Thank you for an unforgettable season at Sugar Bowl, filled with deep powder days, sunny spring turns, and unforgettable memories in the parks and on the slopes. It’s guests like you who make this mountain come alive, and we’re already looking forward to next winter. As a reminder, the resort is now closed to all uphill travel for the off-season. Have a great summer, and we’ll see you back here soon!
Sugar Bowl is an independent mountain resort with lots of soul and a team that keeps it alive. We’re on the hunt for mountain lovers, seasoned resort professionals, creative thinkers, and hospitality leaders who share a common purpose: to keep this place special while pushing it forward.
Together, we create unforgettable days on snow, carry the spirit of skiing into the future, and craft year-round mountain adventures worth talking about.
A good mountain day starts with a good crew. We take care of ours, with solid pay, real perks, and a culture built around what brought us here in the first place: a love of snow and the lifestyle that comes with it.
Our benefits are designed to keep you healthy, stoked, and able to make the most of every storm cycle, bluebird day, and off-mountain moment:
Competitive Wages
We value our team members by offering competitive wages that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions.
Passes + Discounts
Employees Ski/Ride, Tube and XC-Ski for Free with an employee season pass
Free Passes for Qualified Dependents
Discounted lift tickets + snow tubing ticker for friends and family
Discounted lift tickets at 26 Mountain Collective partner resorts
Employee Ski/Ride Reciprocal Program with at 6 local Tahoe resorts including Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain, Soda Springs Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, Homewood and Mt. Rose (blackout dates and restrictions apply)
Health + Financial Benefits
Full-time, year-round team members qualify for:
Excellent medical benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer matched 401k (available after 1,000 hours worked and 1 year of service)
"The Palace" Employee Lounge
Welcome to the coolest break room in the ski industry—The Palace—built just for our crew. This isn’t your standard backroom with folding chairs; it’s a fully decked-out lounge designed so you can recharge and connect.
Kick off your boots and slide into the good life:
Boot dryers to keep your gear fresh and ready for the next lap.
Plush lounge furniture so you can catch your breath and swap stories with teammates.
Sound system spinning relaxed beats.
Espresso machine + barista-level setup to keep the stoke and energy high.
This is your space, curated for comfort, community, and a little extra magic between shifts. The mountain may fuel our passion, but this lounge fuels our people.
Transportation
Getting here is easy and convenient! We encourage carpooling and also provide free Donner Summit Shuttle service via TART, with pick-ups from Donner Lake, Coldstream, and Truckee. Plus, employees can take advantage of a dedicated shuttle running from Donner Summit Lodge and Summit Haus straight to Sugar Bowl.
Career Progression
We believe in growing our own talent—we’re proud to promote from within whenever possible. Many of our managers and leaders started in seasonal roles. We offer career coaching and guidance to help you take the next step. If you bring passion and live our values, we’ll help you build a future here—on and off the mountain.
Additional Perks
Free lessons + rentals: We want you to love the sport this mountain was founded on
Employee parties and award opportunities
50% off all food at our cafeteria locations
Free coffee and hot cocoa with a reusable mug
Free swag, like beanies, hats, bags, water bottles, and more!
Learning and development opportunities
Employee Housing
Call the mountain home. We offer over 100 employee housing beds just 1–3 miles from the resort—so you’re always close to the action. With resort-subsidized housing-fees, living in the Sierra becomes more affordable for everyone on our team, from seasonal staff to supervisors and managers.
At Sugar Bowl, it’s not just about where you work—it’s about where you belong.
Our Values
We are real
We are all part of this community
We are guardians
We love it
We make it magical
We are real
We are all part of this community
We are guardians
We love it
We make it magical
Rooted in Legacy, Guided by Integrity
Our heritage keeps us grounded and inspires everything we do. It's what gives Sugar Bowl its timeless charm and soulful character. We lead with integrity, honesty, and respect.
We're inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of growth. We strike a balance between positivity and grit, combining emotional intelligence with a strong work ethic.
We are attuned to our environment and respond with care. Above all, we show up as our authentic, down-to-earth selves-committed to building a place where people thrive, together.
Bound by the Mountain,
Connected by Community
We're neighbors, teammates, and friends. Our crew looks out for each other and for the people who call this place home. We know the mountain doesn't exist in isolation, and neither do we. We give back, pitch in, and celebrate the strong ties that make our work meaningful.
Preserving the
Spirit of Sugar Bowl
This mountain is our responsibility. From protecting its natural environment to honoring its independent spirit, we act as stewards of something bigger than ourselves. We preserve what matters-clean air, deep snow, timeless terrain-and pass it on to the next generation of skiers and riders.
Love the Mountain,
Love the Work
The passion we bring to the job is the same passion that drives us to chase first tracks, share chairlift laughs, and revel in a powder day. We believe work should reflect what you love, and for us, that's the mountain.
Little Touches,
Lasting Memories
From a kid's first powder turn to a family's perfect bluebird day, we create experiences that live forever. It's the little touches, the extra effort, and the pride in what we do that turn ordinary days into unforgettable ones. That's the magic of Sugar Bowl-and it starts with us.
Your mountain adventure starts here. Whether you’re chasing a seasonal adventure or building a career in the mountains, we’ve got the right fit for you. From part-time flexibility to full-time possibilities, indoors or out, day or night—there’s a place for you to be part of the fun and make every day unforgettable.
Sugar Bowl Resort believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, hair, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Welcome to The Palace – Sugar Bowl’s New Employee Lounge
At Sugar Bowl, we take care of our team. The Palace is a brand-new employee lounge and locker room created just for our crew. Located slopeside near the White Pine lift in the former Snowsports School tent, this vibrant space is the ultimate hangout hub for Sugar Bowl employees.
This isn’t your typical break room with folding chairs—The Palace matches the mountain’s energy and the spirit of our people. Warm up between runs, grab a barista-style espresso, or catch up with friends after a shift. This is the place to recharge, connect, and celebrate the stoke.
Kick Back in Style
Boot dryers to keep gear fresh and ready for your next lap.
Plush lounge furniture where teammates can relax and trade stories.
Sound system playing easy beats to set the vibe.
Espresso machine + barista setup to keep energy high and the stoke flowing.
The Palace isn’t just a lounge—it’s a sign of how much we value our team. The mountain fuels our passion, and this lounge fuels our people.
At Sugar Bowl, work doesn’t feel like work—it feels like joining a mountain community where the perks are as refreshing as the snow. From free season passes to affordable housing just minutes from the lifts, everything is designed to keep you smiling on and off the slopes. When you’re part of our team, you’re not just earning a paycheck—you’re gaining access to the mountain lifestyle.
Free, unrestricted season pass for you (and eligible dependents)
Discounted lift tickets to share the fun with friends & family
Free skiing and riding at partner resorts
Lift-ticket perks at Mountain Collective destinations
Employee housing close to the resort, priced affordably
Competitive pay with opportunities across the resort
Opportunities Across Departments
Whether you’re looking for a seasonal adventure or a long-term career, Sugar Bowl offers opportunities that fit your passions. With full-time and part-time roles available, plus day and night shifts, you’ll find the perfect way to combine your passion for the mountains with meaningful work. From indoor hospitality to outdoor mountain operations, every position plays a part in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests—and your time on the slopes is always within reach.
There are a lot of jobs out there, so what makes someone choose Sugar Bowl? There’s something special about working at this quirky independent resort perched on Donner Summit… (Hint: it’s not just our massive snowfall or legendary terrain.) Wanna know what it is? You’re in luck, we’ve compiled our top 5 favorite reasons to be a part of the team.
Nearly every day of the season, employees have an opportunity to get out and ski or ride during their work day. Their manager will often be the one telling them to take lunch and get out for a few laps. If it’s a powder day, don’t be surprised to hear “stop typing and get your boots on.” Working at Sugar Bowl is a way to integrate a passion for winter sports into a job.
2. Expansive terrain across four mighty peaks, all on your lunch break.
The terrain at Sugar Bowl is legendary and it’s fun to ride all season, in all conditions. If an employee wants to max out a quick lunch, they can often squeeze in 3 hot laps on Disney in 30 minutes. If it’s a powder day, they might venture over to scope out some big honkin’ lines between Sugar Bowl and the Palisades. In the spring, wide open groomers and perfect corn are the name of the game… All this and we didn’t even spill the beans on our staff favorite secret zones to ski!
3. There’s an opportunity for impact at an independent mid-sized resort.
Our base of operations is right here at Sugar Bowl, not at a high-rise office building in another state. The people who run this resort are here at the mountain nearly every day.
We think Sugar Bowl is a Goldilocks-sized company– We’re not too big, not too small. We’re small enough that our employees can directly see and feel the impact of the work they contribute to the resort. At the same time, we’re big enough that, if we channel our resources, we have enough manpower to meet and exceed our goals.
4. Plus tons of perks to sweeten the Sugar Bowl deal.
Where do we start? Employees and their qualified dependents are issued free unrestricted season passes. Additionally, all employees are granted a bundle of $20 friends and family day ticket vouchers to share. Wages have recently increased and now start at $20/hour for most positions. Sugar Bowl has more employee housing than any resort in the region, plus, it’s affordable and fun. The cherry on the cake has got to be our epic employee parties, where a few times a season, we stay open outside of operating hours and run the lifts for the staff to enjoy the mountain privately.
5. Of course we’re a team, but we’re also a community
What happens when you bring together a group of passionate mountain-loving individuals? In our experience, it builds one truly special community. From first-year seasonal staff to year-round employees with decades of experience, everyone on team Sugar Bowl is part of building up our resort’s character.
What really sets Sugar Bowl apart from other resorts is our great team. We are known for regularly going above and beyond for our guests, for our genuine, friendly employees, and our desire to help guests create lasting memories. These elements are at the core of our brand and our culture. We call it “Plus One Service,” a commitment to ensuring we exceed our guests’ expectations.
The Sugar Bowl community is welcoming and full of opportunities for growth. The best way to describe being an employee here is “work hard play hard” which means that in addition to the duties of the job, there’s also often a lot of FUN going around here too!
Well there you have it, 5 reasons (and then some) to work at Sugar Bowl. Apply today for an opportunity to learn what else is great about our work environment. We can’t wait to show you around.
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