Hospitality Executive Banquet 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 Epic 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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job 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
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Executive Chefs are no exception to this when it comes to delivering an experience of a lifetime. Executive Chefs are visionary managers responsible for kitchen operations, promoting teamwork amongst staff, maintaining performance goals and guaranteeing an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Located in beautiful Breckenridge, this chef role services a small collection of unique lodging properties. The primary focus is on banquet operations for our conference guests with the addition of some small restaurant and market operations.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $61,286 - $77,000 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning, ordering, receiving and production of menu items, adjusting as needed for seasonality and volume.
• Utilizing company provided tools, resources and systems to oversee the culinary team including hiring, training and developing team members. Managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation in terms of safety and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assist in budget process and forecasting for business, maintaining financial oversight of back of house operational cost to budget
• Achieve budgeted financial goals through regular accurate inventory, recipe costing, portion control, proper ordering of all food, beverages, and supplies purchased
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
• Manager food handler Serv Safe certification or regional equivalent required
• 2+ years of restaurant experience and 3+ years of banquet experience required; management experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred

The expected pay range is $61,286 - $77,000 + annual bonus. 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  511306
Reference Date: 09/01/2025 
Job Code Function: Back of House