Van Winkles Assistant Manager

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:
Hunter Mountain is looking for a Full Time Year-Round Assistant Manager to join our team in Van Winkles Restaurant. The Assistant Manager works under the direction of the Van Winkles General Manager. The Assistant Manager is responsible for providing a high quality food and beverage experience for our guests. This position is responsible for all front of the house and bar staff, enforcing policies and procedures, assists with inventory ordering and tracking, payroll, scheduling, reporting, pricing and all front of the house duties. 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $25.00/hr -$29.00/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No  

Job Responsibilities:

• Sets the example for all staff for service standards and menu knowledge
• Exhibits professionalism through appearance and maintaining a positive attitude toward all employees and guests
• Ensure all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards are met
• Assist in scheduling staff as needed by anticipating business levels, ensuring all positions are staffed when needed and labor cost objectives are met
• Ability to mentor and develop individuals while motivating, supervising and retaining a team
• Make employment, disciplinary and termination recommendations to manager
• Ensure that opening, shift change and closing checklists are completed for all employees
• Responsible for all restaurant cash/credit card handling procedures, including nightly close out and daily report scanning
• Oversees the compliance of state liquor laws and all health regulations
• Report maintenance issues to management immediately
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state and county regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests
• Maintain a secure, clean, organized, and prepared restaurant
• Ensure Daily Sales Report, journal notations, shift reports, and server cash drop procedures are being followed.
• Maintain payroll, personnel, paperwork and other issues as they occur
• Ensure proper preparations and presentation of food and beverage items and oversee the food and beverage sales
• Attend all trainings and classes as assigned or advised by Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by your Supervisor or Senior Management
• Have a flexible schedule; must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned by your Supervisor or Senior Management

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• A minimum of 3 years management experience 
• Must have ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain) 
• Must have TIPS Certification (or ability to obtain) 
• Knowledge of excel, word, outlook 
• Knowledge of IGPOS, COUPA, Avero (helpful but not required) 
• Able to speak, read and communicate in English 
• Ability to communicate effectively 
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs. 
• Able to stand for long periods of time 
• Maintain a professional appearance 
• Must be able to work as part of a team 
• Must have the ability to follow directions 
• Must have reliable transportation 

The expected pay range is $25.00/hr -$29.00/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  518710
Reference Date: 11/05/2026 
Job Code Function: F&B General Management