Lead Back of House

Vail Resorts; Beaver Creek (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends/f


Ski and snowboard lessons

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness benefits

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Colorado is hiring a Lead Back of House for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027. Starting wage ranges from $22.00/hr to $29.22/hr.

Must have at least 3 years in culinary roles and capable of supervising staff; housing is available, and shift types are full time. Responsibilities include leading kitchen stations, training interns, coordinating with the Chef on duty, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety and cleanliness across operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience.
• Previous supervisory experience is helpful.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Culinary degree/certification - preferred.
• Current certification in state Professional Food Handler Program - Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works all stations as required.
• Develop and train line staff including interns to standard performance level.
• Communicate with the Chef on duty to assure proper service according to the assigned shift.
• Assists in maintaining smooth operations of the kitchen during assigned shift.
• Supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to kitchen standards.
• Cook and prepare food to order on a daily basis.
• Assists in taking monthly inventory.
• Assists in controlling Labor and Food costs.
• Ensure safe and clean work conditions; uphold health procedures.
• Be a role model to others; maintain a 100% satisfaction rate for food quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree/certification - preferred

Job description

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

The Lead Back of House is the leader on the line able to effectively run a variety of stations in a fast paced culinary environment. They must be able to prepare food according to standardized recipes and portion controls. They will assist in prepping, organizing and running all banquet operations. They will help to receive food and dry goods for the kitchen and properly account for such deliveries. This position is in charge of keeping all coolers and walk‑ins neat and clean, properly storing and covering all food items and rotating products for freshness. They will also help the Chef(s) maintain all par levels for the kitchen(s).

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

Worksall stations asrequired.

Develop and train line staff including interns to standard performance level.

Communicate with the Chef on duty toassureproper service according to the assigned shift.

Assistsinmaintaingsmooth operations of the kitchen during assigned shift.

Supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to kitchen standards.

Cook and prepare food to order ondailybasis.

Assistsin taking monthly inventory.

Assistsin controlling Labor and Food costs.

Is familiar with fire,safetyand health procedures.Assistin emergency and security procedures as directed by management.

Reports and mechanical problems with the engineering departmentin a timely manner.

Assure safe and cleanworkconditions for all personnel.

Be a role model to others.

Maintain a 100% satisfaction rate and take full responsibility for food quality.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 3 years of culinary experience

Previoussupervisory experience is helpful

Able to communicate effectively in English

Culinary degree/certification - preferred

Current certification in state Professional Food Handler Program - Preferred

The expected pay range is$22.00/hr - $29.22/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.