Ever wanted to live and work in the mountains and get paid to love winter?
Wake up to fresh alpine air, spend your days surrounded by snow, and finish work knowing your office view is one of Australia’s most iconic ski resorts. Picture snow under your boots, après vibes after your shift, and a season spent making memories (and friends). If winter, hospitality, and unforgettable experiences sound like your thing, Buller Hospitality wants you on the team for Winter 2026 at Mt Buller.
So, who are we?
Buller Hospitality sits under the Buller Ski Lifts (BSL) umbrella, which employs around 850 seasonal staff each winter. Our hospitality team alone hires 100+ seasonal staff, so it’s safe to say we know how to serve food in a big way.
We operate across 10 locations and 11 unique venues, both on and off the mountain each with its own vibe. Have a cheeky stalk of our socials below to see what we’re about.
On-mountain venues:
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ABOM
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Abom Foodhall
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Mogul’s Café
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Moosehead Bar & Restaurant
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Spurs Café & Restaurant
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Tirol Café & Restaurant
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Bull Run Cantina
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Celia’s Café
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Planks on Snow Van (event activations)
Off-mountain venues:
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Mirimbah Store (Mirimbah)
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Merrijig Motor Inn (Merrijig)
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The Hunt Club (Merrijig)
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Telephone Box Junction – TBC (Mt Stirling)
Let’s talk about the role.
As an on-mountain Food & Beverage Manager, you will oversee all operational, people, and service elements of your assigned venue, ensuring smooth daily operations and high-quality guest experiences.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing daily venue operations and ensuring service excellence across all service periods
- Leading, coaching, and developing supervisors and seasonal hospitality teams
- Preparing and managing staff rosters in line with operational requirements
- Overseeing stock control, ordering, and conducting regular stocktakes
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, workplace health & safety, and company policies
- Managing bar, café, or restaurant operations (placement based on experience)
- Monitoring performance, addressing issues proactively, and driving continuous improvement
Building and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
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As an on-mountain Food & Beverage Supervisor, you will support the day-to-day operations of your assigned venue while leading front-line teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Venue Manager with daily operations and service delivery
- Leading shifts and supervising staff during service periods
- Managing daily labour on shift, including staff deployment and break management to meet service and budget requirements
- Monitoring and minimising food and beverage wastage during service periods
- Providing hands-on customer service and acting as a point of contact for guests
- Training and mentoring seasonal team members
- Ensuring service standards are met across bar, café, or restaurant operations
- Monitoring food safety, workplace safety, and hygiene compliance
- Assisting with basic stock control and reporting issues to management
- Helping foster a positive, inclusive, and motivated team culture
These roles are available across multiple on mountain Buller Hospitality venues.
A bit about you
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Proven hospitality leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm in high-volume environments
- Confident communication and people-management skills
- A hands-on leadership style and solutions-focused mindset
- Available for the full winter ski season between June to early October
And of course… stoked about doing a snow season
What experience do you need?
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Previous hospitality leadership experience (supervisor, assistant manager, or manager level)
- Strong bar, café, or restaurant service knowledge
- Valid Victorian RSA Certificate (required)
- Barista, cocktail, and multi-outlet experience highly regarded
- Some venues require staff to ski or snowboard to access them. Please let us know your ability level so we can ensure the best possible placement.
But wait, there’s more…Benefits, benefits, benefits. Here’s why you should swipe right on working with Buller Hospitality:
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Free Mt Buller Season Lift Pass
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Access to complimentary group ski and snowboard lessons
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Discounts across all Buller Ski Lifts (BSL)–operated venues, including retail, rental, and hospitality
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Subsidised shared staff accommodation on or off mountain
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Organised staff events and social activities
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Free staff transport up and down the mountain during the season
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Staff recognition program
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Opportunities for progression, including year-round roles with our Valley operations and Spurs café supporting mountain biking on Mt Buller
I’m keen! What do I do next?
If you are ready to get paid to love winter apply now by clicking the 'Apply' button!
If you are interested in working in a particular venue please leave a note under "why do you want to work at Mt Buller"
Please note there are no sponsorship opportunities and this job does not come under the Working Holiday rural extension program.
I’m interested but have some questions.
Email us at [email protected] and we’ll be more than happy to help.
Buller Ski Lifts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
