Employment Opportunitiesat Trapp Family Lodge

Trapp Family Lodge is a unique four-season resort specializing in European-style accommodations and cuisine, spectacular mountain vistas, upscale amenities, and outdoor activities. We are a family-owned business celebrating 50 years of welcoming guests to our resort. We pride ourselves on providing a consistent commitment to excellence in the products and services we offer. Complete an application or view a list of current opportunities at the link below.

You must complete an application using a laptop or desktop computer (mobile devices are not supported). Please use Google Chrome as other browsers may not work properly. Contact hr@trappfamily.com with any questions.

Open Positions

Meet the Departments 

Meet our fantastic array of Trapp Family Lodge team members and see why they love to work at our iconic resort high up on a hilltop!  

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    Gardens Department at Trapp Family Lodge

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    The Food & Beverage Team at Trapp Family Lodge

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    Housekeeping Team at Trapp Family Lodge

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    Meet the Maintenance Team at Trapp Family Lodge

Gardener

Spring/Fall cleanup, planting containers and flower beds with annuals, watering and dead heading flower boxes, maintaining perennial beds, weeding, edging, pruning shrubs, cultivating, cutting back, and transplanting, raking leaves, and keeps ground free of other debris including litter.

Server

Applicants may choose from multiple restaurants on property. We are looking for someone to serve guests meals and drinks in a polite and time efficient manner. Servers work as a team to ensure guest satisfaction with overall dining experience. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts are available.  Most weekends and holidays required.

Sous Chef

The position for Sous Chef is a full-time, year-round position. Applicants may choose from multiple restaurants on property.  We are looking for someone to plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department. Sous Chefs report to the Executive Chef and are responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.  Weekends and holidays required.

Housekeeper

No Experience required.  We will train!  Part-time and Full-time positions available, weekends are required. 

Maintenance Technician

Our maintenance technician position is a full Time, year-round position. Technicians respond to Guest requests in a timely manner, review and complete work orders, documents status of each work order and follows up appropriately when needed. They should also responds to radio dispatch requests, have knowledge of HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical troubleshooting and repair a plus. General Maintenance experience preferred. Applicants should have a clean driver’s license and organizational skills are necessary. Shifts may vary, Weekends and holidays required.

Outdoor Maintenance

The position for Outdoor Maintenance is a full-time, year-round position. Looking for someone who loves to work outdoors in all weather conditions.  Duties would include managing our herd of Scottish Highlander cattle and laying hens,  road maintenance, tree/brush removal, and handling firewood.  Experience with tractors and plowing are required.  Applicants should have a clean driver’s license.  Weekends and holidays required.

An important part of our mission is to attract, retain, and develop the best talent in the hospitality industry. Our employees take pride in our unique history and work hard to provide our guests with an outstanding vacation experience. We value our employee’s teamwork, motivation, and professionalism, allowing us to provide an exceptional guest experiences. If you are a people-oriented professional who enjoys the surroundings and excitement that only a world-class resort can offer, you owe it to yourself to consider how much Trapp Family Lodge can enhance your career path. We invite you to explore the career opportunities available to you at our resort and become part of the Trapp Family Lodge team!

Benefits

Employees of Trapp Family Lodge can take advantage of the many recreational benefits our extensive property provides, including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, access to mountain biking and hiking trails, and use of the fitness center and swimming pools. Depending on their status and classification, employees may be entitled to participate in the following benefits after they have met the eligibility requirements:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401k with employer contribution
  • Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Account (for Daycare, elderly care or other dependent care)
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (2+ weeks to start)
  • Bereavement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Stay at the Lodge Once per Year for Employee & a Guest
  • Free Meal in the Dining Room Once per Year for Employee & a Guest

Property Benefits Include

  • Cross Country Skiing - free skiing, lessons and rentals for you and dependents
  • Snowshoeing - free snowshoeing and rentals for you and dependents
  • Trails - free use of hiking trails for you and dependents
  • Mountain Biking - discounted rentals, lessons and end of season used bikes. 20% discount on bicycle parts, clothing, and accessories. $10 Bike Safety Check for all employees and their family members bikes.
  • Disc Golf - Free to play for you and dependents
  • Pool - indoor & outdoor pool, and hot tub for you and dependents
  • Fitness Center - Exercise Room for you and dependents
  • Massage - 50% off massages
  • Yoga - Free lessons
  • Tennis - free group tennis lessons and discounted private lessons
  • Retail - 20% discount in our retail outlets in the Main Lodge Gift Shop, Outdoor Center, Fitness Center and Bierhall
  • Dining - 20% dining discount for up to 4 people in the Main Lodge Dining Room, Lounge, Kaffeehaus and Bierhall. (Does not apply to alcohol)
  • Staff meal - All employees that are working an 8-hour shift are entitled to one staff meal, free of charge
  • Property tours - Employees may attend most property tour free of charge. Tours include Brewery Tour, Lodge Tour, Sugar Maple Tour, Meet the Cows and von Trapp Family Talk, to name a few
  • Lodging - discounted room rates for friends and family. (Based on availability)
  • Free night stay, dinner and breakfast once per year for employee and a guest

Our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Trapp Family Lodge we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.