General Manager, Attitash & Wildcat
Vail ResortsAbout the role
Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
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 Summary:
The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of Attitash and Wildcat Mountain Resorts. This role provides full accountability for delivering strong financial results, exceptional guest and employee experiences, and safe, compliant operations across two distinct resorts.
The GM leads a unified leadership team across both properties, ensuring alignment to company strategy while optimizing operational efficiency, resource sharing, and long-term growth. This role requires a highly experienced operator with deep mountain operations expertise, strong people leadership, and the ability to navigate complex community and stakeholder environments.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $110,000 - $156,000 + annual bonus + equity
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Multi-Resort Leadership & Strategy
- Provide end-to-end operational leadership across Attitash and Wildcat, ensuring consistency in standards while respecting distinct brand and operational identities
- Lead a combined resort leadership model, optimizing shared services, labor, and resources across both mountains
- Develop and execute integrated strategic and operating plans that drive visitation, revenue growth, and long-term asset value
- Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities, transformation initiatives, and functional COE strategies
Operational Excellence & Mountain Operations Leadership
- Own all aspects of resort operations including mountain operations, ski patrol, lift maintenance, snowmaking, snow surfaces, base operations, F&B, ski school, and guest services
- Bring deep, hands-on mountain operations expertise to drive decisions, prioritization, and risk management across both resorts
- Ensure best-in-class execution of safety programs, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness (pre-season through close)
- Lead continuous improvement efforts in reliability, efficiency, and quality of on-mountain and base-area experiences
Guest Experience & Financial Performance
- Deliver on company commitment to providing an “Experience of a Lifetime,” achieving or exceeding all GX, financial, and operational targets
- Own full P&L accountability across both resorts, including cost discipline, labor optimization, and revenue growth across all lines of business
- Identify and execute opportunities to expand ancillary revenue (F&B, rentals, ski school, events, and future summer operations)
- Monitor performance trends and take decisive action to address gaps and capitalize on opportunities
Leadership, Culture & Talent Development
- Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing, engaged leadership team across both resorts
- Build a strong, unified culture focused on safety, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
- Lead talent planning, succession development, and workforce strategies across year-round and seasonal teams
- Drive accountability through clear goals, performance management, and regular communication
Community & Stakeho
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