Employment Opportunities
When you work at Bittersweet Resort, you’re joining a tight-knit team and fun environment. We are dedicated to providing the best experience for our customers. Employment includes ski/snowboard privileges as well as product discounts.
All positions require availability on weekends and some holidays depending on agreed upon schedule.
We are always accepting applications to fill any employment positions.
Please visit the main office, mail, or email your employment application to:
Bittersweet Resort
600 River Road
Otsego, MI 49078
Email: office@skibittersweet.com
Fax: (269) 694-6860
Interested in becoming a Ski and/or Snowboard Instructor? Click HERE for information.
For questions or to speak to to Ski School, please call (269) 694-2820 or email to skischool@skibittersweet.com.
Interested in joining our Ski Patrol team? Click HERE for information.
Please contact the main office at (269) 694-2820 or email recruit@bittersweet-skipatrol.org.
Pre-Season office hours begin September 9, 2026 – Mon, Wed, Thu 12pm-5pm, Tue 1pm-6pm
INDOOR POSITIONS
Main Office
-Main Ticket Office Assistant Manager- Job Description
-Main Ticket Office, Ticket Sellers
-Main Ticket Office Customer Service
Equipment Rental Department
-Rental Department Assistant Manager – Job Description
-Rental Equipment Customer Service members
Ski Shop
-Retail Store Sales Associates (Must be over 18)
BAR/LOUNGE
–Bartender Staff Member (Must be over 18)
-Wait Staff Member (Must be over 18)
-Bussing Staff Member
Food Services (Cafeteria/Snack Shack)
-Cashiers
-Fry Cooks (Must be over 18)
-Outdoor Grill Cook
-Food Preparation Associates
-Customer Service/Bussing Staff Member
CUSTODIANS
–Cleaning/Janitorial Crew members
OUTDOOR POSITIONS
LIFT OPERATORS (Must be over 18)
Chair Lift, Rope Tow and WonderCarpet Operators.
-Snow making (3rd Shift)
-Snow Making Supervisor
-Snow Making Crew Members
GROOMERS (3rd Shift, must be over 18)
Snow/Terrain Groomers (Must have large equipment experience and willing to learn)
Ski/Snowboard Terrain Park DESIGN, BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE
-Ski/Snowboard Terrain Park Crew (Possible 3rd shift)
SKI SCHOOL
-Front Desk Receptionist
– Lesson/Instructor Scheduler
-School Ski Club Coordinator
Maintenance
-Building Maintenance
-Outdoor Building/Grounds/Cleaning Maintenance
SECURITY (MUST BE OVER 18)
-Customer Service
-Checking for Lift Tickets
-Maintaining Safety of Guests and Property
SKI PATROL
-Training is available and required for Ski Patrol members.
Employment forms
Expedite the hiring process and complete your tax forms in advance. Students under 18 must provide a a work permit. All employees must have completed and returned all employment forms prior to their first day of work. Please include identification listed on I-9: 1 item from List A or 1 item from List B and 1 Item from list C and your Social Security card for verification.
UIA 1158- Notice of Seasonal Employment