Advance your culinary skills & experience Montana hospitality!

Posted: Jul 12, 2026

Lead Line Cook

Grand Union Hotel & Union Grille Restaurant

Fort Benton, Montana

Wages/Pay
$17.00 - $20.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Jul 20, 2026

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

This position is for an experienced lead line cook who is serious about the industry and looking to gain culinary experience/advance into a Sous position.

This position could be Seasonal or Year around! 

Private housing is included...live in your own one bedroom/1 bath furnished apartment with laundry! The apartment is a short 5 minute walk from the hotel, and located just a block from the Missouri River.

Be part of the BOH team in a hard-working but fun, positive, team-focused work environment, located in the Historic Grand Union Hotel in Fort Benton, Montana! (Read more about this incredible spot at the end of this post!)

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the line during service, ensuring every plate meets our high standards.

  • Train and inspire the kitchen team.

  • Assist with ordering, inventory, and menu development.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 3+ years in a professional kitchen.

  • Strong cooking skills, organization, and a cool head under pressure.

  • A passion for learning and growing into a Sous chef role.

  • Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a team-first mentality.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Direct mentorship from our Chef.

  • Competitive pay + tip share.

  • Staff meals & discounts.

Apply now — send your resume and tell us about the dish you’re most proud of!

We run dinner service 7 nights a week, June 1-September 30. You'll be responsible for running the kitchen for 2 of those nights. October 1-May 31, we are open 5 nights a week.

For over 25 years, we have offered a top-notch, fine dining experience featuring locally sourced ingredients and elevated dishes, gaining a reputation for consistently fine fare.

About us:

The Grand Union Hotel sits on the banks of the Missouri and is the oldest operating Hotel in Montana, at 142 years old! It underwent a major renovation throughout in the late 90’s, and now has 26 beautifully appointed guest rooms. The Historic dining room has a seasonal patio for dining al fresco, and is a classically designed treasure to work in. We are known for our fine dining cuisine and beautiful space, and in the Summer we host guests from all over the World!

Fort Benton is a sleepy, small Montana town/tourist destination, on the banks of the Missouri River. Lewis and Clark came through here, and the town is known as "The Birthplace of the West." Three outfitters work out of Fort Benton, taking guests on multi-day river trips. Time slows down here...people are relaxed and on trips of a lifetime!

How to Apply

Come be part of history at the Grand Union! Inquire for more information about the position at our email, request an application or send a resume to grandunionhiringteam@gmail.com

Contact Info

Grand Union Hotel & Union Grille Restaurant

We are the oldest operating hotel in Montana at 143 years old! We have 26 rooms & a 50 seat fine-dining restaurant that expands to a patio in the Summer. Guests from all over the World visit us. The owners are 3 years in, and native Montanans with a passion for hospitality!

Location
Montana
Season
Year Round
Staff size
50
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
We have private rooms available in a shared house, just down the street from our property. Depending on position and situation, we also have a 1 bedroom/1 bath or 2 bedroom/1 bath available...for higher level position or a couple.
Family housing available
Yes
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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