Powder Cache Host - Winter 26/27

SUMMARY As a Host at Powder Cache Restaurant, you create the first and last impression for guests enjoying our casual fine-dining experience.

This role combines warm mountain hospitality with thoughtful dining-room coordination, including managing reservations, welcoming and seating guests, communicating special requests, and pacing the dining room to support attentive, efficient service.

A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

1.

Guest Greeting & Dining Room Flow a.

Welcome guests warmly upon arrival, manage the host stand, and escort parties to their tables with the appropriate menus.

b.

Manage seating charts, waitlists, and reservation systems to maintain an efficient and balanced rotation among server sections.

c.

Provide accurate wait-time estimates and maintain clear, hospitable communication with waiting guests.

d.

Monitor dining-room pacing and coordinate with restaurant leadership as needed to support a smooth guest experience.

2.

Reservations & Guest Communication a.

Answer incoming restaurant calls, confirm reservations, and respond to general questions about resort dining.

b.

Communicate party sizes, special requests, VIP visits, dietary restrictions, and other relevant guest information to servers, kitchen staff, and restaurant leadership.

c.

Help anticipate guest needs and ensure important reservation or seating information is communicated to the appropriate team members.

3.

Floor & Service Support a.

Assist servers and bussers with clearing, resetting, and organizing tables during high-volume periods.

b.

Support the front-of-house team as needed while maintaining primary responsibility for the host stand and dining-room flow.

4.

Restaurant Readiness & Organization a.

Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming entrance, waiting area, and host stand throughout operating hours.

b.

Keep menus, reservation materials, and host-stand resources organized and ready for service.

5.

Procedures & Service Standards a.

Follow all applicable Standard Operating Procedures reviewed during training and orientation.

b.

Consistently support restaurant service, hospitality, cleanliness, guest-experience, and operational standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY: 1.

Protect the safety of yourself, coworkers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests.

2.

Report potentially harmful equipment or unsafe conditions to your immediate supervisor without delay.

3.

Report safety-related accidents and incidents to your immediate supervisor promptly.

4.

Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures outlined in the Resort's Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and applicable department procedures or manuals.

5.

Operate equipment safely and in a manner that does not create a risk of injury to yourself or others.

6.

Drive in accordance with applicable law and Grand Targhee Resort polici...