Restaurant General Manager- Sky Deck- Winter Seasonal

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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:
At Vail Resorts - Heavenly we strive to provide stellar dining experiences.We are seeking an experienced restaurant manager who can oversee day-to-day operations,hire and train qualified staff members,and maintain high food standards.The restaurant manager will also be responsible for developing a positive brand image through consistent customer service and a strong understanding of restaurant protocol.With professionalism and a positive attitude,they will help contribute to the growth and popularity of our restaurant,as well as the long-term success of our employees.This location is on mountain and requires the ability ski/ride at an intermediate level to access.This location has outdoor seating with snow removal safety as a top priority. 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $68,640.00 - $77,951.78
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:
Operations

• Ensure a high-quality guest service experience by maintaining a high standard for overall appearance and cleanliness
• Open and close assigned location including accurate cash handling procedures and completion of necessary daily financial paperwork
• Follow all environmental health guidelines, SERV Safe best practices and Vail Resorts safety standards
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of all products according to business levels through accurate ordering
• Participate in monthly inventory counts
• Operate facilities at proper staffing levels to budget based on changing guest volume
• Ensure facilities and employees have the necessary tools and equipment to effectively do their jobs
• Ensure that operations fully support initiatives with corporate strategic partners by giving outstanding representation to their produc
• Enforce and Maintain or Commitment to Zero Landfill by properly following our waste sorting streams and processes

Budgeting, Finance, and Inventory Control

• Pro-actively manage location’s financial performance by monitoring financial reporting, participating in the annual budget review process and monthly financial reviews 
• Develop, implement, and manage controls for labor, cost of sales and operational expenses to attain budgeted and forecasted contribution targets while maintaining high-quality standards
• Participate in forecasting and budgeting by review, analyzing and explaining variances in profit & loss statements
• Perform billing and payroll, in a timely and accurate manner, including calculation of gratuity distribution
• Routinely check product sales mix and work with the culinary team to create unique offerings within our budgeted COS targets
• Consistently complete operational audits to ensure the location is operating to standards
• Manage a P&L of $1.5M 
  
  

Leadership and Training

• Coordinate efforts of employees to ensure all company standards are being met
• Schedule, hire and discipline all food and beverage staff.
• Hold daily huddles, weekly staff meetings and training to uphold company and resort standards
• Monitor staff performance through coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline
• Define performance standards and continually work to provide an experience of a lifetime for our staff and guests
• Form a cohesive team encompassing all staff members
• Hold staff accountable to Company standards including TIPS alcohol procedures, CA food handler’s certifications and all internal training requirements

Communication

• Maintain consistent and meaningful communication with staff through meetings, emails and 1-on-1 conversations.
• Collaborate and communicate with various internal departments and committees as deemed appropriate by manager and supervisor.
• Verbally communicate, in a calm, positive demeanor, during the course of all functions with all location and resort employees.

 
Job Requirements :

• 5 years previous food and beverage management experience
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain within first 30 days of hire)
• TIPS certification and Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) 
• Intermediate computer skills with demonstrated proficiency with: Microsoft Office Suite, POS software, ordering software, Time & Labor software
• Participative, led by example management style with hands-on work ethic
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Ability to attend work in winter weather environment
• Ski or Snowboarding at Level 6 certification
  
  

The expected pay range is $68,640.00 - $77,951.78. 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  509113
Reference Date: 06/12/2025 
Job Code Function: General Management