(JobSync Quick Apply) Sous Chef

Park City; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

401(k) Retirement Plan

Excellent training and professional发展

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Park City, UT is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the quality of food and service in our mountain kitchen. You will assist with payroll, inventory, and office duties while ensuring guests enjoy a memorable dining experience daily.

Starting wage ranges from $52,000 to $62,000 per year for winter seasonal 2026/2027 with full-time and part-time hours. Housing is available and opportunities for training and advancement are supported through our Epic Service program.

Qualifications

• Minimum culinary experience and supervisory capability.
• Strong English communication and guest service focus.
• Able to stand 12 hours and lift 50+ lbs; ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef with menu planning, production and delivery.
• Ensure food safety across all operations and HACCP adherence.
• Assist with scheduling staff to budgeted labor and payroll.
• Oversee inventory, costs, and vendor relations for all food/beverage supplies.
• Perform line checks and maintain food quality for all served items.
• Develop and train culinary interns; mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management or supervisory experience

Advanced culinary skills

Guest service skills

English communication

Stamina to stand 12 hours

Ability to carry 50+ lbs

ServSafe certification or willingness

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Purchasing systems

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 March 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

The Sous Chef is responsible for the overall quality of food and service, they also assist with the management of the kitchen environment. The Sous Chef ensures staff and food quality provides guests with a pleasant dining experience on a daily basis. This role also assists the Chef with payroll, inventory, and other office duties.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00 – $62,000
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Chef with menu planning, production and delivery
• Ensure food safety across all operations
• Ensure entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to ServSafe Culinary Guidelines
• Assist Chef with scheduling of staff to budgeted labor by resolving payroll exceptions, approvals, and labor distribution reports
• Assist Chef with ordering/receiving, cost transfers, variance reports and inventory control of all food, beverages, supplies, etc. purchased for the entire building
• Conduct routine line checks and maintain food quality of all food served and produced
• Develop and train culinary interns
• Assist Chef with training and retaining all food service personnel
• Educate staff of classical and contemporary culinary techniques

Job Requirements

Required

• Previous culinary experience
• Management or supervisory experience
• Advanced Culinary Skills
• Guest Service skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• Able to stand or walk for 12 hours
• Able to carry 50+ lbs.
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Familiarity with purchasing systems, MS Office Suite and Outlook
• Ability to communicate in Spanish
• Previous experience in high-volume restaurants
• Degree in Culinary Arts

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 – $62,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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.

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.

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.