Winter Seasonal Culinary AGM — Lead & Elevate Kitchen

Vail Resorts; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain passes

Employee discounts on lodging, gear, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training & development

Referral Program

Job summary

The Cornice at Kirkwood Mountain Resort is hiring a Culinary Assistant General Manager for the 2026/27 winter season. This leadership role oversees back-of-house operations at a bustling pizzeria and sports bar, ensuring smooth pizza prep, staff coordination, and online order handling alongside the GM.

We seek a hands-on manager with culinary experience, strong safety standards, and the ability to lead a high-volume kitchen in a resort setting.

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.
• 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.

Job description

The Cornice at Kirkwood Mountain Resort is hiring a Culinary Assistant General Manager for the 2026/27 winter season. This leadership role oversees back-of-house operations at a bustling pizzeria and sports bar, ensuring smooth pizza prep, staff coordination, and online order handling alongside the GM.

We seek a hands-on manager with culinary experience, strong safety standards, and the ability to lead a high-volume kitchen in a resort setting.