grill cook

line cook

front desk agent

housekeeper

bartender

Sundance Mountain Resort

I really liked working at Sundance, overall.  This review will be about the housekeeping department, I can't speak for any other department.  Here are three (3) things I disliked and liked while I worked at Sundance:
1.  The first 45 minutes of each morning, we would sit in the break room.  It was nice to have time to prepare you housekeeping bag, but it was way more than enough time- the managers would just be taking their time preparing our papers for the day.
2.  The management doesn't appreciate you as much as they should.  They expect 8 rooms to be cleaned a day, and if you fail to do so, you'll receive negative comments about your work.  But when you consistently clean 10 a day, they don't say anything!  
2.5.  and once you were done with the rooms they asked you to clean, they'd ask you to help other's.  Which is understandable, but they slower people know they're slow, so they wouldn't work as hard as they should, knowing other's would help later.
3.  People live off drama and gossip here.  There is constant gossip between everyone here, and it was just kind of a negative environment.  Felt as if I couldn't trust any of my coworkers: it was a housekeeping job, not a housekeeping family.

1.  The free pass is really nice.. if you're into that kind of stuff.  I didn't use mine, because I'm not too interested in skiing, snowboarding, or mountain biking.  Sometimes I'd just ride the lift after my shift.  I'm not really a big spender, so I didn't bother with the other employee incentives: cheaper rentals, clothing, food at the restaurants there, etc.
2.  The scenery was probably my favorite part of working up here.  Seeing Mount Timpanogos nearly everyday is what keeps me young.  Wildlife is seen often: deer, moose, squirrels, birds, etc.
3.  Tips are gracious!  Sundance is a bit upperclass, so more is expected of you(r cleaning).  But it's well worth it!  I'd get $5-$40 everyday in tips, and often would get food (often unopened!  I can eat there, or take home).  
4.  A lot of my coworkers spoke little to perfect English.  Knowing a bit of Spanish myself, it was fun to broaden my Spanish vocabulary with the help of them (and helping them broaden their English)!

I arrive at around seven am, change into my staff uniform, boot up and get on the lift around 8 am. From there I ski down to the Ski School yurt, visit a bit then go to lineup hear a special about the forthcoming day via management then meet my class. Some mornings I take a group of ski instructors and I train them starting at 8:30 am. As a senior and Level 3 instructor and trainer I have gravitas and am well treated, that said so are the rest of the instructors. Friendly workplace culture for the ski school some other departments? They can be rude even to an older fellow such as myself. The hardest part of the job is dealing with severely cold and white out  weather same as any other snow sports resort. The enjoyable part is coaching and skiing and seeing improvement in those I coach, be they staff or public.

Sundance is a fun place to work whether or not you enjoy spending time outside! It is a BEAUTIFUL place to be and I really loved working right in the heart of Provo Canyon! Absolutely gorgeous! Lots of great benefits, lots of opportunities for growth, awesome culture. The only things that bothered me were I felt like if I ever needed any time off, whether it be for a doctor's appointment or a vacation, I felt like it was a HUGE burden for the company, and to be honest, with a company like Sundance and it's number of employees it really shouldn't have been a huge deal. Also, if you do not like spending time outdoor then the benefits of working at Sundance may not be very appealing. Overall I loved this job.

Some very early mornings. Like 5:15am early. Outdoor conditions can be extremely tough, even if you're well prepared for the day. The job has kicked my butt, but it has made me an extremely hard worker. It can be tough on your body, but it'll help get you into better shape and it'll actually make it more worth while. You can snowboard/ski for free and sometimes on the clock as well. You get to experience the amazing mountains at times when there is no one else there. The people you work with are extremely diverse and even if it's been a tough day, everyone helps raise each other up and laugh together.

The only reason everyone still works here is because we all enjoy being around each other. But management when present (we were constantly changing managers and there were months in between old and new) was pretty rough. They didn’t quite understand our position and didn’t level with us. The executives were very separate and enforced things that didn’t make sense. On top of that, we were constantly short staffed, which put a lot of pressure on the employees that were still hanging in there. 

I worked at Sundance in the housekeeping department as a "House Man" the season of 2016/2017. My overall experience working there was really great, but also very physically demanding. Managers are friendly and competent for the most part. And the employees as well. I learned a lot working there. My only complaint is that the hourly compensation is a bit on the low side. And most departments are under staffed.

Work consists of being friendly and working in teams effectively to ensure safety of guests. All the managers enjoy working there and it shows in the way they treat their employees. The culture is relaxed and enjoyable, as everyone working at a Mountain Resort loves being outdoors. The hardest part is commuting everyday. The most enjoyable part are the workers, everyone is friendly and loves their job.

Sundance is tied to its mission and dedicated to ensuring a great experience for every guest, no matter what they are here to do. There is a lot of long-term dedication from the leadership, and many people find their way back to the mountain. I experienced great interactions with leaders and employees alike. Not without faults, and hey, it's hospitality so has everything that comes with it. 

How to properly use and maintain the equipment for the best guest experience. Co- Workers are all intelligent and hardworking at all times. No part of my work is easy, if it was there wouldn't be anything to challenge myself and progress on, so I'm always enjoying and progressing in all aspects of my work. Having the satisfaction of knowing you deilvered and he or she had a memorable experience.

This company was nice-ish to work for, but I definitely noticed that the upper management cared little about any of there employees (my manager was awesome though). I hated going to work knowing they'd never try utilizing my skills or promote me to a higher position. They have high manager turn over rate because they pay pretty poorly and driving up the mountain in a blizzard is the worst! Be ready to work holidays as well.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Grill cook 2 salaries reported	$19.50 per hour
Line cook 3 salaries reported	$22.67 per hour
Front desk agent 4 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Housekeeper 3 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Bartender 2 salaries reported	$10.50 per hour

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