Yurt Chef

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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:

The Yurt Chef for the Arrowhead alpine's private club, oversees all Food & Beverage Back of House Operations at the Yurt for the Arrowhead Alpine Club. The employee prepares, receives, and inventories the food and beverage items to the Yurt for final preparation and service. The Yurt Chef must have knowledge of all kitchen equipment and utensils to effectively work in the kitchen

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Arrowhead alpine's private club 
• Starting Wage: $58,461.98 - $74,389.88
• 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:

• Order through Coupa all food and beverage products
  
• Prepare all food items while maintaining Arrowhead Alpine Club standards • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen whose focus is on safety and efficiency
  
• Take accurate month end inventory and work with Club Food & Beverage Manager to ensure food and beverage costs are being maintained
  
• Able to ride a ski chairlift and walk 400 yards over snow to Yurt
  
• Willing and able to respond to guest issues and have positive guest service skills
  
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:

The expected pay range is $58,461.98 - $74,389.88. 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  512636
Reference Date: 11/18/2025 
Job Code Function: Back of House