THE MISSION OF EVERY STRATER TEAM MEMBER: To deliver the unique story of The Strater in the form of a guest experience where the guest feels as though they BELONG in the story and is an actual part of the living history of The Strater. We do this by CONNECTING to the STORIES of The Strater, Our Guests and Ourselves; Understanding and Enjoying the HISTORY we are surrounded by and working in; Taking PRIDE in our role in delivering a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE to our guests; Participating in the CRAFTSMANSHIP of The Strater Experience (every detail is an opportunity); and Delivering a sense of BELONGING to our guests and to each other as part of the Strater Team!

If this Mission resonates with you and you’d like to join our team, please contact us.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (PDF Download)

CURRENT AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Belle Lady-The Diamond Belle Saloon at the Historic Strater Hotel is looking for a Part-Time Belle Lady to join our legendary team.

Candidates should have experience in restaurant service, and be a team player who is willing to ensure tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Professional appearance, attitude and must be comfortable wearing a Belle Lady Uniform. Strong communication skills are a must and have open scheduling availability, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Mahogany Grille Breakfast Server-Help start everybody’s day off right as a Part-Time Breakfast Server at the famous Mahogany Grille at the Historic Strater Hotel.

Candidates should have experience in restaurant service, and a professional appearance and attitude. Must be a team player, who is willing to ensure tasks are done correctly and efficiently.  Provide top-notch service to our hotel guests, tourists, and locals. Strong communication skills are a must and have open scheduling availability, weekends and holidays.

PM Restaurant Service Manager-As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering high quality food and beverage service while maximizing our guest satisfaction. You will hire, train and inspire the people that make your restaurant standout. Here’s more of what you’ll get to do:

• Driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Creating a FUN, safe environment for team members to develop.
• Ensuring compliance with all employment policies.
• Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline.
• Selecting top talent to add to our winning team.
• Understanding, and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests at all times.Candidates should have experience in restaurant service, and staff management. Being able to multitask and make well thought out decisions is a must. Must be available nights, weekends and holidays and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. This full-time position offers health benefits and accrued PTO. Successful candidates exhibit a positive, respectful, team-oriented attitude.

Marketing Coordinator-As the Marketing Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the efforts and initiatives of the Strater Hotel’s marketing team, which consists of the marketing committee, the advertising agency of record, and outside resources, as necessary.

• Serve as a central hub for project and promotional requests to put into action the necessary team/resources to properly and efficiently distribute the message.
• Production management of marketing projects – including trafficking materials internally to and from the department heads, assuring timely and cost-effective completion of The Strater Hotel’s marketing and promotions.
• Distribution of materials to distribution channels as necessary.
• Attend Marketing Committee Meetings and provide necessary input and reporting to same.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Indesign, Google Analytics and Word Press CMS.

Candidates should have 1 year (preferred) experience in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality and Tourism and an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree. Being able to multitask and make well thought out decisions is a must. This full time position offers health benefits and accrued PTO. Successful candidates exhibit a positive, respectful, team-oriented attitude.

Maintenance Technician-The Historic Strater Hotel is looking for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our team.

• 1 year of Maintenance experience required.
• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting experience (preferred).
• Detail oriented.
• Clean driving record required.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Available, weekends, holidays and on call nights/weekends.

This full-time position offers health benefits and accrued PTO. Successful candidates exhibit a positive, respectful, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.

Mahogany Grille Host/Busser-The Mahogany Grille at the Historic Strater Hotel is looking to add to our service staff team with a Part-Time Host/Busser.

Candidates should have experience in restaurant service. A team player, who is willing to ensure tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Provide top-notch service to our hotel guests, tourists, and locals. Strong communication skills, professional appearance and attitude are a must. Also, open scheduling availability, night, weekends and holidays.

Housekeeper/Laundry Attendant-The Historic Strater Hotel is looking for a Part-Time Housekeeper/Laundry Attendant to join our team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Cleaning and upkeep of guest rooms and hotel public areas as assigned. Ensure quality standards are maintained and assist in laundry operations.

Requirements:

• Impeccable attention to cleanliness, detail, and safety.
• Available 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 7 days a week.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

PM Food Runner-The Historic Strater Hotel is looking for Bar Staff to join our team as Food Runners. Be in on all of the action in the famous Diamond Belle Saloon and The Office Spiritorium.

Candidates should have experience in restaurant and bar service. Team player, who is willing to ensure tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Provide top-notch service to our hotel guests, tourists, and locals. Strong communication skills, professional appearance and attitude are a must. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Strong computer skills and open scheduling availability, night, weekends and holidays.

Line Cook-The Historic Strater Hotel is looking for a Line Cook to join our kitchen team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products, according to Strater recipes and standards, as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Candidates should have a minimum two (2) years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking. A team player, who is willing to ensure tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Strong service and communication skills, professional appearance and attitude are a must. Also, open scheduling availability, nights, weekends and holidays.

Is this you? If so, please apply to join the team that keeps history alive in Durango.

HIRING PROCESS

We welcome your interest in becoming part of the Strater family. We pledge to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, age, or disability. All job offers are contingent on a positive reference check and a positive criminal background check.
If you are offered a job after having been interviewed by the department manager, you will meet with Human Resources to complete new hire paperwork and receive a basic overview of some important policies and what the Strater has to offer. Group orientation is scheduled with other new employees, with a deeper dive into the culture, craftsmanship, and experience of Strater team members.

Please download the application by clicking on the PDF, printing it, completing it and returning it to us by mail, email or drop it off at the Strater front desk: (you can also attach a resume if you have one).

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (PDF Download)

Human Resource Manager

HR@Strater.com
970.375.7181
970.259.2208 Fax

Strater Hotel
Attention: Human Resource Manager
699 Main Avenue
Durango, Colorado 81301