Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Join our Beyul Family!

We are looking to grow our team, which is also our community, for our 2026 summer season. From late May through October, we have back-to-back wellness & art retreats, company team retreats, weddings, idea conferences, and more. We are looking to hire motivated, responsible, and adventurous individuals to contribute to the incredible culture here at Beyul Retreat.

These jobs are unique, encompassing running a backcountry hotel, hosting retreats and weddings, operating a restaurant, and maintaining a ranch.

Each employee at Beyul Retreat wears different “hats” at different times, but the main roles we are hiring for are:

• (2) Back of House (BOH): Sous Chefs
• (1) Back of House (BOH): Prep Cook/ Dishwasher
• (3) Front of House (FOH): Servers/Bartenders

** Work will begin May 28th and go through the end of October 2026.

For staff utilizing Beyul-provided or Beyul-coordinated housing, Beyul will cover 50% of the monthly accommodation cost, with the employee portion typically ranging from $200–$500 per month, depending on room type, season, and availability.

For staff members who choose to provide their own housing by living in a personal camper or RV located on a nearby neighboring property, Beyul will increase the employee’s hourly wage by $2.00 per hour in lieu of housing support.

The Perks:

Our 32-acre property is surrounded by White River National Forest, with trails leading straight into the wilderness. It’s an ideal basecamp for hiking, backpacking, biking, stand-up paddle boarding, & rock climbing! We have a sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and complimentary yoga classes for staff to enjoy outside of busy hours and private groups. We work hard and play hard as we truly enjoy having a lot of fun together after work!

You are welcome to commute - we are 40m from Basalt, and 1 hr from Carbondale.

• All applicants are required to submit an application through the provided links below. We look forward to connecting and seeing if you’re the person we’re looking for to join our Summer family!

Prep Cook/Dishwasher

• Job Description

  As a Beyul Prep Cook/Dishwasher you are a key part of our food and beverage team. You are responsible for cleaning dishes in a food service environment to ensure that the kitchen has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans and glasses. These duties include prioritizing loads of different types of crockery and kitchenware, hand-washing dishes, loading the dishwasher and placing dishes to dry.

  Your other role will be prepping food for our team chefs.

  Your duties may also include helping the property team set up and take down chairs and tables. We are looking for a qualified individual who prioritizes hard work, discipline, and consistency in all that they do.

  This is a seasonal, hourly position.

  (You can commute - we are 40m from Basalt, 1 hr from Carbondale, although we prefer someone willing to relocate to our beautiful and wild land)

• Job Qualifications

  • Physical stamina and endurance to handle the demands of a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Flexibility to transition between different tasks and responsibilities based on the needs of the kitchen.
  • Attention to detail in cleaning and sanitation practices to uphold high hygiene standards.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate seamlessly with chefs, servers, and other kitchen staff.
  • Positive attitude, adaptable to changing job demands and needs
  • Previous experience in various kitchen roles, including dishwashing, prep cooking, and property maintenance is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
  • Ability to assist with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, and basic cooking tasks, as needed.
  • Willingness to assist in property maintenance tasks as needed
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the schedule.

• The Ideal Candidate

  • The ideal candidate is professional, hardworking, and reliable with a positive attitude.
  • Great time management skills
  • Agile and flexible, able to respond to different priorities and quickly rearrange their workflow to immediately get kitchen staff and servers the right type of dishes and support that they need.
  • Effective communication skills required
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Self-motivated with a high energy level
  • Ability to plan and multi-task at an efficient level
  • Hard worker who is always willing to help out the team when needed
  • You are able to read, speak, and understand the English language.

• Key Responsibilities

  • Washing dishes, cutlery, crockery, cast iron, and kitchen equipment while keeping the dish area clean, organized, and free of clutter.
  • Washing work areas, refrigerators, cooking equipment, walls and floors
  • Hard worker who is willing to help property team with set up and take down as needed
  • Taking garbage and trash to dumpster area
  • Ability to run resources and equipment to proper locations during meals.
  • Properly washes, stacks, and stores china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
  • Assembling, maintaining and breaking down the dish machine
  • On occasion you will need to help bus tables and clear plates.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times a day
  • Ability to place cases, pans, utensils and plates on both low and high shelves
  • Ability to work in hot and damp environments
  • Assists in the timely storing of food deliveries.
  • Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed.
  • Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time

• Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting at $24/hr
  • End of season bonus based on job performance throughout the season and completion of the entire event season through the end of October
  • We have a sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and complimentary yoga classes for staff to enjoy outside of busy hours and private groups.
  • Our 32-acre property is surrounded by White River National Forest, with trails leading straight into the wilderness. It’s an ideal basecamp for hiking, backpacking, biking, stand-up paddle boarding, & rock climbing!