The time has come to apply for winter jobs at Deer Valley! With over 50 various positions open and more opening in September and October for this upcoming 2022-23 winter season, there’s a position suited for just about everyone interested in joining the Deer Valley family. Job options include indoor, outdoor, full-time, and part-time, along with year-round positions. 

All jobs have great perks and benefits, including 401k, health insurance, retail & restaurant discounts, lift passes, and more! Here are our top picks of jobs to snag this winter, plus highlights of many other job opportunities:

SKIER SERVICES JOBS

Experienced Ski Instructor. For anyone with a passion for skiing and experience teaching ski lessons—this is the ideal job. Spend the entire day skiing on Deer Valley’s mountain playground, sharing the fun sport of skiing with students who are eager to learn. Deer Valley is in need of ski instructors, especially experienced ones, but does have positions available for aspiring ski instructors with no experience willing to go through Deer Valley’s incredible ski instructor program.

Children’s Center Attendant. Entertain children indoors before or after ski lessons, along with non-skiing children. A typical day would involve play, art projects, singing, dancing, and general fun entertainment. Staff will work with children ranging from two months old to 12 years old, with the opportunity to work with age groups they feel most comfortable caring for.

Other skier services job opportunities: 

• Conveyor Life Operator
• Rental Shop Technician
• Basket Check Attendant

MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS JOBS

Chairlift Operator. Get some fresh air and scenery while working, along with frequent breaks and lots of interaction with guests and colleagues. Although safety and protocol are top priorities, chairlift operators have a lot of fun and even get to participate in silly, but amusing, annual sporting events. 

Other mountain operations job opportunities: 

• Lift Ticket Checker
• Outdoor Guest Services Attendant
• Rossignol Test Center Staff
• Snowmaker 

CULINARY JOBS

Cook. Deer Valley needs cooks and is looking at all levels of experience. Deer Valley has a great reputation for excellence in food and beverage and has kickstarted many an aspiring chef’s career. With numerous open positions within the F&B department, this winter is a great opportunity to learn and grow with our talented team. Plus, many non-tipped positions pay $20 or more per hour. Deer Valley has several restaurants open year-round, so there are year-round job opportunities as well.

Other culinary job opportunities: 

• Baker – all levels
• Dishwasher/Steward
• Lodge Attendant/Janitorial
• Restaurant Host/Busperson/Server/Food Runner

LODGING JOBS

Housekeeping. One of the highest paying entry-level jobs at Deer Valley is housekeeping. If you have a knack for cleaning and keeping things tidy, this could be the position for you. With over 400 units under management, the resort’s housekeeping team is smooth-running and efficient. Help provide a safe and clean environment for guests, members, and employees by applying now.

Front Desk Service Agent. Staff working in this position play a key role in helping to make guests’ trips more memorable. Along with assisting with checking guests in and out, creativity and attention to detail are important skills for assisting in concierge duties. No day is ever the same – perhaps you may help a couple make a romantic dinner reservation or help save the day by running to the store to replace a child’s lost toy. 

Other lodging job opportunities: 

• Guest Services Agent
• Bellstaff/Driver
• Spa Technician

MAINTENANCE JOBS

Building Maintenance. From technical maintenance to general upkeep, Deer Valley works diligently on lodges, buildings, and equipment to keep everything in tip-top condition throughout the winter. As a member of the team, you’ll get to work with homeowners, destination guests, and staff members. 

Spa Technician. Join the maintenance team and help maintain hot tubs, patios, and decks. Staff in this role should have at least basic level maintenance skills and good mechanical aptitude. Daily responsibilities will include maintenance and upkeep of spas, along with repairs as needed. Experience with spas is helpful but not required.

Other maintenance job opportunities: 

• Fleet Maintenance
• Ski Lift Maintenance 

YEAR-ROUND JOBS

For jobs that start sooner and extend beyond the winter months, Deer Valley has many positions open for year-round employment including housekeeping, maintenance technician, recruitment, supervisor and management positions, and more. The resort has a wonderful family of staff members to work alongside you as you grow in your career.

Applicants can see all open positions and apply at deervalley.com/jobs.

UPCOMING JOB FAIRS

It’s never too early to apply for winter 2022-23 indoor and outdoor jobs, as those positions are open for applications now. Deer Valley also has upcoming job fairs happening this fall:

Outdoor Drive Thru Job Fairs: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Snow Park Loading Zone in front of Snow Park Lodge)

• September 15

Indoor Job Fairs: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Fresh Tracks Kitchen dining area, restaurant located inside Snow Park Lodge)

• October 13
• November 10

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT DEER VALLEY 

The Deer Valley staff is a key factor in creating the resort’s reputation for excellence. Known as “The Deer Valley Difference,” staff members’ commitment to exceptional customer service is unparalleled and sets the resort apart from others in the industry.

Many benefits come with joining the Deer Valley family. The resort has a diverse and welcoming staff of over 2,800 amazing individuals, with over 1,100 members who have worked with the resort for five seasons or more. Competitive wages and all jobs include the following perks and benefits:

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Retail & Restaurant Discounts
• Tuition Discount Programs
• Lift Passes and more!

Search all job openings and learn more about career opportunities with Deer Valley at deervalley.com/jobs. If any of these departments or positions are of interest, get your application in and expect one of the responsive recruiting team members or hiring managers to get back to you within 48 hours.

Sip and sample brews from over two dozen Utah breweries at the inaugural Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival on September 17 and 18, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This one-of-a-kind-beer festival includes a scenic chairlift ride on Silver Lake Express to and from the festival area, dining, plus a full slate of activities.

Attendees to Park City’s only beer festival will enjoy the opportunity to sample a wide range of beer flavors and styles, including many full-strength selections. The festival was created to celebrate Utah’s brewing culture and is exclusive to breweries from Utah. Expect to see local producers, such as Offset Bier and Park City Brewing, as well as nationally recognized brewers from the Beehive State, including Squatters and Uinta, who kickstarted Utah’s craft brew scene several decades ago.

The Beer & Music Garden will be located on the grassy infield at Silver Lake, at the base of the Sterling Express Lift backdropped by the surrounding peaks of the resort. A highlight of the festival will be daily performances by three live music acts in partnership with Mountain Town Music. Deer Valley’s emphasis on dining will be on display along the Culinary Corridor where options will range from chef-created BBQ plates, to summertime favorites such as grilled hot dogs and burgers, and of course, Deer Valley Turkey Chili.

Package Information

All package options include chairlift access to and/from the event via Silver Lake Express.

• General Admission – Includes three (3) taster tokens*.  $40/day or $68 for a two-day ticket

• Reserve Package – Includes a commemorative beer mug for the Inaugural Deer Valley Beer Festival and five (5) taster tokens*. $60/day or $102 for a two-day ticket (Limited availability – this package is capped at 500 attendees/day)

• Imperial Package – Includes a commemorative beer mug for the Inaugural Deer Valley Beer Festival, eight (8) taster tokens*, plus entrance into the VIP BBQ tent. – $125/day or $213 (Limited availability – this package is capped at 200 attendees/day)

*4 oz pour per token. Additional tokens are available during the event for purchase.

Buy your package today at deervalley.com/beerfest

Helpful Tips & Info

• Extra tokens will be available for purchase in-venue.

• The venue can only be accessed by taking Silver Lake Express chairlift.

• Lift tickets are valid for scenic rides on all chairlifts throughout the event day.

• Free Parking is available at Snow Park Lodge (Base Area), 2250 Deer Valley Drive S. Park City.

• Check-in is located on the Main Plaza at Snow Park Lodge. Here you will receive your chairlift access media, wristband and any additional bundled items.

• Please bring everything that you will need for the day at Silver Lake.

• Don’t forget sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. Water to refill your personal bottle will be available in the venue.