Alta Peruvian Lodge
Alta Peruvian Lodge
Currently recruiting for the season from November 14th, 2026 to April 18th, 2027.
The Alta Peruvian Lodge is located at 8,600 feet in Utah’s beautiful Wasatch Mountains, at the base of the world famous Alta Ski Area.
Alta, Utah
- Location
- Utah
- Season
- Winter
- Staff size
- 50
- 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 Peruvian Lodge
Alta is noted for its amazing snow conditions (540 inch average snowfall). Dry, fluffy powder may be found from November through April, giving Alta the best skiing conditions in the world.
The Alta Peruvian Lodge is a 78-year-old rustic ski lodge with a warm, comfortable ambiance. We operate a hotel, restaurant, gift shop, ski rental and repair shop, and bar. We are currently seeking hard-working, friendly people to join our staff and LIVE ON SITE for the 2026-2027 ski season. We see a lot of returning staff each year, but are always looking for new individuals to fulfill our needs. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT EXTEND H2B VISAS.
Ideal Candidate
We have many different types of jobs at the Alta Peruvian, from those that require a reasonable amount of training to highly skilled positions. It goes without saying that we are looking for hard-working, motivated, and pleasant employees, working both in the public eye and behind the scenes. PLEASE NOTE: We are not sponsoring H2B VISAS.
What connects all of our employees is the fact that they are living and working in a (not too) remote ski area. Hence, our ideal candidates must be willing to embrace the seasonal, live-in lifestyle, which includes the ability to get along well with others living in close quarters. Also, (while not a requirement) an interest in winter sports and activities, especially skiing and snowboarding, is a definite plus as the Town of Alta does not offer much more in terms of activities. There is no “town” in the sense of restaurants, bars, and nightlife. The area primarily consists of the small handful of lodges that cater to their guests, so it can be a long season for someone who has no wish to venture out and have fun in the snow. Many of our employees come to Alta with the intent of learning to ski, and leave at the end of the year feeling like a seasoned pro!
Room and Board
Our employees are “live-in” employees, meaning they are housed in our shared-room dorm facilities. Housing and meals are included as part of all live-in employee’s compensation, including all utilities.
Employee Perks
In addition to their earnings and room and board, live-in employees receive a season pass to either the Alta or Snowbird ski areas, whichever they choose (about HALF of our seasonal employees last year were strictly snowboarders). A deposit is required for the pass, to ensure that employees complete their term of employment. Employees may also purchase an upgrade to a combined Alta-Snowbird pass (the two ski areas were connected by a new lift a few years ago).
Also, employees have access to two outdoor hot tubs, our outdoor heated swimming pool, our bar (a popular local's hangout for those over 21), and free WiFi service.
For Fun
Both the Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Ski Resort are within minutes of the Peruvian Lodge. Alta Has 2,200 skiable acres (it is a skiers-only resort), and Snowbird has 2,500 acres (for skiers and snowboarders). Our lodge has an outdoor heated pool and two outdoor hot-tubs that are accessible to our lodge employees. Also, Alta is located only about 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, which has an abundance of other recreation, shopping, and dining activities.
Current Job Openings
- Check-in / check-out guests
- Scheduling dinner reservations
- Coordinate guest shuttles
- Oversee sales in the sundries kiosk
- Balancing shifts and following daily checklists
- Make lodging reservations
- Shipping / Receiving needs of the guests
- PBX phone operations
- Refresh and restock guest coffee bar
- Assist guests in and around the lodge, occasionally taking their bags to their room
- Provide guests with feedback on the "on-mountain" conditions
- Assist and answer guests' questions, concerns and inquiries...The Front Desk is very much the information center for the lodge.
- Guest Service Experience – must have a background working around people and understanding how to deal with high-pressure issues and needs. Making the guests' experience memorable and pleasant is a must. If you cannot or do not like having to work at a desk, standing for long periods of time, dealing with numerous questions, please do not apply.
- Basic Computer Skills – must type 25 words per minute and understand how to use various software applications.
- Strong Math Abilities – must be able to assist guests with possible billing issues and be able to correct accounts as needed.
- Detail Oriented Mind – Must be able to document pertinent details relating to numerous guest needs when booking reservations. Also, you will be required to review special notes when guests check-in and out of the lodge.
- Check-in / check-out guests
- Coordinate guest airport shuttles
- PBX phone operations
- Book reservations
- Assist guests with needs and answer their questions
- Guest Service Experience – must have a background working around people and understanding how to deal with high-pressure issues and needs. Making the guests' experience memorable and pleasant is a must.
- Basic Computer Skills – must type 25 words per minute and understand how to use various software applications.
- Strong Math Abilities – must be able to assist guests with possible billing issues and be able to correct accounts as needed.
- Detail Oriented Mind – Must be able to document pertinent details relating to numerous guest needs when booking reservations. Also, you will be required to review special notes when guests check-in and out of the lodge.
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Cleaning all public areas, including restrooms.
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Preparing coffee and tea bars in public areas.
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Lighting and maintaining fireplaces, including chopping firewood.
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Attending to hotel guests needs, such as supplying extra towels and other amenities.
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Assisting with guest luggage when necessary.
- This position is a salaried position, plus free room and board and season pass to Alta or Snowbird ski areas.
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Responsibilities for Sous Chef:
- Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
- Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
- Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
- Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
- Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
- Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
- Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
- Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
- Keeping an organized demo shop.
- Providing correctly adjusted Demo skis and boots to lodge customers.
- Testing bindings on shop demo skis, and customer skis.
- Answering phone.
- Opening and closing shop.
- Operation of cash register and settling up bills for demo and tuning customers.
- Basic tuning and waxing of demos and customer skis.
- Assisting with back shop repair work when needed.
- Keeping track of shop inventory.
Dining Room
Server
Wait tables in an efficient and friendly manner during various mealtimes, including breakfast and lunch buffets, and sit-down dinners, in a 122 seat dining room. Meals for our guests are included in their room packages, but alcohol is sold by servers (full service beer, wine and liquor). You will bus and reset tables as necessary, complete daily opening and closing duties. On occasion you will be the designated dinner food runner and busser. Must be 21 years old due to alcoholic beverage sales.
Front Desk/Reservations
Guest Services / Reservations
Although, not a requirement, you should have a desire to ski/snowboard or have the intention of taking up the sport. If there is no expressed interest on the application, you may be overlooked.
This is a fun job for the right applicant, in a mountain setting, somewhat remote, depending on the road conditions.
The guest interaction is heavy, but it is in an atmosphere that is high energy with exciting people that love to interact with the employees.
The employment period runs from late November through late April. It is a five-day workweek, with AM shifts (7 am to 3 pm), PM shifts (3 pm to 11 pm) & split shifts (times vary). Your shifts are your responsibility; however, they can be traded. I will not make shift trades for you, as this is to be done between you and your co-workers. (DO NOT EXPECT TO HAVE THE WEEK OF CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR'S OFF.)
This is a live-in, onsite job with an hourly pay, along with free room and board. A seasonal bonus is paid out to those who stay the course of the winter. This job is intended for the individual looking to play(ski/ride) hard, as well as work hard.
All housing is dorm-style. You must be able to live with someone else. Housing is on the property and the commute to work is an easy walk across the lot.
Job Description:
Skills Required:
Night Auditor
This is a graveyard shift job, working seven days on and seven days off, with unlimited ski time.
This is an accounting / front desk job, requiring a detailed individual to operate the front desk overnight. This job entails basic accounting tasks, such as auditing the daily paperwork from five departments within the lodge. Along with balancing numbers and troubleshooting of accounting problems, this individual will also check in late arrivals to the lodge, as well as check out early departures. The shift starts at 11:00 pm and ends at 7:00 am.
The candidate must have a background in accounting or previous Night Audit experience. Also, you must be able to deal with the public in a friendly manner. This is not a job for lazy individuals who are looking to fly under the radar overnight.
Note: If you are not an organized individual, please do not apply.
Job Description:
Skills Required:
Housekeeping
Housekeeper
Prepare guestrooms in an efficient manner for guest check-in. Clean room and bathroom, make beds, vacuum, etc. Clean rooms daily during guests' stays. Clean and maintain housekeeper storage closets in an orderly fashion.
Houseman
Various duties including:
Laundry Attendant
Operate two sets of commercial washers and driers, washing, pressing and folding linen for both the Housekeeping and Dining Room departments.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Thoroughly wash and restock all wares according to Utah Health Code. They will help with food prep if asked and clean the dishwashing area after every shift, including machine, sinks, walls, floors, and trash.
Employee Housing Chef
Line Cook
Line Cooks will be cooking most of the food for the guests and some of the food for the employees according to Utah Health Code. They will be doing the advanced prep and cooking as well as plating of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They will work on either the grill or sauté as well as the Pasta Bar.
They will be responsible for receiving orders as well as making sure proper items are prepped and ordered.
They will be responsible for cleaning the kitchen after every shift, including taking out the trash and cardboard. They will do dishes if necessary.
Pastry Chef
The Alta Peruvian Lodge is seeking an experienced and self-motivated, full-time pastry chef, live-in or live-out, in a fast-paced and creative kitchen. Experience at high elevation baking is a must. Will be asked to create multiple dessert options for roughly 120 to 170 people, bake bread, of varying types, for dinner service and create snacks for our guests. Knowledge with snacks and candies is not preferred but will go a long way. Expect to work at least 45 to 50 hours a week. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the head chef and general manager. Must be self-reliant at times and be fully focused at the task at hand.
Prep Cook
Prep Cooks will be required to prep breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the guests and for the employees according to Utah Health Code. They will also be cooking some breakfast, lunch, and dinner courses for the guests and for the employees. They will be working the Omelet Bar, and the salad/soup station as well as plating desserts. They will be responsible for receiving orders as well as making sure the proper items are ordered. They will be responsible for cleaning the kitchen and the employee dining area after every shift, including taking out the trash and cardboard. They will do dishes if necessary.
Sous Chef
Ski Shop
Ski Rental Tech / Retail Sales
Ski Rental Tech & Retail Sales (Live In)
This job is for someone who loves to ski! This is not a job for non-skiers!
The Alta Peruvian Lodge Ski Shop provides skier-related retail products, high-end demos, mounting, and quality tuning services. We are a shop of 5 employees. We cater to our lodge's long-time guests, Alta/Snowbird locals, and down canyon customers.
Experience in retail and ski rentals preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. Applicant must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, get along well with others, have attention to detail and be enthusiastic about skiing. They must be able to provide excellent customer service, also exhibiting patience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Shifts allow for ski time every day with 2 days off each week. Compensation includes a monthly stipend, room and board (dormitory style) in Alta, and an Alta ski pass (upgrade to Alta/Snowbird pass available). The living is very tight. 2 to a small dorm room, community bathrooms, emp. dining room.
This is a fast-paced environment and the right applicant should be ready to show a strong work ethic.
How to Apply
Thanks for your interest in Alta Peruvian Lodge. Please complete our online application.
Contact Info
- Todd Collins
- collins@altaperuvian.com
- (801) 742-3000
- www.altaperuvian.com
