Location: Killington, Vermont

Killington and Pico Resort is the biggest mountain in the East, home to the most adventure you’ll find all year long, and a great place to start, build and grow your career. With seven distinct mountain areas, including Vermont’s highest lift-serviced peak, the opportunities are endless throughout the longest ski season in the East, and into the summer with mountain biking, golf and more. Join an enthusiastic team that strives to deliver the best guest experience possible, while taking advantage of all these mountains have to offer. Killington Resort is committed to employee wellness, safety, growth opportunities, and provides a wide variety of resort benefits, including access to our unparalleled playground. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

Compensation: Salary, actual wage will be adjusted based on experience.

Benefits: Full-time, seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available

Job Summary:

The F&B Manager at Bear Mtn Lodge is responsible for managing all aspects of Food & Beverage operations including front of house, culinary/back of house and the bar.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Manage and teach a team of 30+ including an F&B Team Lead, Line Cooks, Cook IIs, Food Service Workers, Cashiers, Bartenders, Barbacks and servers

Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the employees

Provide innovative and cost-effective meals to our guests

Responsible for quality assurance of products presented to guests in all culinary functions

Plan, manage, and coordinate the daily operations of banquets and restaurant service

Coordinate and execute events throughout the season

Establish standards and procedures for staff

Report daily/weekly to senior management and provide detailed reports about the business unit

Create and manage orders, receive, and maintain an appropriate inventory of food and supplies

Prepare a variety of administrative/operations reports and records, such as timesheets and daily staffing reports and records

Execute and manage food production and daily mise en place

Coordinate and control food storage, daily maintenance of a variety of storage spaces

Utilize FIFO and follow company HACCP plan

Oversee day to day production and operations in the kitchen

Maintain and monitor hygiene, health, and safety standards and ensure that HACCP regulations are adhered to

Clearly understand and follow Serv Safe, local polices, and resort polices

Maintain and monitor quality of food and service on a daily basis

Ensure that the kitchen is properly organized, staffed, and directed in day-to-day duties

Work closely with staff in training on cooking techniques, and demonstration

Oversee all kitchen functions and provide support to the kitchen

Provide high quality food at high volume levels

Execute and conduct banquets at high levels, organize meetings with banquet staff

Control labor and food cost percentages

Work with the FOH to maintain upscale standards including all aspects at the bar

Conduct weekly safety meetings, reviewing with staff of known physical hazards that we deal with on a day-to-day basis

Ensure that signage and message boards are updated and communicated to staff to keep employees informed about upcoming events etc.

Promote safe food handling and work with developed HACCP plans state and company wide

Embrace and improve the Killington culture

Perform other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

College degree &/or training, and/or 3+ years in F&B

Knowledge of working Square POS systems, Microsoft 365 a plus

SERV Safe Certified and knowledgeable in all aspects of health and safety standards or ability to train & obtain

Broad and in-depth professional knowledge and skills in food & beverage

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of company personnel, outside vendors, and guests

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to stand for long hours

Ability to effectively manage staff in multiple departments, train, motivate, and assign duties fairly

Familiarity with best practices in restaurant and banquet services industry

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants.  No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status. 
 
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