Trap Bar Host - Winter

• Location 3300 Ski Hill Road,Alta, WY, 83414,United States
• Job Category Winter Seasonal

• Name Alex Rust
• Email

As a Host at The Trap Bar & Grill, you help set the tone for a lively and welcoming mountain dining experience. This hands-on front-of-house role combines guest service with active floor support, including greeting and seating guests, managing waitlists, running food, bussing and resetting tables, and helping the service team keep pace during busy periods. A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.

including the following. Other duties may be assigned.

a. Welcome guests with a warm, genuine greeting and create a positive first impression.

b. Manage waitlists and seat parties efficiently to support smooth dining-room flow during high-volume periods.

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

d. Serve as a knowledgeable Targhee ambassador by sharing restaurant information, menu highlights, resort information, and local tips when appropriate.

a. Run food promptly from the kitchen to guest tables, confirming accuracy and presentation before delivery.

b. Clear, sanitize, and reset tables efficiently so they are ready for arriving guests.

c. Assist servers by pre-bussing glassware, plates, and other service items throughout the shift.

d. Step in where needed to help the front-of-house team maintain responsive, efficient service during busy periods.

a. Keep guest-facing dining areas clean, organized, and ready for service.

b. Stock service stations with necessary supplies, including clean silverware, napkins, glassware, trays, and menus.

c. Help maintain an organized environment that allows servers, bartenders, and other team members to work efficiently.

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

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

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 policies when driving is required for the position.

7. Follow applicable HACCP plans and departmental SOPs reviewed during onboarding and throughout the season.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grand Targhee Resort operates seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Work schedules and hours may vary based on business levels, and there is no guarantee of hours. Flexible scheduling may be required.

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.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or customer-service experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant, food-service, or ski-resort environment is a plus.

• Strong guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Clear, friendly verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to assist across front-of-house operations.
• Ability to stay composed during high-volume service periods.
• Strong situational awareness and responsiveness to guest and team needs.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready dining areas.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to estimate wait times, table turnover, and seating needs during service.

Ability to read and understand basic instructions, menus, and workplace communications, and to communicate clearly and professionally…