Lead Kitchen & Banquet Ops — Mountain Resort

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

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.