Work and Play in the heart of the Sawtooth Mountains!

Epic Scenery
Best Hot Spring In Idaho
We Love Our Employees!
Meet New Friends
Service With A Smile
Beauty In Every Direction
Community Gatherings
Beer Tastings
Sushi Night
Summer Jobs Can Lead To Careers
Our Beloved Sawtooth Mountains
Live Music!

Mountain Village Resort

Mountain Village Resort is a family & locally owned company. We operate a Lodge, The Stanley Outpost, Restaurant, Saloon, Dance Hall, Mercantile, Gas & Service Station. We are open year-round. Our busiest season is Memorial Day - Labor Day. Our company motto: Customer Service - Cleanliness - The product we sell

Beautiful Stanley, Idaho the gateway to the Sawtooth Mountains, Frank Church Wilderness Area and the White Cloud Wilderness area and of course rafting adventures on the Main Salmon River as well as the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. There are over 300 plus high alpine lakes in the Sawtooth National Recreation area and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails.

Location
Idaho
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Year Round
Staff size
60-90 seasonal
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good

About Mountain Village Resort

Mountain Village Resort is nestled in the beautiful Sawtooth Valley surrounded by the jagged peaks looming in the distance.  Our business consists of a 61 room Lodge, RV Parking Restaurant, Saloon, Mercantile, Gas Station and Service Station.

The Employee Experience

Come to Stanley to work hard and play hard in  one incredibly beautiful locations you can find. Endless oportunities to get your outdoor fix whether it be hiking, biking backpacking, getting on the river or swimming in our lakes.  Although a very small town during the summer the is a active nightlife scene with numerous places to stop and eat and drink.   Street dances every Thursday to enjoy.    You will meet people from all walks of life and countries from around the world. 

Mountain Village offers a safe and respectful environment where all of our staff in all departments work together as a team.  This creating a positive work experience and inturn a positive experience for our guests. 

Ideal Candidate

If you love the outdoors and want to wake up to stunning views and breath crisp mountain air before your day at work, Mountain Village has a variety of positions available. We welcome vivacious individuals wanting to be part of a team that is dedicated to Mountain Village Resort's commitment to unsurpassed customer service.

Room and Board

Housing is provided at a discounted rate to Mountain Village Resort employees.  All housing is within walking distance to the businesses. Our housing consists of private studio apartments as well as one bedromm apartments.There is also a number of shared housing units that offer private bedrooms with shared common areas The majority of our staff enjoy either a private bedroom or private apartment. We believe it is important for everyone to have their own private space to decompress and relax.  . We also have dormitory style housinmg available as well. Rent and utilities are deducted from employee's paychecks.

Employee Perks

Mountain Village Resort offers employee discounts in our mercantile, gas station and our restaurant .  Enjoy the stunning views from our private natural hot springs on the premises, reserved for guests and employees only.  Full time employees are offered health, life & vision insurance.

Getting Here and Getting Around

Stanley is a remote town in the Mountains.  Public transportation is not available.  Mountain Village Resort is the main business in town and provides a majority of the necessities needed and is a short walk away from "downtown", which consists of small retail shops, restaurants, bars, public library and post office.  Biking is an option if you do not have your own transportation.

For Fun

Stanley is the outdoor enthusiast's dream! Hiking, biking, white water rafting, boating, fishing, camping and exploring the beauty of the surroundings are common activities.

Town offers a street dance during summer months to "kick up some dirt" and meet some new friends. Along with the street dance there is the Sawtooth Gathering that lasts a weekend with numerous bands playing here at Mountain Village as well as at the Gatherings offsite location.  For the 21 and over the Saloon at Mountain Village frequently has live music weekly in our dance hall along with free pool, foosball and darts. Festivals of all types occur throughout the summer and fall in Stanley.

Current Job Openings

    Food and Beverage

    Bartender

    Stanley

    We are looking for a few experienced high volume bartenders to join our team for the summer season and beyond.   Our bartenders in our saloon, dance hall and off site events need to be level headed, work well under pressure have fun and be able to provide excellent service to our guests while multi tasking handling the bar.  The bartenders rotate from bartending the saloon and dance hall as well as private and off site events to serving guests on the saloon floor.  

    If you enjoy a highpaced environment and looking for a work hard and play hard summer this could be for you. 

    Housekeeper

    Stanley
    Includes but is not limited to: cleaning rooms, vacuuming, cleaning & sanitizing bathrooms, dusting, making beds. Must be self-motivated, dependable and can efficiently execute tasks with minimal supervision. Property includes 61 rooms, a conference room and a hot springs facility.

    Maintenance/Groundskeeper/Janitorial

    Stanley
    Maintaining clean grounds and functional equipment throughout our property. Including, but is not limited to general repairs, lawn maintenance & watering, cleaning, sweeping, garbage removal and painting. Works flexible shifts & is on their feet for long periods of time. Self-motivated, dependable

    Morning Lead Line Cook

    Stanley

    Kitchen experience required – fryer, grill, prep work, sandwich prep, salad prep and cleaning. Cleanliness, willingness to work, calm under pressure, and must be able to communicate effectively with other workers, listen and take directions from Kitchen Managers. Health & safety training provided.

    Server/Host

    Stanley

    We are a fast casual three meal service a day restaurant that is high voliumne.   Working in a restaurant can be challenging and rewarding as well as fun and stressfull.  We are looking for a few experienced servers that are well organized, team players that can multi-task be leveled headed and provide consistent friendly service to our guests. As with any restaurant youll be required to seat guests, take orders, serve the guests bustables ancarry your own bank and well dont forget to complete daily side work    Be able to enjoy coming to work with a smile. If you fit these qualifications please apply and join ourteam for a summer of a lifetime or longer as year around positions are available

    Service Shop Assistant/Tire Technician

    Stanley
    In conjunction with the gas station, we offer a full-service mechanic shop. Duties include, but are not limited to mechanical work, servicing vehicles, tire changing & balancing and detailing cars while maintaining a clean & organized shop. Tire knowledge and basic vehicle mechanics is required.

How to Apply

Please complete our online application via the link below. We look forward to hearing from you!

 Email jobs@mountainvillage.com or call 208-774-4688 with questions. 

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