Live & Work Near Zion National Park

Expired: Apr 13, 2026

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Server / Host – Gateway to Zion National Park

Thunderbird Restaurant & East Zion Thunderbird Lodge
Mount Carmel Junction, Utah

Spend your season working at the crossroads of some of the most beautiful parks in the American West.

Thunderbird Restaurant is part of a fourth-generation family business that started in the 1930s as a small gas station serving homemade pie to travelers on Highway 89. Today the property includes a restaurant, gift shop, 9-hole golf course, 59-room hotel, and RV park.

We are looking for a friendly, dependable Server / Host to join our team for the season.

The Job

This position rotates between serving tables and hosting, giving employees a variety of front-of-house experience.

Serving duties

  • Taking guest orders

  • Delivering food and beverages

  • Providing attentive service to travelers from around the world

Hosting duties

  • Greeting and seating guests

  • Managing the wait list during busy times

  • Helping keep the dining room organized and welcoming

You’ll receive a mix of hosting and serving shifts each week.

Pay

  • Host shifts: $14 per hour

  • Server shifts: $7.50 per hour + tips

  • Servers keep their own tips (no tip share).

Season

March – October
Full-time seasonal schedule with consistent hours.

Employee Perks

  • Chevron fuel discounts

  • 30% off restaurant meals

  • 30% off gift shop purchases

  • Free shift meal

  • One free round of golf daily

  • Pool access

  • Best Western employee discount room rates nationwide


Location

Mount Carmel Junction sits between several incredible destinations:

  • Zion National Park

  • Bryce Canyon National Park

  • Grand Canyon National Park

  • Dixie National Forest

If you enjoy hiking, exploring national parks, meeting travelers, and working in a relaxed hospitality environment, this is a great place to spend a season.


How to Apply

Apply online. Contact Sharron with questions at Thunderbird.s.ut@gmail.com

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Contact Info

Thunderbird Restaurant & Motel

Thunderbird is a family-owned small business, homesteaded in 1931! We are famous for our ho-made pies, bread, sweet rolls, and muffins, and serve traditional American food from Homestyle breakfast to Shrimp & Steak dinners, seating 175 guests. The motel is a Best Western and has 61 rooms and a 9-hole executive golf course. This is a hot spot for avid hikers, ATVers, and soon Ebikers.

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