Your Yellowstone Adventure Starts Here—Join Our Team for summer 2026!

Posted: Apr 15, 2026

Sous Chef, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Wages/Pay
$1,788.00 - $1,988.00 / 2-weeks
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 14, 2026

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three!


Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef, you would be in a high-pressure position that manages and oversees the food production and sanitation in the kitchen, requires knowledge of all back-of-the-house operations and conduct daily service based on preplanned recipes and pars. Sous Chef positions are available to work in our historic restaurants or quick service outlets. This position requires floor supervision of back of the house staff in addition to creating an organized environment to meet guest service needs. This position reports directly to the Chef of the operation.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Early April - Early November
Pay: $1,940 - $2,136 Bi-Weekly
Schedule: Typical schedule is 45+/- hours, 5 days/per week (will include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Chef

As a Chef, you would be in a high-pressure position that manages and oversees the food production and sanitation in the kitchen, requires knowledge of all back-of-the-house operations and conduct daily service based on preplanned recipes and pars. Chef positions are available to work in our historic restaurants, quick service outlets or employee dining facilities.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Mid March - Early November

Wage: $2,076-$2,288 Bi-weekly

Schedule: Typical schedule is 45+/- hours, 5 days/per week (will include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Summary:

  • As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you would be responsible for assisting with training, scheduling and mentoring of the front of the house staff. Managers will have floor coverage during business hours and direct flow of service to provide excellent guest service.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Early April - Early November

Wage: $1,788-$1,848 Bi-weekly

Schedule: Typical schedule is 45+/- hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work 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 Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

  • Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost

  • Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included

  • No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck

  • A 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!

Perks:

  • Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass

  • Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)

  • Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi

  • Employee discounts at local gateway communities

  • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

  • $350 Referral Bonus Program

  • The adventure of a lifetime!

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Contact Info

Yellowstone National Park Lodges

At Yellowstone National Park Lodges, we work hard, share a passion for the environment, and create memorable experiences for our guests. We offer seasonal and year-round positions in guest services, housekeeping, food & beverage, and more. Wouldn’t you love to join the team and experience what many people describe as a "life-changing experience"?

Location
Montana and Wyoming
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
3500
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
For $17.00 per day, seasonal employees are guaranteed in-park dormitory-style housing that includes Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), laundry, utilities, and all meals. These room & board costs are charged biweekly through an automatic payroll deduction.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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