East Peak Lodge Restaurant General Manager- Winter Seasonal

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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:

Heavenly Mountain Resort: High above the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is one of the most unique snow sports resorts on the planet.  Whether you and your friends come to ride 34 miles of wide-open, groomed cruisers or take 1,600 foot plunges in the double-black diamond canyons, Heavenly is all about a better way of being together. After all, the best way for friends and family to come together is to MOUNTAIN TOGETHER.

We are truly passionate about our people and we want a person who can deliver exceptional guest service by hiring, developing and leading a great team. The position reports to a Multi-Lodge senior F&B manager and will have Lodge oversite ensuring operations are run safely, efficiently and cost effectively while exceeding customer service expectations at this high volume on Mountain Nevada side locals favorite Lodge.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $68,640.00 - $80,596.13
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Housing Availability: No

Skiing/Riding ability at an intermediate level required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the restaurant at all times to assure high quality of service and product.
• Coordinates efforts of all food & beverage employees; assures adequate staffing and supervision.
• Assures completion of necessary paperwork as needed on a daily basis. POS Reconciliation, Facility Check List, Safety Meetings.
• Constantly lead the search for innovation and change, and implement these changes to exceed our guests’ expectations and company goals.
• Maximize profitability and be fluent in labor and cost of sales reporting/management.
• Overall lodge/restaurant & location cleanliness, including snow removal.
• Inspect quality of food product received at the lodges.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of all products according to business levels.
• Participate in monthly inventory processes and completion in timely manner
• Ability to attend work in harsh weather environment.
• Ability to hold staff accountable to Vail Resorts, Inc. policies, procedures and performance standards.
• Maintain a Safe environment and keeps location compliant with all Health and Safety requirements.
• We are a company that works together; and throughout the season you may be required to assist other departments as needed.
• Occasionally driving trucks to get into location early season as well as possible snow mobile operations
• Pro-actively manage location’s financial performance by monitoring financial reporting, participating in the annual budget review process and monthly financial reviews
• Participate in forecasting and budgeting by review, analyzing and explaining variances in profit & loss statements
• Hold staff accountable to Company standards including TIPS alcohol procedures, CA food handler’s certifications and all internal training requirements
• Hold daily huddles, weekly staff meetings and training to uphold company and resort standards
• Routinely check product sales mix and work with the culinary team to create unique offerings within our budgeted COS targets
• Monitor staff performance through coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years Management/Supervisory experience in a high volume Food and Beverage environment.
• Ability to pass skiing or snowboard ride test to minimum level of 6 for mountain access.
• Intermediate or better computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, POS software, ordering software, Time & Labor software
• Exceptional communication skills, guest service and team building abilities.
• Participative, led by example management style with hands-on work ethic
• CA state Serve Safe Certified or equivalent Required
• Valid driver’s licenses required with clean motor vehicle record
• TIPS Certification or equivalent Required.
• Must be available holidays & weekends

The expected pay range is $68,640.00 - $80,596.13. 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  509141
Reference Date: 06/17/2025 
Job Code Function: General Management