Mountain Food & Beverage Lead - On-Mountain Guest Experience

Vail Resorts; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Employee discounts

401(k)

Assistance program

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Colorado is hiring for winter seasonal restaurant leadership roles on the mountain. Starting wage is $21.50/hr to $26.88/hr with full-time hours available and housing options.

Roles require safety-conscious skiing on Black Run terrain and guest-focused service, with opportunities to train and advance within the Food and Beverage team. Responsibilities include supervising in the chef's absence, maintaining dining areas, and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Safety awareness

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vail Resorts in Colorado is hiring for winter seasonal restaurant leadership roles on the mountain. Starting wage is $21.50/hr to $26.88/hr with full-time hours available and housing options.

Roles require safety-conscious skiing on Black Run terrain and guest-focused service, with opportunities to train and advance within the Food and Beverage team. Responsibilities include supervising in the chef's absence, maintaining dining areas, and ensuring health and safety compliance.