Winter Kitchen Team Lead — Lead on a Fast-Paced Line

Vail Resorts; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Employee discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Job summary

Park City Mountain is hiring for a Winter Seasonal Team Lead at the Red Tail Grill in Park City, UT. This hands-on culinary leadership role supports the Chef and Sous Chef, while also performing as a fast, organized line cook.

The position demands high-volume restaurant experience, leadership ability, and strict adherence to food safety standards. Compensation starts at $25.00–$27.00 per hour with housing options and employee perks available for the Winter 2026/2027 season.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to take direction and provide direction to others when needed
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to communicate in English
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Able to carry 50+ lbs.
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Work as a high-performing line cook during busy, high-volume services
• Support the Chef and Sous Chef team with the daily operation of the kitchen
• Assist with opening, closing, and daily kitchen organization
• Help ensure all stations are properly stocked, organized, and prepared for service
• Execute menu items quickly and consistently according to established recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency while preserving food quality and attention to detail
• Assist with line checks and communicate any product, quality, or preparation concerns to the chef team
• Provide direction and support to cooks when needed
• Help train new and seasonal culinary employees
• Lead by example by demonstrating strong work habits, professionalism, organization, and teamwork
• Maintain proper portion control, recipe consistency, and plate presentation
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and front-of-house team members during service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation throughout the shift
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and ServSafe standards
• Assist with receiving, proper product rotation, labeling, storage, and inventory organization
• Identify operational issues and communicate them quickly to culinary leadership
• Assist the chef team with additional operational responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Professional cooking

High-volume kitchen

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Leadership / direction

Food safety

English communication

Stand/walk for long

Carry 50+ lbs

ServSafe cert

HS diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Park City Mountain is hiring for a Winter Seasonal Team Lead at the Red Tail Grill in Park City, UT. This hands-on culinary leadership role supports the Chef and Sous Chef, while also performing as a fast, organized line cook.

The position demands high-volume restaurant experience, leadership ability, and strict adherence to food safety standards. Compensation starts at $25.00–$27.00 per hour with housing options and employee perks available for the Winter 2026/2027 season.