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Seasonal Dishwasher - Winter 2026!

Death Valley, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

This position is for our Winter 2026 Season and will have a start date around 10/1/2026. * A work ... Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, visitors, servers and coworkers. * Working to ensure ...

Bernardus Lodge and Spa

Server

Carmel Valley, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

The work environment at Bernardus Lodge ranges from winter time lows of 20 degrees to summer time highs to 100+ degrees. While performing these duties the employee may be exposed to outdoor and ...

Bernardus Lodge and Spa

Server

Carmel Valley, CA

$16.90/hr

The work environment at Bernardus Lodge ranges from winter time lows of 20 degrees to summer time highs to 100+ degrees. While performing these duties the employee may be exposed to outdoor and ...

Bernardus Lodge and Spa

Server

Carmel Valley, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

The work environment at Bernardus Lodge ranges from winter time lows of 20 degrees to summer time highs to 100+ degrees. While performing these duties the employee may be exposed to outdoor and ...

Northstar California Resort

Server

Truckee, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 * Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available * Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age * Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities: * Make connections with ...

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Server

Kirkwood, CA

$20/hr

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 * Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available * Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age * Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities: * Make connections with ...

Northstar California Resort

Server

Truckee, CA

$16.90/hr

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 * Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available * Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age * Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities: * Make connections with ...

Vail Resorts

Server

Kirkwood, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 * Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available * Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age * Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities: * Make connections with ...

Vail Resorts

Server

Truckee, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 * Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available * Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age * Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities: * Make connections with ...

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Server

Kirkwood, CA

$16.90/hr

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 * Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available * Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age * Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities: * Make connections with ...

Seascape Beach Resort

Restaurant Server

Aptos, CA · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

The work environment at Resort ranges from winter time lows of 30 degrees to summer time highs to 80+ degrees. While performing these duties the employee may be exposed to outdoor and inclement ...

Powdr

Bartender Seasonal - Winter 2026!

Death Valley, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

Ability to physically work as a bartender and server. * Ability to adapt to changing work conditions. * Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. * Current CA Food Handlers Certification ...

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What is a server winter?

A Server Winter is a hospitality worker who serves food and beverages to guests, specifically during the winter season at resorts, lodges, or restaurants in winter destinations. Their responsibilities include taking orders, delivering meals, ensuring guest satisfaction, and sometimes handling payments. Server Winters often work in ski resorts, mountain lodges, or other venues that experience peak business during the colder months. This seasonal role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a server in a winter seasonal setting?

To thrive as a Server in a winter setting, you need strong customer service skills, basic food and beverage knowledge, and often previous experience in hospitality. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and, in some cases, alcohol serving certifications are typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help servers deliver exceptional guest experiences during busy peak seasons. These abilities are crucial for maintaining efficient service and positive client relations in high-demand winter resort or restaurant environments.

What are some unique challenges servers face during the winter season at resorts or ski lodges?

Servers working in winter resort settings often experience high guest volumes during peak holiday times, which can lead to fast-paced shifts and increased pressure to deliver excellent service. Additionally, navigating icy or snowy conditions—both outside and sometimes inside—can make transporting food and drinks more challenging. Teamwork is crucial, as servers must coordinate with kitchen staff and fellow servers to manage large groups and special events typical of the winter season. Flexibility with scheduling is also important, as demand can fluctuate with weather and holiday bookings.

What is the difference between Server Winter vs Server Summer?

AspectServer WinterServer Summer
CertificationsFood Handler Permit, Alcohol Service CertificationFood Handler Permit, Alcohol Service Certification
Work EnvironmentIndoor, colder months, slower seasonIndoor, warmer months, peak season
Industry UsageOff-season staffing, seasonal rolesPeak season staffing, high customer volume

Server Winter and Server Summer roles share similar certifications and work environments but differ mainly in seasonal demand. Server Winter typically involves off-season work with lower customer volume, while Server Summer is associated with peak season, higher tips, and busier shifts. Understanding these differences helps job seekers choose roles aligned with their seasonal availability and career goals.

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Seasonal Dishwasher - Winter 2026!

Powdr

Death Valley, CA • On-site

$17.50/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley National Park - Journey Beyond the Ordinary. Stovepipe Wells has an 80-room hotel, restaurant, bar, pool, gas station, general store, and gift shop. Stovepipe is a welcoming, safe, and environmentally responsible resort providing accommodations and services inside Death Valley National Park. POWDR operates Stovepipe Wells under a long-term concession contract with the National Park Service.

POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. We do this through our collection of mountain resorts, Woodward youth centers, and National Park concessions. To be successful we must have a deep understanding of our guests-what inspires them, motivates them, and brings them back.

What's in it for you?

  • This position is for our Winter 2026 Season and will have a start date around 10/1/2026.

  • A work culture to Journey Beyond the Ordinary.

  • Proposed wages of $17.50 per hour, plus tips.

  • Employee Dining Room (EDR) available at no cost to staff during designated meal periods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Retail Discounts on Apparel.

  • Complimentary access to most POWDR owned resorts.

Work Location:

  • Due to the in-person nature of the hospitality business, this position is on-site.

  • Optional on - site RV space available at no cost.

  • Complimentary shuttle service is available to and from work from Amargosa Valley and Beatty at designated times determined by operations.

  • Due to the nature of our business, Stovepipe Wells Village is open every day. You must have a willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support kitchen operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Take direction from Kitchen Manager and F&B Manager.

  • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, visitors, servers and coworkers.

  • Working to ensure the kitchen and work areas are clean and sanitized, good housekeeping, and proper labelling, and storage in line with CA Food Handling Safety Standards

  • Maintain a flexible schedule and provide coverage support as needed, in coordination with management, to ensure operational continuity. Due to the nature of our business, this role requires availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as business needs dictate.

  • Maintain CA Food Handler Card and follow set practices in the kitchen environment.

  • Open to education/training, coaching and learning on a continuous basis to improve.

  • Complete all cleaning, sanitizing protocols, wears gloves, in line with food safety.

  • When is ill does not work and reports illness to the management team.

  • Answer server and guests' questions via the servers, is friendly and accommodating.

  • Be dressed and for work in a clean, pressed and complete uniform with nametag.

  • Wear clean, proper footwear.

  • Be helpful and professional with coworkers, respectfully starting and ending shifts on time, and leaving the stations clean, organized, sanitized and prepared for the following shift.

ESQ and Play Forever Responsibilities and Requirements:

  • Understand and follow all ESQ procedures that relate to your job duties.

  • Work with a "safety-first" attitude.

  • Minimize your impact on the environment when at work and living onsite.

  • Treat our customers, co-workers, leadership teams, all internal guests with respect and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

  • All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available in the Employee Handbook).

  • Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

Other Duties as Assigned:

  • This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this role, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

POWDR and Destination Death Valley - Stovepipe Wells is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Park City, UT, US

Year founded

1993

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