Kalispel Grill Server - Now Hiring!

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a federally recognized Native American tribe located in the state of Washington. As a sovereign entity, the tribe operates various enterprises and services that support the welfare and development of its members and the broader community. One of the key sectors of the tribe's enterprises is hospitality, offering unique cultural experiences combined with exceptional guest services. The tribe is committed to honoring its heritage while fostering economic self-sufficiency and sustainable growth. The Kalispel Tribe actively promotes equal employment opportunities while upholding Indian preference policies, prioritizing qualified Kalispel Tribal members, their spouses, and other Indian tribal members for employment opportunities. Their culture of respect, community, and excellence permeates throughout their operations, including their hospitality offerings. Kalispel Hospitality is a department within the tribe that is devoted to delivering outstanding guest experiences through warm, friendly, and attentive service. Central to their approach are core values such as making people feel special, owning responsibility, welcoming everyone with respect, and choosing excellence every day. Their hospitality team embodies these principles by offering authentic service with a smile, anticipating guest needs, and ensuring that every visitor to their facilities feels valued and cared for. The role currently open is that of a Restaurant Server at the Kalispel Golf & Country Club (KGCC), which is a part of the tribe's hospitality services. This position is an hourly, at-will employment opportunity that involves serving patrons in the restaurant dining room with professionalism and courteous attentiveness. The server works within the framework of Washington State Regulations, tribal policies, and KGCC procedures to create an enjoyable dining atmosphere. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking beverage and food orders, serving meals, handling payments, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the server station. The role requires good communication skills, familiarity with wine pairings, and the ability to operate a point-of-sale (POS) system efficiently. Candidates will need to be knowledgeable about the menu and daily specials and be able to clearly communicate these offerings to patrons, adding to the guest experience. Collaboration and teamwork are essential as servers assist one another to maintain a high standard of service throughout the shift. Additional duties include side work to uphold cleanliness and stocking levels, accurate financial transactions, and attendance at training sessions. The position mandates specific health and safety certifications, such as a valid health card, Hepatitis A vaccination, and Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) certification. Candidates must be willing to undergo drug testing and background investigations as part of the hiring process. Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays is also required. The physical demands of the job are significant, involving standing, walking, lifting objects up to 65 pounds, and repetitive movements, all in a busy restaurant environment. Working for Kalispel Hospitality means embracing the tribe's core purpose of making people feel special and living by its values of pride, respect, and excellence. Employees are part of a team that strives to create memorable guest experiences while honoring tribal traditions and complying with all regulatory and tribal standards. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about service and hospitality to grow within a culturally respectful and supportive environment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain tribal gaming license
• valid health card
• hepatitis A vaccination
• mandatory alcohol server training (MAST) certification
• available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• favorable background investigation outcome
• willingness to work in fast-paced environment
• physical ability to lift or move up to 65 pounds
• excellent verbal communication skills
• ability to work as part of a team