Discovery Awaits in the Land of Awe

Gateway Canyons

Currently recruiting for the season from March 1st, 2026 to November 30th, 2026.

Gateway Canyons is one of Colorado's hidden gems! Located in the red rock canyon country in western Colorado, the Resort offers adventure, learning, and relaxation in one of the most spectacular landscapes in the country.   Forbes Travel Guide - 2017 Star Award Winner 2017 Travel & Leisure Best in Colorado, #3 Best Resort in the West 2016 Conde Nast named Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa #12 in World

Located on scenic Highway 141, 45 miles southwest of Grand Junction

Location
Colorado
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
150
Housing
Employer housing is not available, but resources are provided to help staff find housing in our area.
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good

About Gateway Canyons

Explore. Discover. Breathe.

Amenities include lodging, dining, UTV tours, horseback riding, and spa.

The Employee Experience

Live and work in the beautiful red rock canyon country of Western Colorado.  Discover a place where wonder, adventure and relaxation meet. Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa rests on 180 acres in the red rock canyons of western Colorado. 72 room luxury Resort with amenities that include lodging, dining, UTV and Jeep tours, horseback riding, & full service spa.  Enjoy the geographical, historical, and archeological aspects of the area through Resort activities or explore on your own.  If quiet, peaceful surroundings is to your liking, we have that too!  Gateway Canyons offers economical on-site housing, and Clubhouse complete with fitness/workout room.

Ideal Candidate

  • Enjoys living and working in remote areas
  • Flexible with our current ever-changing and non-typical work environment
  • Has a passion for adventure and creating exceptional guest experiences
  • Has a desire to learn about the history and geology of the Gateway area

Room and Board

On-site, affordable housing.  30 Apartments - 20 furnished & 10 unfurnished, 8 Duplex units, 10 Dorm units

Housing facilities also offer an employee Clubhouse, complete with a yoga room and fitness equipment.

Employee Perks

Our employees say the best thing about working at Gateway Canyons is they get to work with great people!

Our employees are welcome - and encouraged - to take of advantage of Resort amenities.

And we have great benefits! 

  • On-site economical housing

  • Paid Holidays / Sick Time

  • 401k Eligibility

  • Employees get 50% off on all activities, including spa treatments

  • 40% off on retail items

  • 30% off in restaurants

  • 'Friends & Family' rate for Lodging

  • Associate Cafeteria

  • On Demand pay


 

Getting Here and Getting Around

Getting here requires a personal vehicle - or a good friend with a vehicle.  Public transportation to/from/around the Resort is not available.  Once at the Resort employees can easily walk or ride a bike around the Resort.

For Fun

  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Backpacking
  • Climbing
  • Horseback riding
  • Star Gazing
  • Work-out in the Associate Clubhouse

Current Job Openings

    Culinary

    Culinary Associate

    $18.00 - $21.00 / hour
    Gateway Canyon Resort

    Resort Culinary Team hiring Line Cooks & Prep Cooks

    Prepare

    • Prepare, plan, prep, organize the line setup and provide quality service in all areas of food production.

    • Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental and resort policies/procedures.

    • Ensure all prep work is maintained throughout shift.

    • Maintain excellent working knowledge of department menu items, ingredients and recipes.

    • Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectify any deficiencies; maintain through the shift.

    • Organize all various prep items needed from different areas to ensure all items are in place and ready for service.

    • Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by health department and Resort requirements.

    • Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.

    • Other duties as reasonably requested.

    Seasonal position - $18.00 - $21.00/hour
    Paid Holidays / Sick Time
    401k Eligibility
    Friends & Family Discount
    Associate Cafeteria
    Economical on-site housing - rent includes all utilities, internet & satellite
    Associate Clubhouse, Fitness Facility

    Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

    Rooms

    Night Audit

    $19.00 - $21.00 / hour
    Gateway Canyon Resort

    Discover a place where wonder, adventure and relaxation meet. Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa rests on 180 acres in the red rock canyons of western Colorado. 72 room luxury Resort with amenities that include lodging, dining, UTV and Jeep tours, horseback riding, full service spa & air tours.

    The Overnight Security/Night Auditor combines responsibility for property security and night audit functions; auditing of all charges and postings, correcting work as required; reconciles daily activity and closes all accounts in preparation for the new day. All information will be processed and formatted into daily reports and distributed as the Morning Reports. Check-in/check-out hotel guests courteously and efficiently: process all payments according to hotel requirements. Provide information and assistance to guests and visitors.

    · Process payments to guest accounts; process adjustments, rebates, paid outs and credits as required.

    · Operate P.M.S. (Property Management System) and maintain security of system.

    · Verifies that all checks are closed; closes and logs any open check in the P.O.S. (Point of Sale) system.

    · Prints Food & Beverage end of day reports.

    · Audit Food & Beverage cashier’s work and correct discrepancies.

    · Audit all miscellaneous charges. (Banquets, Bars, Spa etc.)

    · Verifies package postings on house accounts.

    · Checks high balances, gets credit card approval or other payment information.

    · Verifies charge routing on all group/master accounts, correct any errors and post accordingly.

    · Sends out Daily DOL, Manual Posted Charges report.

    · Input all sales figures into the P.M.S. and balance all accounts (Property Management System).

    · Run Room & Tax verifying that all room rates posted.

    · Verify Cashier’s Report to drop log and paperwork.

    · Record room statistics.

    · Close P.O.S. after all work is balanced.

    · Run P.M.S. end of day program and close day.

    · Upload all necessary reports to Corporate reporting website.

    · Check in group house accounts.

    · Batch front desk credit card terminal.

    · Check that interfaces are up and running.

    · Run morning property reports and distribute accordingly.

    · Review Night Audit checklist and verify that all work has been completed.

    · Sign out and brief relief.

    · Restock all printers.

    · Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with on-coming Supervisor.

    · Other duties as reasonably requested.


    Full time, year round position - $19-$21/hour
    Medical, Dental, Vision & Life benefits
    401k Eligibility
    Friends & Family Discount
    Associate Cafeteria
    Economical on-site housing - rent includes all utilities, internet & satellite
    Associate Clubhouse, Fitness Facility

    Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

How to Apply

Please check back mid January for the 2026 Hiring Season job postings!

Apply online via the link below.

To manually apply: from our website main page, click on Contact in upper left corner. Scroll down to Job Opportunities.

Print, complete and return your application:

Via Mail – P.O. Box 339, Gateway, CO  81522
Via Email – hr@gatewaycanyons.com
Via Fax - 970.931.2823

Apply Now

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