Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, Winter Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

 

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:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and our Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Assistant Managers are an integral part of restaurant operations responsible for assisting Restaurant Managers with daily operations promoting teamwork, quality, and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $52,000 - $60,000
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes  

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend to all guest needs in the restaurant ensuring responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
• Assist managing dining operations and performance for front and back of house, including training, scheduling, and directing staff
• Review staff performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, providing recognition or corrective action including termination if necessary 
• Assist with administrative duties including hiring, cash management, reservations, purchasing, inventory, and records management; May act as manager in the absence of Restaurant Manger
• Maintain facility standards for food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on dining operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities. 
• Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelors or Culinary degree preferred
• ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
• 3-5 years of restaurant experience, 1+ years of supervisory experience required
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout a shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred
• Ability to ski or snowboard strongly preferred

 

The expected pay range is $52,000 - $60,000. 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  516184
Reference Date: 07/25/2026 
Job Code Function: Front of House