Lifetime Cafe Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area 60 miles west of Denver that offers big-mountain challenges and life-changing experiences for our employees and guests alike. Whether you're here for a season or a lifetime, A-Basin is a place where dedicated and hard-working employees have a chance to shine!

We are not your typical big-box resort, and that's what makes the vibe here so awesome - we know you by name. The number-one reason our employees continue to work here is their incredible coworkers. Apply now to be part of The Legend!

Perks & Benefits:

• Free season pass to Arapahoe Basin and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Discounted Ikon Pass for all eligible employees
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Ski Area discounts for Rentals, Retail, Silverthorne Rec. Center, and our food and beverage outlets
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more
• Financial assistance and mental health resources through TELUS
• *Check out more of our perks and benefits here! (Scroll down to the "Caring for You" section)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ready to work where the powder's deep, the vibes are high, and the coffee's always hot? Join the legendary crew at Arapahoe Basin as a Cafe Team Member and help fuel epic ski days with great food, friendly service, and a whole lot of mountain magic.

As a Cafe Team Member, you're the smiling face behind our cozy cafe counters. You'll serve up tasty eats, keep things clean and welcoming, and make sure every guest leaves with a full belly and a big grin.

Employee housing is available for this role. This position has an estimated start in December 2026.

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Arapahoe Basin's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Arapahoe Basin's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Food and Beverage CTMs are eligible for a staging program that relates to applicable pay based on experience. See the staging requirements below.

Hourly pay range: $20.00 - $22.00/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist all guests in a timely and efficient manner with F&B purchases via the POS system and cash-handling skills

• Help create a welcoming and fun environment for our Guests and Employees in a Cafe setting.

• Maintain clean guest areas including cafes, dining rooms, and restrooms

• Remove dirty dishes from dish/ trash stations to the dish pit and stocking clean utensils and cups for guest use

• Set-up and tear down of cafes for Breakfast and/ or lunch service working as a team to complete daily and weekly cleaning checklist with other Cafe staff

• Learn and share information about A-Basin to guide our guests to the best experience while they are in our dining establishments

• Follow all department sustainability guidelines

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Food & Beverage experience - required

• Previous cash handling experience - preferred

• Ability to multitask and manage time well

• Must be available weekends and holidays

• Must adhere to A-Basin's appearance and grooming standards for F&B staff

• Must provide own non-slip shoes

• This position requires successful completion of a background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to withstand high-altitude conditions at all times

• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate stairs throughout an 8+ hour shift

• Ability to use full range of body motion: bend, twist, kneel, squat, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• You will work almost 100% of the time indoors in a high-altitude environment. Some outside work in a cold and snowy environment is possible on any given day. Most work is performed in a highly trafficked area in view of guests. A very frequent amount of high-volume guest interaction is involved in this role. Riding a chairlift may be required for certain work locations.

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Cafe Team Member Staging Program:

Cafe Team Members are eligible for a staging program, which relates to applicable pay based off of experience and performance.

See requirements for stage II and III below:

Cafe Team Member I: Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

See requirements above

Cafe Team Member II: Pay Range: $20.50 - $22.50 per hour

Fulfills all stage I responsibilities and requirements in addition to the following:

• Assist in training Stage I Cafe Team Members on various tasks, such as operating the POS system

• Lead other Cafe Team Members by setting a strong example of how work should be completed

• May be required to work dinners at BML and at the 6th Alley

• 2 months of previous guest service experience

• 2 months of previous cash-handling experience

• Complete "Train the Trainer" internal F&B training session

• Successful demonstration of all additional Stage II responsibilities

Cafe Team Member III: Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.25 per hour

Fulfills all stage I-II responsibilities and requirements in addition to the following:

• Be trained to perform the closing duties of the cafe such as cash drops

• Use supervisor access in POS system to issue refunds, process comps, and help troubleshoot errors

• Help train stage I and stage II Cafe Team Members

• Cross-training in other F&B locations

• 3 months of previous guest service experience

• 3 months of previous cash-handling experience

• TIPS certification

• Complete "Empowerment Training" internal F&B training session, which includes: enforcing F&B Policy, leadership, and positive work environment

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Arapahoe Basin and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Arapahoe Basin positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Arapahoe Basin is an equal opportunity employer and maintains drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Arapahoe Basin adheres to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.