Tamarack Lodge General Manager

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:

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 deeply committed to our people and are looking for a leader who can inspire and cultivate a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest service. This role reports to a multi-lodge Senior Food and Beverage Manager and is responsible for overseeing operations at our flagship lodge, located at the top of the gondola. As our highest volume location, the lodge serves both sightseeing guests and winter season skiers/ riders, and remains open during the summer months. The ideal candidate will ensure that the operations are safe, efficient, and cost-effective, while consistently exceeding guest expectations in a dynamic, high-traffic environment.   

Job Specification: 

• Starting Wage: $68,640 - $80,596.13 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  
• Housing Availability: No

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 the quality of the food product received at the lodge.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of all products according to business levels.
• Ability to attend work in a harsh weather environment.
• Ability to hold staff accountable to Vail Resorts, Inc. policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Maintain a Safe environment and keep the 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.

Job Requirements: 

• 3-5 years of Management/Supervisory experience in a high-volume Food and Beverage environment.
• Ability to pass skiing or snowboarding test to the minimum level for mountain access.
• Intermediate or better computer skills; working knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook
• Exceptional communication skills, guest service, and team-building abilities.
• CA state food handlers permit, Serve Safe Certified Required
• Valid driver’s licenses required.
• TIPS Certification Required.
• Must be available on holidays & weekends

The expected pay range is $68,640 - $80,596.13 + 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  511059
Reference Date: 08/30/2025 
Job Code Function: General Management