Restaurant Manager - Wildcat, 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

At Wildcat we pair legendary turns with equally legendary hospitality. The Food and Beverage General Manager runs a dynamic business that includes a full service pub with live music on weekends, an espresso bar and a cafeteria that keeps skiers refueled for their day on the slopes.

 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $60,000 - $75,000
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No  

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Embrace our company mission and values and demonstrate our leadership competencies.
• Prioritize and foster a culture of safety.
• Promote the Vail Resorts Commitment to Zero sustainability goal.
• Serve as a leader and representative of Vail Resorts. Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on dining operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage dining operations and performance for front and back of house, helping and working with your team in either area, wherever needed, to ensure a smooth operation.
• Responsible for financial performance of daily operations including cost of sales & labor, budget development, and analysis of financial information.
• Drive success of the overall Wildcat Food & Beverage Mountain Dining mission and take part in projects which move innovation forward.
• Empower, develop, appraise, and create the best atmosphere for employees to be and do their best, especially leadership development of assistant general managers.
• Accurately conduct and review daily reports and audits.
• Accurately schedule and review staff to budgeted labor.
• Oversee payroll, including exceptions, approvals, and labor distribution for your dining operation.
• Know and enforce local, state, and federal regulations for the sale and distribution of alcohol.
• Actively pursue GX (market research) targets and respond to trends.
• Assist with the development of marketing plans to promote dining location as needed
• Oversee accurate pricing on menu boards and IGPOS terminals, including analysis of product and sales for your dining operation.
• Work alongside various departments on projects & priorities, along with our F&B Central Support Team to ensure a smooth operation.
• Perform routine inspections to maintain facility standards for food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Oversee ordering/receiving, cost transfers, variance reports, and inventory control for all food, beverages, supplies, etc. for your dining operation.
• Review staff performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback & direction, as well as providing recognition or corrective action, if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 5+ years of restaurant experience with 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 holidays and weekends
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency with learning various computer programs/platforms to complete job responsibilities
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• New Hampshire Liquor Commission TEAMS certification required within 30 days of employment
• Food Protection Manager certification required within 30 days of employment
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred

 

The expected pay range is $60,000 - $75,000. 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  515605
Reference Date: 07/11/2026 
Job Code Function: F&B General Management