Culinary Assistant GM — Winter Season

Vail Resorts; Ludlow (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/mountain perks

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional发展

Job summary

Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, VT is seeking a Winter Seasonal Assistant General Manager, Culinary to lead the kitchen team alongside the Restaurant General Manager, ensuring food quality, safety, and exceptional guest experiences during the Winter 2026/2027 season. This role emphasizes hands-on supervision, inventory control, training, and collaboration with the GM on budgeting and compliance. Multiple benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required, or ability to obtain during 1st month.
• VT DLL 1st Class Server course required, must be obtained during 1st week of employment.
• 3+ years of kitchen experience required; 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Ability to create a team environment and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Assist GM in day‑to‑day operations of the restaurant, with primary focus on the Back of House/Kitchen, managing the culinary team of chefs, cooks, and BOH support, including hiring, scheduling, training, developing teammates, performance management, and succession planning.
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks and line & food quality checks
• Participate in and/or conduct daily briefings with staff as well as weekly safety meetings
• Oversee and support inventory/warehouse operations including shipping and receiving, ordering and maintaining stock levels, product rotations, food waste reporting, and ensuring proper documentation
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
• Partner with the GM to support administrative operations including: Managing budgets and cost controls, including labor, food, and operating expenses; Assisting with payroll processes, scheduling, and ensuring timecard accuracy; Completing and maintaining required compliance logs, training records, and safety documentation; Contributing to financial and operational reporting requirements, including month-end procedures and daily sales reporting; Partner with the GM to complete administrative workflows such as vendor communication, invoice processing, transfers, waste logs, and incident documentation; Assist GM in long-term planning, operational analysis, and execution of efficiency improvements and company initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, VT is seeking a Winter Seasonal Assistant General Manager, Culinary to lead the kitchen team alongside the Restaurant General Manager, ensuring food quality, safety, and exceptional guest experiences during the Winter 2026/2027 season. This role emphasizes hands-on supervision, inventory control, training, and collaboration with the GM on budgeting and compliance. Multiple benefits accompany the position.