Powder Cache Server

Alta, Wyoming $8.00 / hour + tips Powder Cache Server SUMMARY As a Server at Powder Cache Restaurant, you create an elevated dining experience that pairs warm Western hospitality with polished casual fine-dining service. You will guide guests through thoughtfully paced, multi-course meals using strong culinary and wine knowledge, attentive service, and confident recommendations. Success in this role requires attention to detail, professional tableside presence, and the ability to balance refinement with the welcoming character of Grand Targhee Resort. A key part of every employee’s role is serving as a Targhee ambassador by engaging guests at every opportunity. Housing is unavailable for this position. Candidates must be willing to find their own housing or already live in the area to be considered. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following. Other duties may be assigned. Dining Experience & Service Excellence Provide knowledgeable, attentive, and polished table service consistent with Powder Cache's casual fine-dining standards. Guide guests through the menu by clearly describing ingredients, preparation techniques, daily specials, and available dietary accommodations. Anticipate guest needs while maintaining appropriate pacing throughout multi-course meals. Maintain precise table settings and execute coursing, clearing, resetting, and side-work responsibilities with attention to detail. Wine & Beverage Service Maintain strong knowledge of the restaurant’s wine list, including varietals, regions, flavor profiles, and food-pairing fundamentals. Perform professional tableside wine service, including opening, decanting, presenting, and pouring bottles. Make thoughtful wine and beverage recommendations that complement guest selections. Confidently recommend craft cocktails, spirits, dessert wines, and other beverage offerings when appropriate. Restaurant Operations & Compliance Accurately enter orders and process guest checks through the POS system. Handle cash, room charges, tips, and other payment transactions accurately. Follow Wyoming alcohol-service requirements, including verifying guest age and preventing over-service. Communicate effectively with culinary employees, fellow servers, and restaurant leadership to coordinate pacing and maintain a seamless guest experience. Follow all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). WORK SCHEDULE Grand Targhee Resort operates seven days a week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work schedules and hours vary based on business levels, and hours are not guaranteed. Employees must be able to work a flexible schedule during peak resort periods. Due to high operational demand during the winter season, personal time-off and shift-off requests for the winter operating period must be submitted and approved prior to the start of the ski season. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of three years of serving experience in an upscale or fine-dining establishment required. Proven wine knowledge and experience providing tableside wine service required. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TIPs or Wyoming Alcohol Server Certification required, or ability to obtain certification prior to employment. Strong understanding of fine-dining service steps, wine-pairing fundamentals, and culinary terminology. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create a polished yet approachable guest experience. Ability to maintain composure, attention to detail, and service standards during peak dinner periods. Ability to pace multi-course meals while responding to guest preferences and dietary restrictions. Ability to communicate confidently about menu preparations, ingredients, wines, and beverage pairings. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently uses their hands and arms to carry trays, plates, glassware, and other service items and may occasionally be required to reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position primarily works in a busy indoor restaurant environment. Noise levels are generally moderate but may become elevated during peak dinner periods. The role requires sustained attention to guests, service timing, table presentation, and coordination with the culinary and service teams. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outside winter weather conditions. Note: This Job Description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Please see our website for a complete job description. View job details