Barista

Vail Resorts; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Free ski & snowboard lessons

40% retail discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter 2026/27 seasonal roles across our mountain resorts, including cooks, drivers, instructors and more, in Breckenridge, CO. We offer competitive compensation, free passes and lessons, discounts, Epic Service training, and wellness benefits from day one.

Starting wage is $12.14 per hour. Positions are winter seasonal with both full-time and part-time hours available. Housing is available.

Qualifications

• No formal experience is required; training is provided.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Make connections with guests and co-workers
• Share our passion for the mountains during service
• Follow leadership guidelines during the daily pre-shift meeting
• Create hot and cold beverages to specifications
• Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout, and at the end of the workday
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Willingness to learn

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

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

Are youseekingfun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s bestMountainResorts? Come join the resort by becoming a Barista. If youare passionate aboutproviding great food and beveragesforour guests, this is the place for you.By joining our team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment.Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe,and Have Fun!

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $12.14/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age- For Steven’s Pass Min age is 21 years of age so remove the tokens and manually input“21 Years of age”

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

Make connections with guests and co-workers

Share our passion for the mountains during service

Follow the leadership’s guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting

Create hot and cold beverages to specifications

Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout, and at the end of theworkday

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is necessary

Desire to learn and grow

Must be able to communicate fluently in English

The expected pay range is$12.14/hr. 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.