Director, Food & Beverage
Vail ResortsAbout 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 Director of Mountain Dining is responsible for the F&B business results and overall F&B guest experience at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.This position oversees all operations at CBMR’s 7 outlets, including high-volume quick service restaurants, full-service restaurants, and wedding/event spaces. This leader is a member of the Vail Resorts Mountain Dining Leadership Team, and a key member of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Senior Leadership Team, who will work towards driving an overall high-quality resort experience founded on consistent execution of quality and service. This person will collaborate closely with the F&B Center of Excellence Team, as well as peers throughout the company, and align CBMR’s Dining operations with the Company's best practices while driving results.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $95,000 - $125,000 + annual bonus + equity
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time
- Housing Availability: Yes
The right candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong learning agility; enjoys and excels in environments where they tackle and solve new and increasingly complex strategic business challenges and issues—incorporating the new ideas, technologies, and approaches to business.
- A brave, ambitious, and passionate leader who demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Demonstrated business acumen, a track record of accountability and ownership in holistic business results.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for financial results in all outlets, maximizing revenue, managing COGS, labor, and expense to achieve overall contribution targets. Responsible for department strategy supporting revenue generation, curating outlets menu offerings, etc.
- Partner with the F&B Central Support Team to drive operational excellence, growth initiatives, financial accountability, and implementation of best practices.
- Responsible for overall safe operations and leading a culture of safety for Crested Butte Mountain Dining.
- Responsible for compiling capital project needs for operations, capital expense forecast, project management and execution.
- Oversees service guidelines, and ensures operations are maintained at a high level of guest service and employee experience.
- Works as a member of the resort's senior leadership team to drive an overall high-quality resort and community experience.
- Build, develop, and hold
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