Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons  MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles 401(k) Retirement Plan  Employee Assistance Program Excellent training and professional development Referral Program
 

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours) Free ski passes for dependents Critical Illness and Accident plans

 

Job Summary

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Kitchen Managers are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. The Kitchen Manager oversees the kitchen team and is responsible to ensure smooth operations, promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests. 

 

Job Specifications:

Housing: May Be Available Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time  Expected Wage Range: $25.00 - $29.00

Job Responsibilities

Uses Vail Resorts Core values: Be Safe, Have Fun, Drive Value, Serve Others, Do Right, Do Good, Be Inclusive, as the starting point for their leadership Leads a culture of safety and food safety, and ensures all safety and food safety training and processes are delivered, completed and tracked Leads employee engagement by promoting a fair, harmonious work environment, providing employees with the tools to do their jobs and delivers timely and specific recognition programs Works closely with Vail Resorts F&B Central Support Team (CST) to deliver on menu implementation and execution including recipes, station guides and portion control The leadership of our Culinary Team, including onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, conducting employee reviews, development and succession planning Maximizes profitability through accurate portioning, waste control procedures, ordering accuracy, and use of prep forecasting tools Supports and oversees warehouse and shipping/receiving team members Maintains strong working relationships with all employees and internal stakeholders; communicates relevant information as necessary Accountable for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance to all Food Safe regulations Administrative duties as needed, including ordering, inventory, scheduling, processing transfers and waste We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be required to assist in other areas as needed 

 

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma required and bachelor or Culinary degree preferred Foodsafe Level 1 preferred, will be offered if hired 3-5 years of restaurant leadership experience required Criminal Record Check must be supplied Ability to ski or snowboard preferred Must be highly flexible with work schedule

 

The expected pay range is $25.00 - $29.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Requisition ID  507487
Reference Date: 02/28/2025 
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