Banquet Captain at The Hythe

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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 Epic 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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job 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
  

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:
Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts? Come join the resort by becoming a Bartender at one of our operations. If you enjoy building cocktails and serving fantastic wines and cold beer, this is the job for you. By joining the 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! 

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

• Employment Type: Year Round (10-month)

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Have the banquet captain phone at all times or make sure a lead has it until another captain is available.
• Have all food labels made and set out prior to the food being served.
• Lead and support banquet service team on the floor.
• Flexible schedule to be on the around during high demand times, group arrivals, and group departures.
• Attend group BEO reviews and PreCons when Ryan is unavailable.
• Attend weekly 10-day meeting when Ryan is unavailable.
• Manage and develop members of the service team by engaging in any improvements needed.
• Provide open and honest feedback to the service team as well as department management.
• Will lead by example and hold the team accountable in adhering to department standards in food and beverage service, service attitude, personal behavior, and personal presentation.
• Assist in modernizing banquet presentation within department budget guidelines.
• Act as a liaison between the group contacts and banquet service team.

Job Requirements: 

• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed
• Desire to learn and grow
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift and carry objects up to 40lbs

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/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.

Requisition ID 516710
Reference Date: 08/15/2026 
Job Code Function: Banquet