Mountain Concierge I
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The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort
Ketchum, ID, US
Summary
The Mountain Concierge I curates highly personalized luxury experiences for guests and residence owners while managing complex itineraries and community partnerships. This role also provides leadership support, trains new team members, and ensures all guest services meet Forbes Travel Guide luxury standards.
Job Description
Viceroy Hotels
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and cultural connection. A leader in modern luxury, Viceroy is committed to creating unique, immersive experiences that allow guests to craft unforgettable narratives rooted in the authenticity of each destination. Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring locations including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Kopaonik, Snowmass, Washington D.C., St. Lucia, and Portugal’s Algarve, with a forthcoming resort in Sun Valley, Idaho slated to open in summer 2026.
Location
The property offers 73 guest rooms and 12 single-level penthouse residences, all with sweeping views of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains. Guests and owners will enjoy an elevated level of personalized service and an extensive amenity suite, including a 5,700-square-foot full-service spa, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, six treatment rooms, an indoor thermal pool, cold plunge, sauna, and steam rooms. A state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar will provide unobstructed access to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first designated preserve of its kind in the U.S. and one of only 12 globally.
Overview
Located at the southeast corner of Main Street and River Street East—the gateway to downtown Ketchum, Idaho—and just minutes from Bald Mountain’s River Run base, this exceptional property will debut as Sun Valley’s first luxury hotel and for-sale residence offering. As part of the Viceroy team, you’ll help bring our signature experiential hospitality to one of North America’s most iconic, year-round mountain destinations
The Mountain Concierge I serves as the senior concierge professional for The Observatory Sun Valley, curating exceptional, highly personalized luxury experiences for guests, residence owners, and VIP clientele. This role manages complex itineraries, develops strategic partnerships throughout the community, and serves as the resort's expert on destination experiences.
The Mountain Concierge I anticipates guest needs before they are expressed and consistently delivers intuitive, personalized service that exceeds Forbes Travel Guide luxury standards.
Responsibilities
Personalized Guest Experiences
- Deliver intuitive, anticipatory service that consistently exceeds guest expectations and aligns with Forbes Travel Guide luxury standards.
- Design and coordinate customized itineraries based on each guest's interests, preferences, and travel goals.
- Arrange transportation, dining reservations, recreational activities, spa appointments, private tours, equipment rentals, and exclusive local experiences.
- Personally manage complex requests requiring coordination across multiple resort departments and external partners.
- Anticipate guest needs prior to arrival by reviewing guest history, preferences, special occasions, and VIP notes.
- Create memorable experiences for celebrations including anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, honeymoons, and family gatherings.
- Serve as a trusted destination expert, providing personalized recommendations for seasonal activities, local events, dining, shopping, arts, and outdoor recreation.
- Create "hidden gem" recommendations that guests won't find online.
- Maintain expertise in Sun Valley's outdoor conditions, weather, trail status, ski operations, and special events.
VIP & Owner Services
- Coordinate pre-arrival planning for VIP guests, residence owners, and repeat visitors.
- Collaborate with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Spa, Engineering, and Residences to ensure flawless execution of guest experiences.
- Arrange customized amenities and welcome experiences.
- Personally oversee high-profile arrivals and departures when appropriate.
Community Partnerships
- Develop and maintain relationships with local outfitters, guides, transportation providers, restaurants, entertainment venues, ski schools, and luxury service providers.
- Continuously identify new experiences and seasonal opportunities that enhance the guest experience.
- Maintain current knowledge of weather conditions, mountain operations, community events, and regional attractions.
Leadership & Operations
- Share destination knowledge and best practices to elevate the overall guest experience.
- Assist with training, onboarding, and coaching new team members.
- Support daily concierge operations by prioritizing requests, monitoring follow-up, and ensuring timely completion of guest services.
- Handle escalated guest concerns with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; hospitality degree preferred.
- Minimum three years of luxury hotel concierge or guest experience experience.
- Previous Forbes-rated property experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Sun Valley luxury recreation and regional tourism.
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority requests simultaneously.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Benefits
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
- Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
- Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
For Employees Based in Washington:
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
- Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
For Employees Based in Colorado:
- 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
- Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
- 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
For Employees Based in California:
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
- Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.
Posting Date
This job opening was posted on 8/26/26 and will remain open for at least 75 days.
Welcome to Viceroy Hotels & Resorts – Redefining Modern Luxury in Global Hospitality
At Viceroy, we take pride in crafting one-of-a-kind, authentic experiences that seamlessly blend design and service, inspiring travelers worldwide.
Our diverse portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts spans the globe, offering exceptional destinations, including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Snowmass, Washington D.C., St. Lucia, Portugal, and Serbia — and coming soon to Sun Valley, Idaho and New York City.
Join our Journey: Discover more about our modern luxury brand and explore exciting career opportunities: https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/about-us/careers.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
West Hollywood, California
Welcome to Viceroy Hotels & Resorts – Redefining Modern Luxury in Global Hospitality
At Viceroy, we take pride in crafting one-of-a-kind, authentic experiences that seamlessly blend design and service, inspiring travelers worldwide.
Our diverse portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts spans the globe, offering exceptional destinations, including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Snowmass, Washington D.C., St. Lucia, Portugal, and Serbia — and coming soon to Sun Valley, Idaho and New York City.
Join our Journey: Discover more about our modern luxury brand and explore exciting career opportunities: https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/about-us/careers.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
West Hollywood, California