Server, Skyland Lodge

Delaware North; Luray (VA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free meals

Employee discounts

Training & growth

Job summary

Delaware North Parks and Resorts in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, is hiring seasonal Servers to join our team at Skyland Lodge. You will greet guests, take orders, serve beverages and meals, and ensure an exceptional dining experience that encourages guests to return.

This is a tipped position with hourly pay of $9.30, before tips. Weekly pay and access to benefits for eligible seasonal staff are offered, along with meal benefits and opportunities for internal mobility within Delaware

Qualifications

• Experience in cash handling and credit card processing.
• One year experience as a server in a high-volume environment is preferred.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and attend to guests’ needs, provide menus and clearly communicate restaurant specials, answering menu questions, and collecting food and beverage orders.
• Serve alcoholic beverages responsibly, adhering to all alcohol service policies and procedures.
• Accurately enter orders into the point-of-sale system and process payments, as well as prepare and deliver the check to guests.
• Collaborate with other restaurant servers, kitchen and bar staff.
• Perform opening, closing, cleaning, and side work duties, as assigned and ensure all equipment and workspaces are clean, sanitized, organized, and functioning

Skills

Cash handling

Credit card processing

High-volume service

POS system experience

Education

No high school diploma required

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring seasonal Servers to join our team at Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. If you are a dedicated Server, ready to represent our restaurant, be the epitome of excellent service and providing guests with a memorable dining experience that will keep them coming back for more.

Please note this is a tipped position, the hourly minimum pay listed doesn’t include any potential tipped earnings.

Pay $9.30 - $9.30 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal for local team members, or free daily meals available for team members in employee housing
• Employee discounts - 30% off most items
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

Note: Additional benefits, including insurance and vacation, are available for eligible year-round positions at other Delaware North properties

Life in Shenandoah National Park

Looking for a new adventure? Be part of a tight-knit team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural wonder of Shenandoah National Park. With a great work/life balance, you can spend your time off exploring the over 500 miles of hiking trails.

• Low-cost, recently updated dormitory housing available for $100/ week, including utilities and wi-fi, and free daily meals available for individuals who reside 50-plus miles from their worksite
• Free rides to Luray for team members living in employee housing
• Shared fire pit area for use in the dorm area
• Meet guests and fellow team members from around the globe
• Tons of outdoor activities, including camping, rock climbing, rappelling, cycling, fishing, and horseback riding

What will you do?

• Greet and attend to guests’ needs, provide menus and clearly communicate restaurant specials, answering menu questions, and collecting food and beverage orders
• Serve alcoholic beverages responsibly, adhering to all alcohol service policies and procedures
• Accurately enter orders into the point-of-sale system and process payments, as well as prepare and deliver the check to guests
• Collaborate with other restaurant servers, kitchen and bar staff
• Perform opening, closing, cleaning, and side work duties, as assigned and ensure all equipment and workspaces are clean, sanitized, organized, and functioning

More About You

• Experience in cash handling and credit card processing
• Beneficial if you have one year’s experience as a server in a high-volume environment and experience with a point-of-sale system in a service or hospitality environment
• No high school diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs, as well as standing, walking, bending for long periods of time, which may include walking up stairs
• Visual awareness and hearing sufficient to take orders and prepare checks

Shift details

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Days
• Evenings
• M-F

Who We Are

Shenandoah National Park offers over 200,000 acres of protected lands with lots to explore including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, and quiet wooded hollows. It’s a great place to hike, camp, bike, fish, take photographs or go canoeing. We offer on-site housing and a free meal during every shift.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.