Mountain Ridge Lodging, Sevier Coffee Co. & Outlaw Saloon Host/Food Runner Hatch, UT · Full time Company website

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Mountain Ridge Cabins and Lodging is situated in the quaint small town of Hatch, Utah. We are located 30 minutes from Bryce Canyon, 50 minutes to Zion, and 1.5 hours away from 10+ national parks, scenic areas, and national monuments. We are a family-owned and operated property that includes 24 luxury style cabins/rooms, A full-service bar/restaurant, and a coffee shop spread through the quaint town of Hatch.  Our properties are open seasonally from May through October and are immediately recruiting for the Summer 2026 season. Enjoy kayaking on Sevier River, hiking or biking through the red rocks, forests, or sand dunes, or take advantage of many nearby activities. We offer a great work environment, competitive pay, and individual room employee housing. We hope to hear from you!

Position Summary

We are seeking a friendly, organized Host/Food Runner to be the first and last point of contact for guests and to support front-of-house operations at The Outlaw Saloon. This role balances greeting and seating guests with assisting servers by expediting food from kitchen to table when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly on arrival; manage waitlist.
• Seat guests, present menus, and communicate wait times accurately.
• Coordinate with servers and kitchen to ensure timely, accurate food delivery (expo duties).
• Monitor dining room flow; manage table turns and server support.
• Answer phones, take to go orders, handle guest inquiries and complaints professionally.
• Maintain front-of-house cleanliness and presentation.
• Assist with bussing/food running or closing duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous host, expo, or restaurant experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; able to multitask and prioritize.
• Positive attitude, team player, reliable, punctual.
• Basic POS and reservation system familiarity a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Schedule

• Flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Typical shift length: [4–8 hours];

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + tips
• Employee meal discounts
• Opportunities for advancement into server roles

Due to limited housing onsite, housing is not available for this role