Kindred Food & Beverage Banquet 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:

Functions as the strategic business leader of the property’s food and beverage operation, including Restaurants/Bars, and Room Service. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensures the food and beverage/culinary operation meets the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department. Develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $57,784.00 - $70,000.00 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes  

Job Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage to establish banquet operations in alignment with brand standards operational objectives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of banquet service standards, SOPs, and training programs.
• Support the setup and readiness of banquet spaces, including equipment procurement, inventory management, and vendor coordination.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of banquet team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise and alignment with brand values.
• Contribute to the creation of event service workflows and guest experience strategies tailored to the property’s positioning.
• Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate purchasing needs.
• Order and purchase banquet equipment and supplies.
• Handles all AV and IT needs, including set up, breakdown and maintance of all AV equipment.

Developing and Maintaining Food and Beverage/Culinary Goals

• Set expectations and hold banquet team accountable for delivering elevated service experiences.
• Review financial performance of banquet operations and support strategies to meet or exceed budget targets.
• Provide input on CAPEX needs related to banquet equipment and space enhancements.
• Identify operational challenges and collaborate with the Director of F&B to implement improvement strategies.