Server

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay in first year

Healthcare benefits within 90 days

401K with company match after 1 year

Room & board available for fixed daily

Job summary

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places is seeking hospitality staff for a lodge near Yosemite, offering a starting pay of $16.90 per hour plus tips. The role involves serving guests, coordinating with FOH/BOH teams, and supporting weddings and events in a scenic mountain environment.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting, with prior restaurant/hospitality experience and a willingness to live and work in a remote, nature-filled environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
• Minimum one-year prior work experience in restaurant/hospitality and/or banquet service experience
• Food Handler Certification and Responsible Beverage Service Certification
• Experience living/working in rural/remote environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Work FOH and BOH kitchen areas to provide friendly hospitality to all guests
• Communicate professionally with FOH and BOH staff, including management
• Assist with other restaurant duties as assigned by Management
• Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
• Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
• Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Reliability

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus

Job description

COMPENSATION: Starting at $16.90 per Hour + tips

SNAPSHOT

A hands-on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.

IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?

• Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?
• Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
• Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?
• Want to gain serving and guest service experience — with room to grow if you excel?

If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.

ABOUT US

We are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for servers who are excited about providing memorable hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Knowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidance
• Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days off

WHAT WE OFFER

• Sick pay in first year; paid time off thereafter
• Healthcare benefits available within 90 days
• 401K eligible with company match after 1 year
• Regular work schedule withspecific days off
• If living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly cost

WHAT YOU WILL DO (JOB SUMMARY)

The Lodge is an amazing place to live, work and play year-round. Our Servers provide an exceptional guest experience during restaurant service for three meals a day, plus working catering events and BBQ's. We look for warm, friendly people with healthy, active lifestyles, high standards and high integrity, who have been top performers in their previous roles and love what they do. Given our location, most of our 300+ guests eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night, in addition to 50-100 locals. The Lodge is a coveted venue for weddings, reunions and small group events. The lodge caters 20-30 customized weddings and other special events each year in our outdoor plaza and other venues.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy helping guests and creating a welcoming environment
• Are reliable, detail-oriented and organized
• Can balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standards
• Work well independently and as part of a supportive team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work FOH and BOH kitchen areas to provide friendly hospitality to all guests
• Communicate professionally with FOH and BOH staff, including management
• Assist with other restaurant duties as assigned by Management
• Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
• Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
• Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
• Comply with work shift schedules and break requirementsPerform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
• Minimum one-year prior work experience in restaurant/hospitality and/or banquet service experience
• Food Handler Certification and Responsible Beverage Service Certification
• Experience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferred

COMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong guest service and hospitality focus
• Structured training in restaurant/catering service
• High attention to detail
• Capable of self-supervision
• Reliable, dependable and punctual
• Works well as part of a team and supports others
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Follows company policies, procedures and safety standards
• Adheres to food handling and sanitation requirements
• Communicates appropriately, supportively and professionally
• Adaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced setting
• Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalism
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
• Leading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyle

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical environment requires employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to adhere to departmental uniform standards
• Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs
• Ability to stand and move continuously
• Lifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 pounds
• Working with required chemicals and PPE
• Shifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when needed

NOTE

We are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.