Restaurant Manager - Wildcat

 

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 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.

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

 

Employee 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

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Job Summary

At Wildcat we pair legendary turns with equally legendary hospitality. The Food and Beverage General Manager runs a dynamic business that includes a full service pub with live music on weekends, an espresso bar and a cafeteria that keeps skiers refueled for their day on the slopes.

 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $60,000 - $75,000
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No  

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Embrace our company mission and values and demonstrate our leadership competencies.
• Prioritize and foster a culture of safety.
• Promote the Vail Resorts Commitment to Zero sustainability goal.
• Serve as a leader and representative of Vail Resorts. Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on dining operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage dining operations and performance for front and back of house, helping and working with your team in either area, wherever needed, to ensure a smooth operation.
• Responsible for financial performance of daily operations including cost of sales & labor, budget development, and analysis of financial information.
• Drive success of the overall Wildcat Food & Beverage Mountain Dining mission and take part in projects which move innovation forward.
• Empower, develop, appraise, and create the best atmosphere for employees to be and do their best, especially leadership development of assistant general managers.
• Accurately conduct and review daily reports and audits.
• Accurately schedule and review staff to budgeted labor.
• Oversee payroll, including exceptions, approvals, and labor distribution for your dining operation.
• Know and enforce local, state, and federal regulations for the sale and distribution of alcohol.
• Actively pursue GX (market research) targets and respond to trends.
• Assist with the development of marketing plans to promote dining location as needed
• Oversee accurate pricing on menu boards and IGPOS terminals, including analysis of product and sales for your dining operation.
• Work alongside various departments on projects & priorities, along with our F&B Central Support Team to ensure a smooth operation.
• Perform routine inspections to maintain facility standards for food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Oversee ordering/receiving, cost transfers, variance reports, and inventory control for all food, beverages,