Title: Server/ Dishwasher Report To: Food Services Director Pay: $20 - $22 per hour depending on experience
Tucked in the forest at the base of Mt. Si, Rainbow Lodge is a non-profit organization that fosters opportunities for guests to experience spiritual, personal, and professional growth in a tranquil and natural environment. We host groups ranging in size from 20 – 65 guests who come from all over the country, longing for the radical hospitality and clean environment that Rainbow Lodge offers.
The Food Services program at Rainbow Lodge strives to fulfill our organizational mission by providing wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meals to all guests. Our team is passionate about retreat hospitality and its role in creating a more just and equitable world.
Responsibilities and Expectations: Teamwork and communication •Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions •Effective verbal and written communication skills •Desire to work in a closely knit team environment, interacting regularly with other staff members, including the Food Services Director and Executive Director •Enthusiasm for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount Front of House •Retreat Center Staff will clean and set-up the dining room before meals, and break it down after meals •Staff will serve meals to guests at their tables “family style” and be available to guests during the meals for any questions and requests they might have •Excellent hospitality and guest service skills. Retreat Center staff will regularly interact with guests, answering questions and fulfilling requests •An interest in retreat hospitality and in the mission of Rainbow Lodge •Experience in a customer service setting, such as a restaurant or café, is helpful but not required •Careful attention to guests with particular dietary needs and allergies
Back of House •Primary responsibilities include washing dishes in our commercial dishwasher after and between meals •Putting away clean dishes in their respective locations •Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors, as needed •Taking out the trash and recycling at the end of the night •Other tasks as assigned
Other •Staff will be asked to perform other tasks around the Lodge as necessary. These might include laundry, groundskeeping, and kitchen prep. Efforts will be made to align these requests with the interests and skills of staff persons
Compensation •The starting pay for this position is $20 - $22 per hour, depending on experience •Up to two meals are provided during each shift •This position is part-time. A range of hours per week is possible. Shifts will be available during daytimes and evenings, and on weekdays and weekends. The ideal candidate might be looking for additional employment to supplement their current job •Due to the nature of retreat center work, a consistent schedule may not always be possible To apply, please send your resume to Brandon Gooch, Executive Director, via email at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.