Seasonal Kitchen Lead — Mountain Resort

Vail Resorts; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Free ski and snowboard lessons

40% retail discounts

Epic Service training

Wellness benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible housing options

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter 2026/27 across roles including cooks, drivers, instructors and more. Join our mountainside team for a season or build a long-term career with 40+ resorts worldwide, with some of the industry's highest pay and free passes plus ski and snowboard lessons.

Enjoy 40% retail discounts, Epic Service training, and wellness benefits to support your success. Seasonal winter positions are filled on a rolling basis with applications accepted until December 15th or until

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant kitchen experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, practices and food safety; ServSafe certifications a plus.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment, tools and accessories for use and to train other kitchen staff.
• Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients.
• Prep ingredients and maintain par levels for demand to minimize waste.
• Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method and monitor food waste for reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

English fluency

Communication

Stand/walk for long periods

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter 2026/27 across roles including cooks, drivers, instructors and more. Join our mountainside team for a season or build a long-term career with 40+ resorts worldwide, with some of the industry's highest pay and free passes plus ski and snowboard lessons.

Enjoy 40% retail discounts, Epic Service training, and wellness benefits to support your success. Seasonal winter positions are filled on a rolling basis with applications accepted until December 15th or until