Restaurant Crew

Vail Resorts

Kirkwood (CA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees
Free ski lessons
Lodging discounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional开发

Job summary

Vail Resorts in the United States is hiring for winter season 2026/27, with roles including cooks, drivers, instructors and more. Work and play in the mountains with some of the industry's top pay, free employee passes, free ski lessons, and substantial discounts while you build new skills and lasting memories with guests from around the world.

Positions are seasonal, with full-time hours available and housing options.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
  • Desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced guest service environment.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

  • Make connections with guests and co-workers.
  • Share our passion for the mountains during service.
  • Set beverage stations, cashier, greet guests and bus tables.
  • Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the workday.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency
Customer service
Communication

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 youseekingfun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s bestMountainResorts?

If you would like to learn multiple aspects offoodand beverageoperationthis 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: $20.00/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 14 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

Make connections with guests andco-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 theworkday

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

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

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

Food and Beverage Support

Ticket sales or scanning

Lift Operations

Base Area Operations

The expected pay range is$20.00/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.

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