Live. Work. Explore. at the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial!

Posted: Apr 17, 2026

Food Outlet Attendant, Lead Food Outlet Attendant, Food Outlet Assistant Manager, Employee Dining Room Lead, Kitchen Steward, Kitchen Shift Supervisor

Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Xanterra Travel Collection

Keystone, South Dakota

Wages/Pay
$13.75 - $23.85 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 01, 2026

Live. Work. Explore. as part of our team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial!

Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety of dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. Regardless of your job, you will be a proud steward of the park and play a vital role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.


Food Outlet Attendant

Job Summary:
The Food Outlet Attendant is responsible for assisting guests as the purchase items from the Food and Beverage outlets, including greeting guests, answering questions related to the food and menu items, and following procedures to capture the sale and purchase if items.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Starting in April or May and ending in September or October 2026
Pay: $13.85/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Lead Food Outlet Attendant

Job Summary:
This position assists with providing training to Food Outlet Attendants and ensuring standards and policies are followed, while ensuring excellent guest service. This position may also perform the duties of the Food Outlet Attendant as needed.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: April/May to October/November
Pay: $16.00/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Employee Dining Room Lead

Job Summary:
This position oversees the Employee Dining Room (EDR) while assisting with training to Food & Beverage Attendants and ensuring standards and policies are followed. This position may also perform the duties of the Food & Beverage Attendant as needed.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: April 2026 - October 2026
Pay: $17.70/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Kitchen Steward

Job Summary:
Keeps premises of concession building, Dormitory, or other assigned buildings in clean and orderly condition.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May 2026 - October 2026
Pay: $16.25/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Kitchen Shift Supervisor

Job Summary:
The Food Outlet/Kitchen Shift Supervisor II assists with planning, ordering, and preparation and cooking of food for both customer and employee outlets, while ensuring all standards are met and processes/procedures are being followed.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: April 2026 to November 2026
Pay: $19.65/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Why Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
We are a welcoming community who works hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Mount Rushmore and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Mount Rushmore:

  • Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)

  • On-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)

  • 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

  • The adventure of a lifetime!

Benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Wellness Program

  • Learning and Development Program

Perks:

  • Black Hills VIP Training Pass Discounts for local attractions

  • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

  • Planned employee trips and activities

  • 15% Verizon service/products discount

  • $350 Referral Bonus Program

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Xanterra Travel Collection

Mount Rushmore National Memorial symbolizes the ideals of freedom and democracy; it is a tribute to four presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln, and their invaluable contributions to the founding, expansion, preservation, and unification of the United States. Each year, more than 3 million visitors from all over the world come to visit our nation’s Shrine of Democracy.

Location
South Dakota
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
175
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing is dormitory-style living with 2-3 residents per room.
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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