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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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:
Join our culinary leadership team as a Sous Chef and help create exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced resort environment. You'll work alongside talented chefs, lead and develop kitchen staff, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, memorable meals for guests. If you're passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and are ready to grow your culinary career.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr
• Employment Type:  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type:  Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age:  At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability:  No 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and ensuring efficient food production. 
• Supervise, train, and mentor cooks and kitchen staff to maintain high performance and service standards. 
• Ensure all food is prepared, plated, and presented according to established recipes and quality standards. 
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health department regulations and company policies. 
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and controlling food and labor costs. 
• Support menu development and recipe execution while maintaining consistency and guest satisfaction.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu execution, inventory management, and cost control.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards; ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $29.22/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  518444
Reference Date: 10/21/2026 
Job Code Function: Back of House