In 1958, Yukio Yamai founded Snow Peak in the Niigata Prefecture of Japan. Yukio was an accomplished mountaineer and was dissatisfied with the products available, so he designed his own line of high-quality gear. His innovative and pioneering spirit continues to guide our vision.
Today, Snow Peak is still led by the Yamai family – Yukio's son Tohru is the CEO of Snow Peak USA and Chairman of the Board. Snow Peak provides a wide range of high-quality outdoor gear and apparel to discerning consumers worldwide. Each product we produce is thoughtfully designed and rigorously tested to ensure beauty, function and durability. Each item is investment-grade equipment that powers restorative experiences in nature.
Snow Peak USA is at an exciting stage in company history, coupling significant investment with an ambitious growth strategy for the North American market. In 2020, we opened our new USA headquarters in Portland, Oregon – encompassing a flagship retail store, event space, restaurant and corporate headquarters. We also operate a retail store in the vibrant Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Snow Peak’s future is bright with bold and cutting-edge plans for years ahead.
Takibi is Snow Peak’s first restaurant in the United States and brings our communal spirit to life, giving friends a place to reconnect and appreciate the rhythms of nature. The restaurant and bar are inspired by Japan, the changing seasons, and the bonds built while gathering by the bonfire.
The Takibi kitchen, which serves a Japanese-inspired cuisine by way of the Pacific Northwest, centers around the cooking of local ingredients on a wood-burning hearth. Our goal is to deliver an expanded menu of unique offerings — from Japanese staples to ramen — while inspiring memorable, connective experiences for our guests centered around fire and Snow Peak’s outdoor values.
Takibi is located in the heart of Portland’s vibrant NW 23rd district and is connected to our Flagship store. We're seeking Snow Peak people passionate about hospitality to join our team and be an integral part of Takibi's continued growth.
The Snow Peak Person
The Snow Peak Person is both an outdoor enthusiast and a passionate creative. They believe in their talents and capabilities, are thoughtful in their approach and have a deep appreciation for their work and the world around them. Snow Peak People don’t shy away from growth or new challenges; they’re team players who prioritize connection and communication – and they’re serious about play. If this sounds like you, read our openings below and if you don’t see the perfect fit, send your resume to [email protected]
Benefits
We take into consideration the needs of our employees in creating a thorough and thoughtful benefits package for our team. We provide all of our employees with paid sick leave, wilderness first aid certification, generous discounts on Snow Peak gear and apparel, access to discounts with partner organizations, access to Snow Peak camping trips, mass transit assistance, free mental health appointments, and more.
In addition, our regular full-time employees also have access to medical coverage with vision and alternative care, comprehensive dental, short-term and long-term disability plans, life and AD&D insurance, voluntary life insurance, employer match to retirement contributions, paid vacation and holidays, bike commuting allowance, and more.
At Snow Peak we value all of our employees by providing competitive and equitable base pay, and by promoting a progressive culture of trust, collaboration, inclusion, and development.
Open Positions at Snow Peak USA
Junior Staff Accountant - Portland, Oregon
E-Commerce Digital Designer - Portland, Oregon
Senior Wholesale Manager - Portland, Oregon
Snow Peak does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Human Resources team and such candidate was submitted to the Human Resources team at their request.