Alta Lodge
Alta Lodge
Currently recruiting for the season from November 27th, 2026 to April 18th, 2027.
Live the Alta dream! Alta Lodge is a family-owned ski & summer lodge and restaurant located at the base of Alta Ski Area in Utah. Come find out what it’s like to have Alta’s 2200 acres of legendary terrain right in your backyard!
Alta Lodge is ski-in, ski-out to the main Collins lift at Alta Ski Area, located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon outside Salt Lake City. Alta is less than an hour from Salt Lake International Airport, but it's a world apart, at 8600 feet base elevation in our little box canyon.
- Location
- Utah
- Season
- Summer and Winter
- Staff size
- 80 in winter, 40 in summer
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Alta Lodge
"Alta Lodge is a great place to work. They actually care about their employees -- increasingly rare in today's world. If you are fortunate enough to work at the Lodge, you’ll live in Little Cottonwood Canyon, ski your brains out, fill your belly with good food, and work with a great group of people."
- Dr. Ken Libre, MD, Alta Medical Clinic
We offer a friendly and respectful living and working environment, terrific food, and great schedules for playing in the mountains. Employee housing in the Lodge is available. Our employees love Alta Lodge!
The Employee Experience
We have about 80 employees in the winter and 40 during the summer, sharing our commitment to outstanding guest service and creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere for our guests from all over the world. We strive for excellence in our work and we are equally passionate about our recreation and our community in Alta. The rich history combined with true ski culture at Alta Lodge is unmatched. Many of our employees stay with us for multiple seasons, year-round, or make their careers here at the Lodge.
Join the Alta Lodge family and experience the magic of an Alta winter or summer for yourself! You will ski more powder than you ever have in the winter; climb, hike, bike, and more the world-renowned Wasatch mountains in the summers; live, work, and play with some of the coolest people you’ll ever meet, and walk away with lasting memories and lifelong friendships.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for friendly, energetic people who are committed to excellent guest service and who love to recreate in the mountains. We have fun, and we work hard. We prefer (but don’t always require) that you have a college degree, and we generally require that you be 21 or older to work here.
Room and Board
Lodge employees have the option to live in the Lodge (if available) or live out (seasonal housing is usually available to rent in Sandy or Cottonwood Heights). Employee housing in the Lodge is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Room & board is $450 per month; there is a different (higher) pay scale for live-out employees. Living in the Lodge is a great way to avoid driving the Canyon road (often snowy) and enjoy a commute of less than one minute to work.
Employee housing is mostly dorm-style with shared rooms and shared bathrooms. Employees have access to three meals a day during specified times as well as 24-hour access to fruit, cereal and other snacks plus a fridge and microwave in the employee room. Our employee food is the best in the canyon and there are always vegetarian options available!
Employee Perks
- Delicious food
- Ski pass
- Ski/gear locker
- Ample ski time in the winter, 3-day weekends in the summer
- Access to hotel facilities: hot tubs, saunas, bar, coffee and tea station, deck and fire pits
- Free parking
- Discounts on gear, ski tunes, etc.
- Great people and perfect location, with ski-in-ski-out housing – living up in Alta is a once in a lifetime experience!
Looking for a year-round career? Our year-round employees can become eligible for the following benefits, after working full-time for 12 months:
- Health and dental insurance
- HSA
- 401K with matching
- Profit sharing
- Vacation
Getting Here and Getting Around
Alta Lodge is just 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. There is limited free public parking available for employees during the winter, but due to heavy snowfall and frequent road restrictions, we recommend not bringing a car. This is the employee's decision.
For employees flying into Salt Lake and not bringing a car, we are happy to arrange shuttle transportation to Alta. Employees may also ship skis and gear ahead by UPS.
For Fun
At the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains, Alta is known for its steep terrain, backcountry access, and nearly 550 inches yearly average of the best snow anywhere. Alta is “a classic, minimalist, hardcore hill that brings in pilgrims from all over the world in search of one simple salvation: powder.” – Ski Magazine. This is the mecca for diehard skiers and powder hounds, and just one winter here will change your life forever. And for beginners - there is no better place to learn.
Alta continues the tradition of skiing only, but for snowboarders, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort is just a mile down the road and there is easy bus transportation available between the two resorts.
Alta Lodge employees may choose to get an Alta or Snowbird season pass through the Lodge, with no deposit required. An Alta-Snowbird dual-pass upgrade can also be purchased, for employees who would like to experience all of the incredible terrain that Little Cottonwood Canyon has to offer.
When the snow melts in the summers, Alta and Little Cottonwood Canyon are home to miles of hiking and biking trails, world-class rock climbing, pristine alpine lakes, and an abundance of beautiful wildflowers. Beyond recreating, Alta has a thriving community in the summers, with Sunday volleyball, free yoga classes, and other fun events sponsored by our local community organization, Alta Community Enrichment.
Current Job Openings
- Fine dining table service for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Excellent people skills and the ability to talk with a wide variety of people
- Patience and empathy for guests, problem guests, and fellow employees
- Basic knowledge of food ingredients and allergies (gluten, dairy, etc.)
- Basic food knowledge, and kitchen cooking methods
- Basic knowledge of POS systems (Aloha)
- Ability to work a variety of hours (breakfast, lunch, tea time, dinner)
- Ability to be on your feet and multi-tasking in a fast paced environment for entire shifts
- Ability to oversee the entire foodservice operation and assist servers with their jobs
- Basic knowledge of wines from around the world
- Specific knowledge of the wines on our wine list
- Uncorking and pouring skills
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Clean dishes to the Lodge's standard, to comply with Food Safety regulations and provide excellent guest service.
- Be able to operate a commercial Hobart dishwasher.
- Be able to hand-wash dishes in a triple sink configuration.
- Sort and store dishes, pots and pans in accordance with Dining Room and Kitchen preferences.
- Be fully responsible for managing your own time and understanding priorities without constant supervision.
- Take direction from Kitchen and Dining Room managers and staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment for you and your coworkers.
- Understand and plan for the flow of dishes during your shift.
- Leave a clean workspace for your coworkers.
- Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies
- Prepare for food service i.e. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces, etc.
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the entire kitchen staff
- Answer, report, and follow Head/Sous Chef instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory properly
- Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Help manage employees within other departments when physically in or interacting with kitchen
- Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies
- Prepare for food service i.e. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces, etc.
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the entire kitchen staff
- Answer, report, and follow Head/Sous Chef instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory properly
- Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Help manage employees within other departments when physically in or interacting with kitchen
- Cleaning of Lodge rooms and common spaces, including hallways, public bathrooms, front of house common areas, and back of house employee areas. Includes wiping counter tops, dusting furniture, vacuuming, scrubbing toilets, showers, sinks, kitchens, and floors; cleaning mirrors and emptying trash, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the pool and hot tub areas.
- Picks up spills, litter, and other items as necessary to maintain cleanliness of all common spaces and back of house areas.
- Delivers robes and other special items to guest rooms.
- Sorting, washing and folding linen.
- Deep cleaning of guest rooms and common areas as needed.
- Maintaining and cleaning housekeeping closets and stocking of room attendant carts.
- Various other duties assigned by the housekeeping manager and/or supervisor.
- Be able to effectively communicate with the Front Desk to facilitate the flow of lodge guest traffic.
- Maintenance of all building systems:
- plumbing
- heating/boilers/heat pumps
- gas
- hot water
- electrical
- structures/roofs
- refrigeration/stoves/kitchen equipment/dishwashing equipment
- sprinklers, fire suppression and extinguishers
- diesel generator
- alarms
- building fixtures and hardware, signage, windows, doors, paint, etc.
- furniture and room accessories
- pools
- vehicles
- maintenance shop and tools
- Assist with preventive maintenance program.
- Executing building projects under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, in order of priority
- Assist with projects by outside contractors.
- Miscellaneous: pest control, interim storage and logistics, downtown pickups
- Plumbing
- Heating/boilers
- Electrical
- Carpentry and general construction
- Paint, finishes and building cosmetics
- General fix-anything experience; ability to learn new things, deal with firmware, etc.; computer skills a plus but not essential.
- People skills and experience; integrity, dependability, trustworthiness.
- Ski pass
- Ski Time: ski time flexible; days off can be weekdays, busy day shifts can be weekends, can split some other shifts for ski time.
- On-mountain housing possible.
- Assist potential guests (via phone or electronically/email/online) with lodging reservations and their Alta vacation.
- Provide exceptional customer service and relations both externally (lodge guests) and internally (co-workers).
- Ensure accuracy of all aspects of the reservation(s) both front and back of house – guest information/history, rates, deposits/payments, communications/confirmations, databases, filing, etc.
- Optimize guest reservations, systems and communications.
- Provide timely correspondence and replies to all potential and booked guests.
- Develop extensive knowledge of accommodations, amenities, Alta resort (mountain, tickets, ski school, etc.) and town (other lodging properties and businesses), events, and special programs.
- Effectively communicate Alta Lodge experience and resort knowledge to all contacts.
- Responsible for departmental opening and closing duties as outlined.
- Track various data accurately.
- Assist in compiling reports.
- Ensure accuracy of online bookings.
- Assist other departments with various projects, including reservations.
- Manage office supplies in back office and ordering.
Server
In the Alta Lodge dining room, we strive to create a welcoming environment for both returning and new guests. As a front line employee, we are relying on you to help create this atmosphere. We expect you to work hard during your scheduled shifts, but we craft your schedule to enjoy as much ski time as possible. You will be expected to perform all the standard server duties, including fine dining dinner service, quick and friendly lunch service, and speedy and cheerful breakfast service. Much of your job will consist of conversing with guests, many of whom have stayed at the lodge for decades. Since we are the largest department in the lodge, one of your benefits is easily being able to switch shifts with your fellow “trons”. In summation, you should look forward to a winter full of skiing, hard work, and great companionship.
Must possess or be willing and eager to learn the following skills:
Dishwasher
Under the direction of the Kitchen managers, dishwashers are responsible for maintaining cleanliness of all dishes, pots, pans and appliances, as well as sorting and storing them properly. In addition to dishwashing, they make sure both the kitchen and dish pit are clean and attended to at the end of their shifts. Dishwashers will also assist with intake of deliveries, taking out trash, recycling, and glass. Dishwashing shifts align with the kitchen shifts, working breakfast and lunch in the morning, and dinner in the evening.
Job Duties:
Kitchen
Professional kitchen position to prepare food to chef's expectations and set up stations for the daily menu. Duties include assisting Head Chef and Sous Chef, food prep, assisting the line for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service, some dishwashing, and providing service that aligns with Alta Lodge values of excellent guest service.
Job Duties:
Line Cook
Professional line cook to prepare food to chef's expectations and set up stations for the daily menu. Duties include assisting Head Chef and Sous Chef, running the line for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service, and providing service that aligns with Alta Lodge values of excellent guest service.
Job Duties:
Housekeeper
Under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager, the Housekeeper performs cleaning duties to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive Lodge rooms and common spaces. The Housekeeper completes a daily checklist of common area cleaning and assists other housekeepers as necessary to clean Lodge rooms in a timely way.
Responsibilities
Maintenance
*Year-round Position*
Alta Lodge is a historic ski lodge, located at a world-famous ski area, requiring an experienced, motivated maintenance team to maintain the buildings, ensuring a great experience for our guests. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, maintenance staff is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing the building's boilers, heating, plumbing, electrical, kitchen equipment, sprinklers, finishes, structures/roofing, and carpentry. The Maintenance staff works closely with other Lodge departments, effectively communicating any issues that need attention, being able to take direction from the manager on duty or Front Desk about maintenance issues affecting guests, addressing maintenance issues in other departments, and communicating the status of projects or issues to the relevant people.
Job Duties:
Job Requirements
1-2 years’ experience in the following skills:
Benefits
Reservationist
This is a year-round position, 40 hrs/week (must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Sell an authentic Alta Lodge experience to guests. Ensure accuracy of all reservations, rates and communications relative to Reservations and guests’ stay. Handle pre-arrival financial transactions between our guests and the Lodge. Consistently provide all guests with a genuine, high-quality hospitality experience. Possess a strong desire and dedication to passionately share Alta’s unique resort community and our authentic mountain experience.
A Reservations Agent should have exceptional phone and written communications skills; the necessary social skills to work with all types of guests/clients; strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently and creatively as tasks and problems arise; self-motivation to complete departmental tasks; aptitude to navigate all of our reservations systems on the computer; and be able to work well under pressure while meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
Job Duties:
How to Apply
We welcome you to fill out an online application, and you may also e-mail us about employment.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we do not respond to an application unless a suitable position may be available. We unfortunately are unable to sponsor H2B visas.
Alta Lodge is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Info
- Maren Askins
- marenaskins@altalodge.com
- (801) 742-3500
- altalodge.com
