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gotousa; Whitefish (MT); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top of hourly wage

Employee housing available

Staff meals and schedule flexibility

Job summary

Glacier Park by Pursuit – Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana seeks Dining Room Attendants / Events staff for the summer-to-fall season. You will set up spaces, assist servers, and help with weddings and conferences while greeting guests in a fast-paced, international environment.

Ideal candidates are university students aged 18–25 with friendly English, reliability and teamwork. Training is provided; housing and shifts vary with peak season.

Qualifications

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for J-1 Work & Travel USA programme.
• Conversational English and a friendly manner with guests.
• Reliable, punctual and happy to work as part of a team.
• Physically able to stand, walk and carry trays during a shift.
• Flexible availability—mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Previous hospitality experience is a plus, but full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up and reset dining room tables, buffets and event spaces.
• Clear and polish glassware, cutlery and china; keep service stations stocked.
• Assist servers and bartenders during breakfast, dinner and banquet services.
• Help set up weddings, conferences and group events—from chairs to décor.
• Greet and assist guests with a friendly, can-do attitude.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in dining and back-of-house areas.

Skills

Friendly attitude

English conversation

Team player

Punctual

Physical stamina

Job description

Work & Travel USA: Dining Room Attendant / Events in Whitefish, Montana

Imagine waking up to mountain air, snow-capped peaks on the horizon and the buzz of a lodge full of travellers from all over the world. Glacier Park by Pursuit – Grouse Mountain Lodge is looking for energetic university students to join its Food & Beverage team as Dining Room Attendants / Events staff for the summer-to-fall season. If you want a job where every shift feels like part of the adventure, this is it.

What you'll be doing

• Setting up and resetting dining room tables, buffets and event spaces
• Clearing and polishing glassware, cutlery and china; keeping service stations stocked
• Assisting servers and bartenders during busy breakfast, dinner and banquet services
• Helping to set up weddings, conferences and group events – from chairs and linens to décor
• Greeting and helping guests with a friendly, can-do attitude
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the dining and back-of-house areas

Why Whitefish, Montana?

Whitefish is one of America's most beautiful mountain towns and the gateway to the legendary Glacier National Park – think turquoise lakes, alpine trails, grizzly country and the world-famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. In your free time you can hike, mountain bike, kayak on Whitefish Lake, raft the Flathead River, or simply enjoy the town's lively cafés, breweries and summer festivals. It's a small, safe, welcoming community that fills up every summer with international students just like you.

The details

• Position: Dining Room Attendant / Events
• Employer: Glacier Park by Pursuit – Grouse Mountain Lodge
• Location: Whitefish, Montana
• Pay: $11 per hour + tips
• Hours: approx. 35 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall

Benefits & perks

• Tips on top of your hourly wage – a real boost to your travel budget
• Employee housing available and staff meal options (details confirmed at placement)
• Opportunity to pick up extra hours during peak season and banquets
• Work alongside an international team and make friends for life
• Discounts and access to Pursuit attractions and activities in Glacier Country
• Priceless resume experience with a premium North American hospitality brand

What we're looking for

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA programme
• Conversational English and a confident, friendly manner with guests
• Reliable, punctual and happy to work as part of a team
• Physically comfortable standing, walking and carrying trays during a shift
• Flexible availability – mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Previous hospitality experience is a plus, but full training is provided