Join the Team: Winter Barista

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Boise, ID | Seasonal | Winter Operating Season

The Winter Barista at Bogus Basin helps guests with all transactions within the Food and Beverage department involving the Espresso cart operation during the winter operational season.

Why Bogus Basin?

Where Mountain Life Meets City Living:

Just 16 miles from Boise, Bogus Basin offers the unique chance to work in a mountain environment while living in one of the most livable cities in the U.S. Enjoy year-round recreation paired with a vibrant community atmosphere.

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin’s mission is to provide affordable, accessible, and sustainable mountain recreation and education for the Treasure Valley community. Every guest served supports that mission and connects them to the mountain experience.

Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors: Employees enjoy recreation perks, mountain access, and the opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment surrounded by nature—all while helping to enhance the guest experience at Bogus Basin.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Winter Barista, you’ll provide excellent beverage service, operate the Espresso cart efficiently, and ensure every guest receives friendly, professional, and accurate service. You’ll manage transactions, maintain supplies, and ensure a clean, welcoming work environment.

A Day in the Life

You’ll start your shift preparing the Espresso cart and coffee equipment, then serve coffee and espresso drinks to guests throughout the day. You’ll process cash and card transactions accurately, maintain stocked supplies, clean your workspace, and assist guests with any questions or special requests.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Quickly and efficiently prepare and serve coffee and espresso drinks that meet quality standards.
• Accurately and efficiently process guests’ transactions using POS terminals.
• Help maintain stocking levels for all sale items including prepackaged food items.
• Assist with cleaning the Espresso cart areas.
• Maintain a professional attitude toward guests and staff.
• Assist guests with questions or concerns, seeking help from a supervisor or manager when needed.
• Resolve cash tills and perform all check-out functions daily.
• Properly maintain and handle all equipment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all menu offerings.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job

• Promote safety by following safe practices and reporting any unsafe conditions or situations.
• Attend assigned training sessions.
• Perform other related tasks as necessary.

What You Bring to Bogus Basin

• Passionate about Bogus Basin’s mission.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and balance for long periods.
• Manual dexterity to handle cash and operate POS and coffee equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask accurately and efficiently.
• Availability to work mid-October through mid-May.

What We Offer

• Seasonal role with opportunities to return each year.
• Employee perks including a Bogus Basin season pass, food and beverage discounts, retail and rental discounts, and access to mountain recreation.
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment with community-focused values.

Working Conditions

• Restaurant environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Possible exposure to inclement weather.
• Be Part of Something Bigger

At Bogus Basin, you’ll do more than make coffee—you’ll help create a welcoming, fun, and professional environment for every guest. If you’re ready to bring your barista skills to the mountain, apply today and join our Winter Food & Beverage team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application assistance available upon request.