Top 5 Best Jobs to Work in at a Ski Resort for a Winter Season
1. Hospitality (Front of House)
Food and beverage workers work hard and play harder. These jobs include servers and bartenders at restaurants, cafe. bars, or clubs in ski towns. A big advantage of these jobs include getting tips (in Canada and the USA) which means you have the opportunity to make lots of $$$ to fund your winter season and more!
Additionally, most bars/ restaurants/ nightclubs are busier during the evening and night hours which will allow you to ride the mountain during the day and work at night – the perfect balance for an unforgettable winter season.
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2. On-Mountain Jobs
When you think of doing a winter season at a ski resort, the dream of getting to be on the mountain every day is what comes to mind for many people. By finding a job where you get paid to be ON the mountain, this dream can become a reality!
Popular jobs in this industry include ski/snowboard instructor, lift operations, and snow-cat operators. As an instructor you are sure to maximize your time sliding down the slopes by getting paid to teach people your craft. Not only do you get to to ride in your free time but also can enjoy the mountain during your “work” hours. Lift operations (lifties) also have the opportunity to get alot of mountain time in and often get ride breaks during their shifts to get a few turns in while on the clock.
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3. Hotel Jobs
Ski resorts are home to some of the most extravagant hotels in the world, lodging guests from all over the world and featuring world class amenities. Working at a hotel during your winter season is a great option for a variety of different types of work and a plus is they often offer staff accommodation which can be key in certain resorts where accommodation is difficult to find.
Popular hotel jobs include housekeepers, maintenance, guest services, and laundry attendants. While some of these jobs may not be the most glamorous in the world, they offer secure employment with plenty of opportunity for promotion, especially if you find a job with a large hotel chain such as the Four Seasons or Fairmont.
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4. Hospitality (Back of House)
Working in kitchens in a ski resort can be one of the most fun jobs you will ever have – if you can take the heat in the kitchen! Chefs, cooks, and dishwashers make up the available positions in the back of house at restaurants, cafes, and bars in ski resort towns, and this industry attracts some interesting personalities!
Perks of this industry include getting to choose from a wide range of hours as there are always morning, afternoon, and night shifts available to suit your schedule. Additionally, most kitchens will receive tip-outs from the front of house so there is an opportunity to make decent wages while working in the kitchen as well.
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5. Retail
Bar jobs and kitchen jobs might not be for everyone, so a job in a retail store in a ski resort town is a good option for those who want a different working experience. Retail jobs have the advantage of a more defined schedule without the late nights of hospitality work as most stores will close around 9pm or 10pm. This way you can get plenty of sleep to get up early for riding in the morning!
Retail jobs also offer great perks such as significant discounts off of merchandise at the store which can lead to great savings on ski gear or outerwear for the season.
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