Culinary Assistant Manager — Winter Season + Free Ski Passes

Vail Resorts; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Employee discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Breckenridge, CO is hiring for the winter 2026/27 season. The Assistant Manager: Culinary at The Overlook leads kitchen operations, supports Chef, and drives guest satisfaction in a fast-paced mountain resort setting.

Qualified candidates bring 3+ years kitchen and supervisory experience, a culinary degree or certification, and fluency in English. The role offers a competitive seasonal wage ($57,784–$64,064) with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 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; 1+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously; lift up to 50 lbs; English fluency required; 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

Kitchen experience

Supervisory experience

English communication

Education

Culinary degree or certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vail Resorts in Breckenridge, CO is hiring for the winter 2026/27 season. The Assistant Manager: Culinary at The Overlook leads kitchen operations, supports Chef, and drives guest satisfaction in a fast-paced mountain resort setting.

Qualified candidates bring 3+ years kitchen and supervisory experience, a culinary degree or certification, and fluency in English. The role offers a competitive seasonal wage ($57,784–$64,064) with benefits and growth opportunities.