The Front Climbing Club - Salt Lake CitySouth Main
Got a passion for great food and good vibes? Come be the heartbeat of Rumsy's - our café at the base of the wall - and pitch in on the gym floor when the crew needs you. If you thrive on variety, love feeding a hungry crowd, and want to be part of something more than just a job, keep reading.
The Front Climbing Club isn't your average gym - it's basecamp for Utah's climbing community. We build spaces that spark connection, push people toward their next send, and bring folks together over shared chalk dust and good coffee. Whether someone's tying in for their first climb or their thousandth, we want them to feel like they've found their people. That spirit runs through every corner of our gyms - including the café.
This is a full-time, hybrid role based at our Salt Lake City and South Main gyms, paying $17–$21/hour. You'll spend most of your time behind the counter and in the kitchen at Rumsy's, crafting food and drinks for climbers refueling between routes - and you'll also step onto the gym floor to support front desk, member service, and safety monitoring when needed. It's a role built for someone who likes variety and wants to be woven into the full fabric of The Front.
In the Café:
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Serve up food and drinks (yes, including beer) with genuine warmth and hospitality
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Prep hot and cold menu items with an eye for quality, consistency, and presentation
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Keep the espresso machine humming and know your way around a good coffee drink
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Stock, prep, and rotate ingredients while helping manage food cost and waste
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Keep the café spotless - counters, tables, kitchen, the whole scene
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Team up with the chef and management to dream up new menu ideas
On the Gym Floor:
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Welcome climbers in, check them in, and help them feel at home
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Answer questions about memberships, programs, and gear
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Keep an eye on the climbing floor for safety - certification tags, belay technique, fall zones
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Run belay tests and autobelay orientations as needed
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Jump into cleaning, facility walk-throughs, and whatever the shift calls for
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Pitch in on events, promotions, and vendor markets when they roll through
You might be a great fit if:
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You've got 5+ years of experience across work, school, or trade training - including at least 2 years of combined serving and cooking experience
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You hold (or can get) a Utah Alcohol Server Permit and a food handler's card, and you're 21 or older
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You've got barista chops and know your espresso drinks
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You're First Aid/CPR certified (or ready to get certified) and comfortable with the Utah Alcohol Certification for floor duties
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You genuinely love food, people, and climbing - and it shows
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You can stand, move, and stay sharp through an 8–12 hour shift, lifting up to 50 lbs when the gym side calls for it
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You're calm under pressure, quick on your feet, and always looking for ways to make someone's day better
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Nights and weekends work with your schedule
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Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability, plus accident coverage
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401(k) retirement plan
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Free gym membership
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Discounts on food and merchandise
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PTO
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A crew that feels like a climbing partner, not just coworkers
If you're ready to bring your energy to both the kitchen and the crag-side floor, we want to hear from you. Come be part of a team that treats climbing - and community - like the main event. Apply today and let's get you on the crew.
We're an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all.
