse, making it available to guests by turning on lights, heat, stove and using available checklist.
• Regular communication with the operators/lead guides for arrival times for each group/cat via radios.
• Warm up lunches, prepare hot beverages, to make Powderhouse warm and inviting.
• Clean-up after last guests (dishes, wiping counters, sweeping floors, securing trash), securing Powderhouse for the following day using available checklist.
• Notify Operations Manager of any issues needing attention.
• Provide kitchen at 16 Hands with food/beverage needs on a regular basis so as not to run out.
• Provide Housekeeping at 16 Hands with cleaning supply needs and linen needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

• Be outgoing, engaging, energetic, and enthusiastic, with good communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Must have excellent people skills.
• Present a clean-cut image with guests.
• Adaptable to change.
• Valid driver's license.
• First aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Live by the 16 Hands core values.