Food & Beverage Assistant Manager

Vail Resorts; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Vail Resorts as an Assistant Manager in the Food and Beverage team. You'll play a crucial role in restaurant operations, enhancing guest experiences while managing staff performance and operational standards. Enjoy competitive pay, ski perks, and a robust wellness benefits package while building a fulfilling career in a vibrant mountainous environment.

Benefits

Free ski passes for employees

Employee discounted lift tickets

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance (after 500 hours)

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; preferred: Bachelor's or Culinary degree.
• 3-5 years of restaurant experience and 1+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist managing dining operations and performance for front and back of house.
• Provide meaningful feedback and direction to staff, including performance reviews.
• Maintain facility standards for food preparation, cleanliness, and safety.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Culinary Degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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For the third consecutive year, Newsweek names Vail Resorts as one of 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Learn more here.

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 Epic 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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

• 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
  

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and our Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Assistant Managers are an integral part of restaurant operations responsible for assisting Restaurant Managers with daily operations promoting teamwork, quality, and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage:$56,485.00 - $66,056.71
• Shift Type:Full Time hours available
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend to all guest needs in the restaurant ensuring responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
• Assist managing dining operations and performance for front and back of house, including training, scheduling, and directing staff
• Review staff performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, providing recognition or corrective action including termination if necessary
• Assist with administrative duties including hiring, cash management, reservations, purchasing, inventory, and records management; May act as manager in the absence of Restaurant Manger
• Maintain facility standards for food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on dining operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelors or Culinary degree preferred
• ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
• 3-5 years of restaurant experience, 1+ years of supervisory experience required
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout a shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred
• Ability to ski or snowboard strongly preferred

The expected pay range is$56,485.00 - $66,056.71. 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.

Requisition ID 509220
Reference Date:06/21/2025
Job Code Function:General Management