Mountain Kitchen Lead — Winter Seasonal

Vail Resorts; Mount Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Crested Butte, CO is hiring a Culinary Assistant Manager for Winter Seasonal 2026/2027. You will assist the GM in daily restaurant operations, lead the culinary team, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety for guests.

You will oversee staffing, training, budgeting, and administrative tasks, while collaborating on menus, playbooks, and safety procedures. Join a team that values guest experience and professional growth in a mountain resort setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant experience with at least 1 year at a managerial level.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Leadership, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40+ lbs.
• TIPS certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Serve Safe Food Protection Manager certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist GM in day-to-day operations of the restaurant, specifically the Back of House/Kitchen, and managing the culinary team of chefs, cooks, and BOH support, including hiring, scheduling, training, developing teammates, performance management (including reviews), and succession planning.
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks and line & food quality checks.
• Participate in and/or conduct daily briefings with staff as well as weekly safety meetings.
• Oversee and support inventory/warehouse operations including shipping and receiving, ordering and maintaining stock levels, product rotations, food waste reporting, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
• Partner with the GM to support administrative operations including:
• Managing budgets and cost controls, including labor, food, and operating expenses
• Assisting with payroll processes, scheduling, and ensuring timecard accuracy
• Completing and maintaining required compliance logs, training records, and safety documentation
• Contributing to financial and operational reporting requirements, including month-end procedures and daily sales reporting
• Partner with the GM to complete administrative workflows such as vendor communication, invoice processing, transfers, waste logs, and incident documentation
• Assist GM in long-term planning, operational analysis, and execution of efficiency improvements and company initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vail Resorts in Crested Butte, CO is hiring a Culinary Assistant Manager for Winter Seasonal 2026/2027. You will assist the GM in daily restaurant operations, lead the culinary team, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety for guests.

You will oversee staffing, training, budgeting, and administrative tasks, while collaborating on menus, playbooks, and safety procedures. Join a team that values guest experience and professional growth in a mountain resort setting.