Assistant Manager: Culinary at The Overlook

Vail Resorts; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends &/

Free ski lessons

Discounts on lodging, food, gear, and山

Job summary

Vail Resorts is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 role. You will manage the culinary team, support the Chef, and uphold food quality and safety to deliver exceptional dining for guests.

You will lead staffing, training, and performance reviews, ensuring compliance with standards while promoting teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Starting wage ranges from $57,784 to $64,064, with housing and benefits support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• 3+ years of kitchen experience required; 1+ year supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning.
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks.
• Oversee and support warehouse staff and operations including shipping and receiving, inventory ordering and maintenance, product rotations and food waste reporting.
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores.
• Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste; May act as Manager on Duty in the absence of an Executive Chef; May act as Front of House oversight in the absence of FOH leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Sous Chefs are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Sous Chefs are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for managing the kitchen alongside the Chef, promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications

• - Starting Wage: $57,784.00 - $64,064.00
• - Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• - Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• - Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• - Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• - Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
• - Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• - Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks
• - Oversee and support warehouse staff and operations including shipping and receiving, inventory ordering and maintenance, product rotations and food waste reporting
• - Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
• - Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste; May act as Manager on Duty in the absence of an Executive Chef; May act as Front of House oversight in the absence of FOH leadership
• - Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• - High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
• - Manager ServSafe certification or regional equivalent preferred, or must be acquired within 30 days of start
• - 3+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• - Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
• - Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• - Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred

The expected pay range is $57,784.00 - $64,064.00. 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.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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.