Manager: Guest Services

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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:

This position serves as Beaver Creek Resort's winter seasonal manager for the Guest Services department and is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences throughout the resort. The role oversees Guest Services, Lost & Found, Ski Valet, the Slope Side Lounge, and the Volunteer Program, ensuring that every guest interaction reflects Beaver Creek's commitment to world-class hospitality.

The manager is responsible for leading daily operations, guest recovery efforts and employee development. This position also oversees labor and expense budgets while fostering a culture of service excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Success in this role is achieved through strong leadership, financial stewardship, operational planning, employee development, quality control, and effective collaboration with internal and external partners. This position plays a key role in developing, communicating, and implementing resort goals and initiatives while building strong relationships across the organization and community

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $57,784.00 - $71,664.00
• 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:

• Provide leadership and oversight for resort Guest Services operations, including in-resort Guest Services, Lost & Found, Ski Valet, the Slope Side Lounge, Volunteer Program and Employee Center.
• Lead and support both in-resort and on-mountain guest service functions, volunteer engagement, and iconic guest experiences such as Cookie Time.
• Coordinate and implement staff and volunteer recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching.
• Develop leaders within the Guest Services organization to strengthen leadership capabilities and prepare employees for future growth opportunities.
• Establish goals, development plans, and performance expectations for direct reports while ensuring effective hiring, training, coaching, and accountability.
• Resolve guest concerns in a timely and professional manner, utilizing service recovery best practices to exceed guest expectations and strengthen guest loyalty.
• Foster a positive, engaging, and professional work environment while maintaining courteous and respectful communication with employees, guests, volunteers, and partners.
• Manage labor, operating, and departmental budgets while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance the guest experience.
• Utilize resort technology systems and reporting tools with a high degree of accuracy to support daily operations and decision-making.
• Continuously assess operational performance and guest feedback to identify service enhancements and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and operational standards to promote a safe environment for guests, volunteers, and employees.
• Participate in resort-wide initiatives and best-practice groups focused on guest service excellence and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with resort departments to support overall operational success and deliver a seamless guest experience throughout Beaver Creek.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology platforms and operational systems.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational abilities.
• Proven change management experience, including the ability to champion and implement new initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, de-escalation, and guest recovery capabilities.
• Experience leading and inspiring large teams, volunteers, and cross-functional groups.
• Ability to effectively manage vendor relationships, timelines, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Strong business acumen with an ability to balance guest experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Objective and collaborative approach to supporting resort-wide operational goals

The expected pay range is $57,784.00 - $71,664.00. 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  516426
Reference Date: 08/02/2026 
Job Code Function: Guest Services