Xanterra Travel Collection

Overview

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at the Oasis at Death Valley!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

We’re hiring a Cocktail Server to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:

Manages orders and serves food and beverages to guests at all food & beverage outlets.

The Details:

Position Type: Seasonal or Full-time Year-round

Start Dates: As soon as possible on next available check in date (approximately three weeks)

Pay: $17.10

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why the Oasis at Death Valley?

Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at the Oasis:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site)
• Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• 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:

Full-Time, Year-Round

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Seasonal

• Medical
• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve guests at all Food & Beverage outlets.
• Keep an open line of communication with the Bartenders.
• Responsible for general maintenance of serving areas, i.e. tables clean, chairs straightened and floor free of debris.
• Courteous guest interaction.
• Perform duties as assigned by Manager or Working Lead.
• Help co-workers when needed.
• May be requested to cross train for bussing and host shifts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wine, spirits and beers.
• Ability to carry cocktail and larger oval trays.
• Become knowledgeable of the Alcohol Board Control Act of California, as well as Xanterra Parks & Resorts company policy.
• Must possess or obtain a TIPS certification for servers of alcohol within 30 days of hire. On-site training is available.
• Must possess or obtain a California Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of hire. On-site training is available.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs.

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.