Winter Culinary AGM - Lead High-Volume Mountain Kitchen

Vail Resorts; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Employee discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral Program

Job summary

The Cornice at Kirkwood Mountain Resort is seeking a driven Culinary Assistant General Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, support the General Manager, and lead seasonal staff through a busy winter service period.

Located in The Village at Kirkwood, this winter seasonal role combines hands-on kitchen oversight with guest-focused service, pizza prep, and online ordering coordination to ensure safe, high-quality dining all winter long.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of kitchen or culinary management experience.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards.
• Serve Safe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Ability to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced, guest-centered environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management, ordering, and basic cost control.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a winter mountain setting.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and snow days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including food prep, quality control, and line execution.
• Ensure consistency, presentation, and portioning align with brand and resort standards.
• Manage food runner coordination and timing of orders (counter service and online).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with health regulations.
• Train, schedule, and supervise seasonal culinary staff including cooks, food runners, and dishwashers.
• Lead by example during high-volume shifts, working alongside the team as needed.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to maintain team morale and productivity.
• Support pre-shift meetings and performance reviews in coordination with the GM.
• Manage BOH inventory, ordering, and receiving processes for food, paper goods, and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure proper storage, rotation, and labeling of all products.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, and waste reduction strategies.
• Track shift meal usage and identify discrepancies or training needed.
• Communicate closely with FOH team to coordinate ticket flow and guest wait times.
• Assist with special events and weekly Trivia Tuesdays from a culinary operations perspective.
• Support the General Manager with online ordering systems and operational adjustments.
• Support the implementation of Commitment to Zero sustainability and recycling initiatives at the outlet.
• Assist in training staff on Commitment to Zero programs, ensuring understanding of related expectations.
• Provide hands-on assistance with waste sorting at outlet waste stations when needed.
• Maintain high standards for food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Leadership

Inventory management

Team supervision

Job description

The Cornice at Kirkwood Mountain Resort is seeking a driven Culinary Assistant General Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, support the General Manager, and lead seasonal staff through a busy winter service period.

Located in The Village at Kirkwood, this winter seasonal role combines hands-on kitchen oversight with guest-focused service, pizza prep, and online ordering coordination to ensure safe, high-quality dining all winter long.