What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winter 2027 Madison Warming Hut Attendant - Yellowstone National Park position at Internal Career Site?
Overview
Discover the magic of Yellowstone's winter season!
Love snow, magical scenery, and fewer crowds? Join us at Yellowstone National Park this winter! Live. Work. Explore. in the serene wonderland with a tight-knit employee community, enjoy unique activities like skiing and snowshoeing, and provide warm hospitality to our guests. We're hiring a Warming Hut Attendant to work at Madison. Experience the "secret season" of Yellowstone – an unforgettable winter adventure awaits!
Job Summary:
This role involves customer service, food preparation, sales, facility maintenance, inventory management, and basic financial tasks. The role requires providing efficient and courteous service to winter visitors, maintaining cleanliness, managing supplies, and assisting with other duties as needed.
The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: Early December 2026 to Early March 2027Pay: $16.00/HourlySchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
Perks:
- Free Yellowstone National Park pass
- Employee Recreation Program (photo contest, gear rentals, seminars, ski trips, and more)
- Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
- Employee discounts at local gateway communities
- 100 miles of cross-country ski trails (both groomed and skier tracked)
- Outdoor ice skating rinks
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Provide courteous and efficient guest service at the Warming Hut.
- Preparation of food and beverage items; sale of merchandise to winter visitors
- Sanitation and cleaning of food preparation area and lobby area of Warming Hut
- Ordering of food items, merchandise and supplies for Warming Hut
- Responsible for Warming Hut cash transactions, accounting reports and inventories
- Assist in other duties as assigned by the Vending Manager
Qualifications
- Must be able to communicate professionally and with courtesy.
- Have accurate and moderately fast computer skills
- Have basic accounting and filing skills.
- Have ability to accept direction and work cooperatively with other department personnel and to function with other Xanterra Departments, as needed.
- Basic understanding of Word and Excel computer programs preferred.
- Understand overall inventory control procedures; assist with inventory files, as needed.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a company vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):
- Three years of prior experience in a retail environment.
- Demonstrated Food & Beverage background preferred.
Physical Requirements include:
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for at least 30 minutes at a time.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work at elevations of more than 7700 feet.
- Must have hand dexterity capable of sorting paperwork and small items.
- Must be able to work in close proximity of large game animals like elk, while respecting their space and not approaching.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.