Lead Server

Vail Resorts; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 16,724 - 23,129; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Employee discounts on lodging, gear, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for Lead Server and several winter seasonal positions for 2026/27. Enjoy some of the industry's highest pay, free passes for employees, discount lift tickets for friends and family, and extensive training through Epic Service.

Roles include full-time seasonal shifts with housing available and a focus on guest service in a mountain setting. Requirements include high school diploma, English communication, and tipping knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to communicate in English.
• TIPS certification required – will provide TIPS training within 30 days of hire if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strong food knowledge of menu items and drinks.
• Handles opening/closing duties, stocking, setting tables, and dining room cleanliness.
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to upsell products.
• Proactively sells beer, wine, liquor, and food to guests.
• Communicates information with Restaurant Manager and Food & Beverage team.
• Multitasks at a fast, thorough pace and completes assigned side work.
• Attends daily pre-shift meetings and staff meetings.
• Has comprehensive wine/liquor knowledge and adheres to state liquor laws.
• Ensures compliance with state health regulations.
• Handles cash and credit cards with honesty, including tip distribution.
• Creates a friendly, fun bar environment and checks server paperwork.
• Prints Shift Reports and resets; trains new staff on IG and policies.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Multitasking

Teamwork

English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Lead Server

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 across 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 comes 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

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $12.14/hr – $16.79/hr
  • If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20/hour, inclusive of tips
• 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

• Responsible for having a strong food knowledge base and a detailed understanding and memorization of the current menu items, including all alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks, food, and specials.
• Handles all opening and closing duties required to operate the restaurant, ensuring that all stocking is done, tables are properly set, and the dining room is clean.
• Actively uses suggestive selling techniques while always trying to upsell our products.
• Proactively sells beer, wine, liquor, and food to guests sitting in the dining area.
• Communicates all necessary and important information with the Restaurant Manager and the entire Food and Beverage team.
• Capable of multitasking and working at a fast but thorough pace.
• Completes all side work that has been assigned.
• Attends the daily pre‑shift meeting to learn any important daily information and any other scheduled staff meetings.
• Has comprehensive wine and liquor knowledge and adheres to all state liquor laws.
• Ensures that all state health regulations are being adhered to.
• Handles cash and credit card processing with honesty and fairness, including tip out to bartenders and food runners at the end of shift.
• Is enthusiastic and interactive to help portray a friendly, fun, and exciting bar environment.
• Checks/Signs off on server side work.
• Ensures server paperwork is accurate and complete.
• Prints Shift Reports and resets.
• Trains new staff on IG and restaurant policies and flow.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish – preferred.
• Prior serving experience.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• TIPS certification required – will provide TIPS training within 30 days of hire if necessary.

The expected pay range is $12.14/hr – $16.79/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 515290

Reference Date: 07/14/2026

Job Code Function: Front of House