Restaurant Crew

Vail Resorts; Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

Employee discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training and development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter seasonal roles in Colorado. Starting wage is $20 per hour, with opportunities across multiple positions including cooks, drivers, instructors, and more.

Roles are full-time and part-time with housing availability and employee perks. You will interact with guests, support food and beverage operations, and help create an unforgettable mountain experience. Join a team that delivers high-quality service in a vibrant resort setting.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English required.
• No formal experience needed; training provided.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced mountain resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Bussing and maintaining clean stations.
• Greet guests and take beverage/food orders.
• Prepare and serve items; manage setting up displays.
• Assist across departments as needed to support operations.
• Collaborate with team to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Team collaboration

Job description

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

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

Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts?

If you would like to learn multiple aspects of a food and beverage operation this is the job for you. By joining our team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment.Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe and Have Fun!

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $20/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities:

Make connections with guests and co-workers

Share our passion for the mountains during service

Follow the leaderships guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting

Set beverage stations and food displays, cashier, greet guests and bus tables

Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the work day

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed

Desire to learn and grow

Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, to bend, lift and carry objects up to 40lbs

A Restaurant Crew team member is a flexible employee who often works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one resort mentality which could include one of the following:

Mountain Activities

Retail Rental operations

Ticket sales or scanning

Lift Operations

Base Area Operations

Job tasks include but aren’t limited to

Bussing

Cleaning Washrooms

Greeting and directing guests

Dishwashing

Barista Work

Prepping and serving food items

Putting away food orders and keeping the warehouse organized

The expected pay range is$20/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.