Culinary Host - Denver; Seasonal

Culinary Host - Denver (Seasonal Full Time, March to November)

Job Category:
Onboard

Requisition Number: CULIN
002888

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• Posted :
  January 20, 2026
• Full-Time

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Onboard Train - Colorado
3880 Wynkoop Street
Denver, CO 80216, USA

Armstrong Collective is the parent company of Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit, unforgettable rail experiences in Western Canada and the American Southwest. Since 1990, we have grown to become the largest privately‑owned luxury rail company in the world, having welcomed over 2.4 million guests onboard. We are committed to living our values:
Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. We foster a work environment of respect, integrity, and honesty; where diversity is valued, and talent is developed to support the growth of our team members and our company.

Purpose

Reporting to the Onboard Management Team, the Culinary Host delivers exceptional guest service and life‑changing experiences through preparing upscale meals, organizing and maintaining a clean galley, and ensuring precisely executed food presentations for guests in the Signature and Premium railcars over a three (3) day rail journey from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT.

We are looking exceptional Culinary Hosts to join our Onboard team who can be role models and champions of our values and culture. Team members who can deliver service excellence and upscale meals to our guests.

This position is deemed Safety Alert since regular access to an active railway area is required. The Culinary Host is part of the Onboard team, responsible for the health and safety of colleagues, guests, the public, property, and the environment.

• Comfortable engaging and interacting with guests to ensure their understanding of the menu and proper order taking.
• Execute preparation of dishes and ensure all items served to our guests follow Canyon Spirit (CS) pre‑established recipes, plating specifications, and menus while completing service in a timely manner.
• Provide fast and efficient sanitation of all dishes and equipment to support daily services.
• Organize the process of food preparation so that everything runs smoothly. Work with Train Manager and team to coordinate appropriate service timing.
• Maintain inventory of food, supplies, products, and equipment according to procedures.
• Ensuring food delivery matches inventory requirements.
• Document and communicate food quality, presentation, packaging consistency and variations through food audits and communication with leadership. Manage time, the completing of tasks, and inspecting food presentation before serving.
• Ensure the galley runs efficiently, in an organized manner, and remains clean.
• Able to understand and follow up with guests regarding food allergies and dietary preferences.

• Adhere to all Canyon Spirit's safety and security standards.
• Adhere to food safety and proper food handling procedures and HACCP guidelines.
• Understanding of dietary needs, considerations and requirements.
• Adhere to Canyon Spirit policies and procedures for the wearing, removal, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure to hazards and other health risks.
• Abide by best practice standards for cleaning procedures, slicing techniques, equipment maintenance, utensil sanitizing, proper refrigeration, heating requirements, hand washing, preventing cross‑contamination, spoilage, temperature guidelines, and disposal.
• Follow the company’s, Colorado’s, and Utah’s policies when serving alcoholic beverages and food services.
• Report safety issues to your supervisor in a timely manner.

• Maintain a positive attitude with the team to create meaningful moments and achieve extraordinary outcomes.
• Adapt, if required, to work in multiple railcars with varying teams over a 3‑day rail journey.
• Work closely with other hosts to provide seamless services and address any guest issues.
• Help your team members as required and communicate regarding inventory, cleanliness, safety, and…