Lead Sous Chef

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: 

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager in the overall quality of food and food service. The Sous Chef oversees all kitchen related management including, but not limited to, training and scheduling of cooks, inventory, food safety & quality, and menu execution.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $24.23/hr  
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: No   

Job Responsibilities: 

• Strong ability to train employees to set service standards.
• Responsible for assisting in hiring, training, developing, and scheduling kitchen employees.
• Maintain facility standards for food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Completes management reports pertaining to scheduling, ordering products and equipment,payroll, inventory, food safety audits and keeping daily manager logs.
• Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
• Create and maintain a productive and safe work environment, including implementing and retaining all company mandated safety-related training and assessments.
• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times and fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
• Oversee set up and execution of special events from a culinary perspective
• Execute daily operations by managing opening and/or closing of F&B locations, including filling front-line employee positions as necessary, especially during non-peak periods.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:-

Required

• Previous culinary experience
• Management or supervisory experience
• Guest Service skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• Able to stand or walk for up to 12 hours
• Able to carry 50+ lbs
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Slip Resistant shoes are required prior to starting work. Shoes must be provided by the employee.
• Available to work evenings, holidays and weekends

Preferred

• 3 years F&B experience with at least 2 years cooking experience
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Familiarity with purchasing systems, MS Office Suite and Outlook
• Previous experience in high-volume restaurants

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $24.23/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  512213
Reference Date: 10/22/2025 
Job Code Function: Back of House