Store Worker - Summer 2027

Fair-Hills-Resort; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Fair Hills Resort invites applicants to join our soda fountain team inside the lobby, serving ice cream, malts, pizza, snacks, and beverages to guests and visitors. The role supports multiple guest-facing duties in a seasonal resort environment.

Store workers assist in the gift shop, event setup, and lobby cleaning, while providing front desk guest services. Shifts run daily from 7:30am to 11pm, with potential kitchen/dining assistance during meals.

Qualifications

• Good organizational skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Energetic and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
• Able to converse easily with guests and co-workers.
• Willing to assist other departments as needed and work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages from the soda fountain and maintain the gift shop.
• Assist in event setup and perform general lobby cleaning and guest services at the front desk.
• Occasionally assist in the kitchen/dining room during meal times.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Energetic enthusiasm

Team player

Job description

The Fair Hills soda fountain in the lobby is open to the public as well as our guests. The soda fountain serves ice cream, malts, pizza, pop, nachos, popcorn, candy etc. Store workers duties include, but are not limited to: serving food & beverages from the soda fountain, maintaining the gift shop, event set-up, general cleaning of the lobby, and other guest services from the front desk.Often store workers will be asked to assist in the kitchen/dining room during meal times. Store workers must possess good organizational skills, be energetic & enthusiastic, be able to converse easily with others, work efficiently with little supervision, be willing to assist other departments, and always give excellent customer service. Store workers work one of four shifts daily: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8 am - 4 pm, 3:30 pm - 10 pm or 4 pm - 11 pm.

Fair Hills Resort is a family vacation destination and special events venue. Owned and operated by the Kaldahl family since 1926, our beautiful lakeside resort and its accompanying properties offer a unique environment for events and vacations. Open seasonally from May through the end of September, Fair Hills hosts over 50 events each year and 10 weeks of all-inclusive family vacations. Fair Hills offers opportunities to gain experience in a variety of divisions across multiple industries, mainly pertaining to Hospitality, Business and Golf.
Fair Hills has a rich history and tradition rooted in music. One of the most well known events at the resort is the Hootenanny show on Tuesday nights. Performed by our very own staff, the Hootenanny is a favorite to all to be involved in or watch! We encourage all our staff to be involved in the Hootenanny as it is the longest running musical in the upper midwest and an integral way to bond with your fellow staff! Whether you are musically inclined or not, the Hootenanny is for everyone. Fair Hills also offers other talent outlets; Staff vs. Guest volleyball, Staff Talent Show, Karaoke, Yoga & Fitness Classes, etc. We love to showcase the talents and skills of the team!