Employee Dining Restaurant Lead
Vail ResortsAbout the role
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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.
Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Other Employee Benefits
- Paid SICK time
- Paid PTO after 500 hrs.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Perks and Benefits
Job Summary:
You are expected to adhere to the company’s mission, vision and value statements. Be knowledgeable of the company’s management systems, policies and initiatives for Hospitality, Environmental, and Health and Safety. You have specific responsibilities within these areas and are expected to perform daily duties. This role is to provide quality service to our guests in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. You are expected to supervise staff on a daily basis.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $18.75/hr + tips
- Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow guideline requirement of our brand standards and company policies.
- Oversee the operation to ensure smooth service and exceptional food quality.
- Supervise and, if necessary, assists cooks during shift.
- Print menus and labels. Explain menu items and dietary information to guests.
- Make sure EDR staff follows all safety, sanitation, and company policies.
- Must be flexible and handle any problems that arise during their shift in a professional fashion. Maintain good working relationships with other departments and guests
- Ensures that all staff takes a 30-minute break.
- Ensure that each station has all items stocked and that the team is ready for service.
- Oversee cleanup of entire dining room before,during, and after service is over according to brand standards.
- Handle guest complaints regarding food and beverage service.
- Must consistently provide positive hospitality experiences to internal and external guests.
- Oversee the general maintenance and upkeep of the restaurant facility.
- Ensure prompt accurate service with anticipation and compliance of all guests’ needs are provided for.
- Promote a positive work environment.
Job Requirements:
- Restaurant experience preferred
- 1 year of supervisor experience preferred
- Serve Safe Certified
- Basic understanding of computers programs
- Strong written and verbal English skills, strong communication skills
- leadership skills preferred
Preferred Skills:
- Food and Beverage equipment knowledge
What's In It For You?
- FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
- FREE Wi-Fi
- REE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
- FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most pictures
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