Restaurant Assistant Manager, Winter Seasonal

 

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 Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Assistant Managers are an integral part of restaurant operations responsible for assisting Restaurant Managers with daily operations promoting teamwork, quality, and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $65,137.70
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Housing Availability: No

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Embrace our company mission and values.
• Prioritize and foster a culture of safety.
• Promote the Vail Resorts Commitment to Zero sustainability goal.
• Serve as a leader and representative of Okemo Mountain Resort. Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on dining operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist with managing dining operations and performance for front and back of house, including training, scheduling and working with your team in either area, whenever needed, to ensure a smooth operation.
• Attending to guest needs in the restaurant and ensuring responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
• Review staff performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, providing recognition or corrective action if necessary  
• Assist with administrative duties as directed by Restaurant Manager, including but not limited to POS management, menu & pricing auditing, purchasing, inventory, and records management. May act as manager in the absence of Restaurant Manager
• Maintain facility standards for food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on dining operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.  
• Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 3-5 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 nights, holidays, and weekends
• Computer proficiency, preferred but will train
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred