Restaurant Steward - Winter H2B In-Country Extension

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

There’s a side of Big Sky, Montana that’s unlike anywhere else—and at Moonlight Basin, you’ll experience it firsthand. Spanning over 8,000 acres of breathtaking alpine landscape, Moonlight offers a truly unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and elevated private club living.

As part of our team, you’ll work in one of the most scenic and inspiring environments in the country—where towering peaks, endless trails, pristine forests, and direct access to world-class skiing at Big Sky Resort are just the beginning. Whether it’s a powder-filled winter or a sun-drenched summer, Moonlight Basin is a place where work and lifestyle come together in unforgettable ways.

Our team members enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally while being immersed in a culture rooted in excellence, hospitality, and the spirit of the mountains. From golf and hiking to fly fishing, biking, and exploring nearby Yellowstone National Park, Moonlight Basin puts you at the heart of everything that makes Montana special.

Located just minutes from the town of Big Sky and within easy reach of Bozeman, Moonlight offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and community. If you're passionate about the outdoors, driven by service, and looking to be part of something exceptional, Moonlight Basin could be the place for you..

THE POSITION: RESTAURANT STEWARD

Stewards are responsible for washing dishes of all cooking materials by machine or hand, maintaining kitchen work areas and equipment in clean condition, sweeping and scrubbing floors, preparing (without cooking) various foods to be cooked or served, and sorting and removing trash.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:  

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dishwashing machine, handwash station, pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor
• Breakdown dirty bus tubs
• Rack and spray items with hot water
• Sort, soak, and wash/rewash silverware
• Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items and send soiled items back for rewashing
• Store clean wares in appropriate areas
• Wash and disinfect kitchen and storeroom areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
• Safely use and store detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals
• Load/unload trucks that deliver or pickup food or supplies
• Receive and stock supplies, store perishables, and rotate stock
• Move equipment, supplies, or food
• Empty and maintain trash cans and dumpster area
• Sweep and mop floors
• Dispose of glass in proper containers
• Breakdown cardboard
• Place recyclables in recycle bin
• Assist with basic food preparation or serving, as needed
• Prepare place settings
• Set banquet tables
• Follow all safety/security policies/procedures
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance. Maintain outstanding service standards for Members and guests

KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Minimum 3 months steward or dishwashing experience in luxury club or private resort setting
• Ability to operate dishwashing machine
• Basic kitchen safety knowledge; speak/write English clearly/legibly
• Frequently lift up to 40 lbs.
• Constantly use hands/fingers to handle/organize/lift items
• Constantly stand/walk/talk/hear
• Frequently bend/stoop/kneel/crouch/reach w/ hands/arms
• Constantly use vision for accuracy/attention to detail
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must pass pre-employment background check, paid by employer, carried out equally among US and H-2B workers.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• End-of-season Bonus if you complete the season in good standing
• Employee Appreciation Bonus 
• Complimentary meal per shift 
• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• End-of-season employee celebration
• Retail store discount
• Employee housing in Big Sky
• Free transportation to Moonlight from employee housing and Bozeman daily. 

Disclaimer:  

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities for this specific job.  The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this position might differ from those outlined above and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.