Lead Back of House

Vail Resorts; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Free ski and snowboard lessons

40% retail discounts

Epic Service training

Wellness benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible housing options

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter 2026/27 across roles including cooks, drivers, instructors and more. Join our mountainside team for a season or build a long-term career with 40+ resorts worldwide, with some of the industry's highest pay and free passes plus ski and snowboard lessons.

Enjoy 40% retail discounts, Epic Service training, and wellness benefits to support your success. Seasonal winter positions are filled on a rolling basis with applications accepted until December 15th or until

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant kitchen experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, practices and food safety; ServSafe certifications a plus.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment, tools and accessories for use and to train other kitchen staff.
• Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients.
• Prep ingredients and maintain par levels for demand to minimize waste.
• Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method and monitor food waste for reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

English fluency

Communication

Stand/walk for long periods

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.Apply today!

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

• 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

Service is this foundation of everything we stand for at VailResortsand our Cooks are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Cooks are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible forassistingthe kitchen alongside the Chef, promoting teamwork amongst staff,maintainingfood quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

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:

• Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment,toolsand accessories for use and to train other kitchen staff
• Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients
• Prep ingredients andmaintainpar levels for demand to minimize waste
• Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method andmonitorfood waste for reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Culinary degree or certification preferred
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques,practicesand food safety;ServSafecertifications a plus
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work well and communicate with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English

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.