Lead Restaurant Crew

Vail Resorts; Peninsula (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends/f

Free ski lessons

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Area is hiring for winter seasonal roles on mountain dining teams. The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50lbs, and a strong focus on guest service and safety.

Starting wage ranges and full/part-time options are listed, with on-mountain work and potential for supervisory duties. The position offers seasonal employment for Winter 2026/2027, with on-mountain shifts and housing not provided.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, supervisory or guest service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all guest needs in the restaurant ensuring responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
• Answer phones and radio, coordinate with staff to maintain dining areas, including setup and bussing of tables as needed.
• Work on the floor or in the kitchen, wherever needed, to ensure smooth operation.
• Act as supervisor in the absence of a chef, including managing payroll and attendance.
• Assist in ongoing staff training and provide feedback.
• Enforce health and safety regulations for restaurant, employees, and guests.
• Ensure cleanliness and operation of restaurant and equipment through preventative maintenance.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Supervisory or guest service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company: Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Area

Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

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 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

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at VailResortsand our Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Restaurant Leaders are an integral part of restaurant operations responsible for leading the floor service,assistingmanagement with operational needs, promoting teamwork amongststaffandmaintainingservice quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage:$21.50/hr - $26.88/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Timehours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

• Role placement is ON MOUNTAIN and requires safety-conscious skiing on Black Run terrain. Employees will have their ability tested in an Employee On Snow Assessment before being approved to ride for work.
• Attend to all guest needs in the restaurant ensuring responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
• Answers phones and radio working directly with other personnel to maintain the dining areas, including set up and busing of tables as needed
• Work on the floor or in the kitchen, wherever needed, to ensure smooth operation
• Act as supervisor in the absence of a chef, including managing payroll and attendance
• Assists in the ongoing training of staff and provides any necessary feedback
• Enforce and comply with all applicable regulations pertaining to health and safety requirements of the restaurant, employees, and guests
• Ensure cleanliness and operation of restaurant and equipment through inspection and adherence to preventative maintenance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Previous restaurant, supervisory or guest service experience required
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English

The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work. For more information on the clearances.

The expected pay range is$21.50/hr - $26.88/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.

Requisition ID 517280
Reference Date:09/09/2026
Job Code Function:Front of House

Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland

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