Sliding into Ski Season: Ontario’s Mount St. Louis Moonstone Selects Sodexo Live! as Hospitality Provider
Employee-first approach, commitment to locally sourced offerings, cited as key assets of program, which will operate as bespoke North Peak Hospitality
COLDWATER, Ontario – (November 10, 2022) – Today, Sodexo Live!, the leading hospitality partner to the world’s most iconic venues, announced a new, multi-year agreement to provide best-in-class hospitality services to Mount St. Louis Moonstone – one of the largest family-owned ski resorts in Ontario. This means revitalized menus for guests and expanded catering capabilities, offering warm and comforting dishes, tastes of the region and a range of options.
"As we look to double down on the visitor experience, it’s important to create a more memorable dining destination for our guests of all ages," said General Manager/Owner Robert Huter. "And Sodexo Live!, through its regional expertise and inventive approach, will help us bring this vision to life."
Nestled in Ontario’s snow belt, Mount St. Louis Moonstone – the premier ski destination in Ontario – is comprised of 36 different slopes and hosts hundreds of thousands of skiers and snowboarders per year. The new program will incorporate the latest hospitality trends and techniques, streamlining choices at each location while still providing exciting variety. Skiers will experience a whole new service standard when coming to enjoy the mountain, whether at The Chalet or anywhere else at the resort.
The planned enhancements include:
- A new build-your-own pho and ramen station
- The addition of Nathan’s Footlong and Regular Hot Dogs to the menu
- Introducing traditional Austrian-Hungarian Debrazzini Sausages, served on pretzel buns
- Expanding cashless points-of-sale, ensuring speed of payment to get guests back on the mountain quicker
- Building out grab-and-go areas for comfort foods & beverages
"We are thrilled to kick off this new partnership and look forward to reducing lines and improving speed of service so skiers can replenish and get back to hitting the slopes," said Greg Fender, Executive Vice President, Sodexo Live! "Just like Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Sodexo Live! is a family-owned business and we’re committed to investing in a next-level dining experience, and tapping local employees and local suppliers, for everyone to enjoy."
The Sodexo Live! presence in Ontario is substantial, with over 3,000 employees in the surrounding region to source from, ensuring the dining operations are adequately staffed with the most well-trained team members.
Sodexo Live! also maintains a significant, long-term presence in the ski industry, serving as the hospitality partner of choice at 15 resorts throughout the region, including Holiday Valley, Smugglers’ Notch, Jiminy Peak, Gore Mountain, Whiteface and Bristol Mountain. It is also the hospitality partner to renowned Canadian sports venues like Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton, Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre and BC Place in Vancouver, among others.
About Mount St. Louis Moonstone
Mount St. Louis Moonstone is one of the largest family owned ski resorts in Canada. It was founded 50 years ago by Austrian Alpine skier Josl Huter and his wife Elfriede. The resort is located in the snow belt region of Ontario. Today, it contains 36 different ski slopes in addition to 8 chair lifts and 3 carpets. The resort is known for being family friendly and prides itself on accommodating everyone, from beginner skiers and snowboarders to the most advanced in their discipline. Josl and Elfriede have marked such success in large part due to the dedication and passion of their two sons, Robert and Andre, their daughter-in-law Sarah Huter and most recently their 4 grandchildren Nicholas, Jacob, Lukas and Charley Grace Huter.
About Sodexo Live!
Sodexo Live! manages prestigious conference, cultural, and sporting venues and major events all over the world. With 40,000 employees and 500 sites, Sodexo Live! offers clients a range of bespoke catering, sales, and event management services, helping to transform the consumer experience into unforgettable memories. Sodexo Live! commits to unlocking customers’ full potential while favoring local communities. Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of prestigious events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.