National and state park hospitality operator across 5,000+ lodges, restaurants, and concessions
Xanterra operates lodges, dining, retail, and concessions across U.S. national and state parks—a distributed, high-volume hospitality footprint requiring coordinated operations across dozens of properties. The tech stack is operations-first (Kronos, 7shifts, Opera POS, CMMS, Power BI) with limited engineering investment, reflecting a labor-intensive, seasonal business. The hiring acceleration is concentrated in ops (154 roles) and junior positions (170 open), driven by pain points in food cost control, vendor management, and facility-level labor scheduling.
Notable leadership hires: Tour Director, Retail Lead Associate, Food & Beverage Director, Dining Room Lead
Xanterra Travel Collection operates the largest portfolio of lodges, restaurants, retail shops, and hospitality concessions within U.S. national and state parks. The company manages iconic properties ranging from mountain wilderness locations to desert environments, serving leisure travelers seeking adventure, historic character, or luxury experiences. Operations span accommodation, food and beverage, retail, and ancillary services across geographically dispersed sites. The business model is seasonal, with recurring cycles of facility openings and closings that drive staffing and inventory challenges. Active hiring is concentrated in operations, hospitality, and food-service roles, with 327 open positions and acceleration over the past 30 days.
Xanterra operates lodges, restaurants, retail shops, and concession services at U.S. national and state parks. It is the largest operator of park hospitality infrastructure in the country.
Core systems include Kronos (labor scheduling), 7shifts (workforce management), Opera POS (point of sale), CMMS (maintenance), Power BI (reporting), and HubSpot (CRM). Infrastructure: Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Meraki.
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