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Assistant Manager Chef

Vail Resorts
Crested Butte, CO, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 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:
Paradise Restaurant is located at mid-mountain on Crested Butte Mountain. This restaurant offers several food stations to our guests ranging from grill, noodle bowls, street tacos and pizza. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to take on a fast pace growing restaurant. 

Job Specifications: 

  • Starting Wage: $58,000 - $62,000
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: Yes

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • This person is either a graduate of a two year culinary program with three years post graduate increasing quality experience, or has at least seven years’ experience in quality establishments. This position is responsible for the supervision and training of employees, and the preparation and production of food.
  • The Executive Chef is responsible for hiring, training and disciplining kitchen personnel.
  • Must carry out the rules and quality standards set by the Resort Executive Chef and General Manager.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen when the Executive Chef is absent.
  • The Executive Chef is proficient in all positions in the kitchen.
  • The Executive Chef is proficient with managing multiple stations.
  • Responsible for training, overseeing and evaluating employees.
  • Assist in the creation, engineering, costing, and management of menu in addition to monthly inventory,staff scheduling, and purchasing/ordering.
  • Responsible for proper condition and cleanliness of kitchen and equipment, ensuring proper safety and sanitation, and safe service of food.
  • Should have the ability to work all stations in the kitchen, and have a proven ability to supervise,communicate, and work well with coworkers and service staff.
  • Adheres to Vail Resorts Culinary Guidelines.
  • Owns proper culinary tools.
  • Understands the importance of personal hygiene, safe food handling practices, and advanced culinary skills.
  • Understands the importance of S

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