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Assistant Manager Culinary

Vail Resorts
Crested Butte, CO, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Aug 2025
💰 $62,000/yr($58,000/yr$62,000/yr)

About the role

 

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:

The Food and Beverage (F&B) Organization is comprised of over 300 different restaurants that share a commitment to bringing excellence to mountain dining as part of the overall ski experience. The Sous Chef is responsible for the overall quality of food and service at a restaurant. Assisting with management of kitchen environment in an on-mountain dining outlet. Ensure staff and food quality provides guests with an excellent dining experience on a daily basis.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $58,000 - $62,000 
  • Employment Type: Year Round  
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
  • Housing Availability: Yes

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist with menu execution, production, station playbooks and delivery
  • Food safety and employee safety across all operations
  • Ensures entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to Serve Safe Culinary Guidelines
  • Help with performance reviews and scheduling of staff to budgeted labor. Assist by resolving payroll exceptions, approvals, and labor distribution reports
  • Assist Chef with ordering/receiving, stocking and rotation of product, cost transfers, variance reports and inventory control of all food, beverages, supplies, etc. purchased for the entire building
  • Conducts routine line checks and maintains food quality of all food served and produced
  • Culinary team development and training
  • Key role in hiring and retaining all food service personnel
  • Use of in-depth knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques
  • Must adhere to Vail Resorts Standard Operating Procedures
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years in high volume restaurant operation
  • Minimum 3 years of direct management/supervisory experience
  • Purchasing Systems, MS Office Suite, POS experience
  • Serve Safe Certification or equivalent State Issues Food Handler Card

 

Preferred

  • Bachelor Degree or equivalent
  • Culinary Degree
  • Advanced Culinary Skills

 

The expected pay range is $58,000 - $62,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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