Executive Chef

 

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:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Executive Chefs are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Executive Chefs are visionary managers responsible for kitchen operations, promoting teamwork amongst staff, maintaining performance goals and guaranteeing an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

 

Job Specifications:

• Housing: Available
• Outlet: Keystone Ranch
• Expected Pay Range: The budgeted range starts at $65,000- $82,000 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Skill Level: Advanced

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning, development, and production of menu items
• Oversee the culinary team including hiring, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assist in budget process and forecasting for business, maintaining financial oversight of operational cost to budget
• Oversee ordering/receiving, cost transfers, variance reports and inventory control of all food, beverages, and supplies purchased
• Other duties as assigned

 

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
• ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
• 5+ years of high-volume restaurant experience required; management experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred
• Ability to Ski or Snowboard strongly preferred

 

The expected pay range is $65,000- $82,000 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisio