Assistant Manager Culinary
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 Food and Beverage (F&B) Organization is comprised of over 300 different restaurants that share a commitment to bringing excellence to mountain dining as part of the overall ski experience. The Sous Chef is responsible for the overall quality of food and service at a restaurant. Assisting with management of kitchen environment in an on-mountain dining outlet. Ensure staff and food quality provides guests with an excellent dining experience on a daily basis.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $58,000 - $62,000
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with menu execution, production, station playbooks and delivery
- Food safety and employee safety across all operations
- Ensures entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to Serve Safe Culinary Guidelines
- Help with performance reviews and scheduling of staff to budgeted labor. Assist by resolving payroll exceptions, approvals, and labor distribution reports
- Assist Chef with ordering/receiving, stocking and rotation of product, cost transfers, variance reports and inventory control of all food, beverages, supplies, etc. purchased for the entire building
- Conducts routine line checks and maintains food quality of all food served and produced
- Culinary team development and training
- Key role in hiring and retaining all food service personnel
- Use of in-depth knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques
- Must adhere to Vail Resorts Standard Operating Procedures
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years in high volume restaurant operation
- Minimum 3 years of direct management/supervisory experience
- Purchasing Systems, MS Office Suite, POS experience
- Serve Safe Certification or equivalent State Issues Food Handler Card
Preferred
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Culinary Degree
- Advanced Culinary Skills
The expected pay range is $58,000 - $62,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
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