The same dream draws so many people to the mountains: working at a resort; and hitting the slopes as often as possible. Of course, more people dream about it than actually live it, nervous about the realities of mountain life. Deer Valley has worked to create an atmosphere that offers an excellent balance between career and lifestyle.
Category Archives: Employees
The Many Benefits of Working at Deer Valley and Why Staff Keep Coming Back
Find job openings and learn more about career opportunities with Deer Valley at deervalley.com/jobs. Oftentimes, people think of ski resort jobs as seasonal, temporary positions, made for skiers looking for a laid-back lifestyle. However, Deer Valley has cultivated a community of staff that feels more like a family. Last year, over 51% of the 2,800 staff members celebrated five or
Deer Valley Resort Chefs to Cook at New York City’s James Beard House
Deer Valley Resort’s world-class culinary team will bring their award-winning alpine cuisine from the Wasatch Mountains to the Big Apple when they prepare an unforgettable dinner at New York City’s esteemed James Beard House on Friday, October 25, 2019. The James Beard Foundation (JBF) recently announced that six of Deer Valley’s culinary professionals will be cooking at
Deer Valley Resort’s Jodie Rogers Awarded Utah Restaurant Association Chef of the Year
The Utah Restaurant Association (URA) honored Deer Valley Resort Food & Beverage Director Jodie Rogers as Chef of the Year at the 2019 Utah Restaurant Industry Awards Gala. Guests gathered at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center to recognize stand-out culinary professionals in URA’s 76th year of serving Utah’s restaurant and food service industry. Rogers served
A Moment of Kindness Ignites a 4-Year-Old’s Interest in Skiing
When does an athlete decide to become a champion? Is there a moment in their childhood when they see themselves standing on the podium? Maybe the spark comes when someone older and wiser encourages them. When World Cup and Olympic Champion Mikaela Shiffrin was a young girl, she received some advice from three-time Olympian Heidi
Returning to Deer Valley Resort
Based in Ohio, Allen Meyer is a self-taught professional photographer specializing in commercial, travel, and landscape photography. What started as a way to document weekend road trips while working at Deer Valley Resort, along with a few seasons spent living in the back of his car, has developed into a passion. See more of Allen’s
Deer Valley A-Z | Rooster
Rescued from a local shelter in 2015, Rooster is a 2-year-old mixed breed avalanche search and rescue dog. During his short time at Deer Valley®, he’s become quite a celebrity and attracts a crowd whenever he’s near Silver Lake Lodge’s “beach” with his owner and trainer Mark Chytka, Deer Valley Ski Patrol supervisor. Rooster’s
Deer Valley Resort’s Food and Beverage Director Jodie Rogers Attends James Beard Foundation Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change
Award-winning Deer Valley Resort Food and Beverage Director Jodie Rogers was honored to participate in the James Beard Foundation (JBF)’s 13th Annual Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change at Shelburne Farms in Burlington, VT, September 11-13, 2017. The two-day immersion welcomed 14 renowned chefs from across the country to receive training on effective policy
8 Fun Winter Jobs at Deer Valley Resort (and Why You Should Apply Now)
It’s the same dream that attracts so many people to the mountains—a season of ski-bumming, working at a resort and hitting the slopes at every opportunity. Of course, more people dream about it than actually do it, worried about the realities of life in a mountain town. But Utah’s Deer Valley Resort has worked to
Chuck English: 36 Years at Deer Valley Resort
Chuck English is retiring as of January 16, 2017, after 36 years with Deer Valley Resort. Thank you Chuck, for your leadership, friendship and many contributions to Deer Valley Resort. We wish you all the best in your retirement. Chuck English served as director of mountain operations for Deer Valley Resort for 31 years and has worked