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:
This management position is the assistant to the Keystone Lodge & Spa FOH General Manager with primary focus for the success of Keystone Lodge dining operations.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $58,461.98 - $65,000.00
- Employment Type: Year Round (11-month)
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of food & beverage professionals to deliver consistent service excellence across all areas of responsibility.
- Guide and support all facets of the operation to insure that an “experience of a lifetime” is delivered to each and every guest
- Be passionate about the hospitality industry and when necessary, lead change to keep the operation competitive in the market and current with industry trends in an effort to exceed guest expectations
- Exhibit keen financial acumen, proactive planning and strategic marketing of the Bighorn Bistro & Bar programming to drive profitability
- Inspire your team to have a desire to be the best at what they do both individually and as a collective
- Collaborate with other resort leaders to align the outlets of responsibility with Keystone and Vail Resorts direction and initiatives
- Actively participate in resort and F&B leadership meetings
- Develop and empower fellow members of Keystone Lodge F&B supervisory team
- Operate business in a manner to perform to or exceed budgeted margins
- Regularly meet with Keystone Lodge stakeholders, in both group and 1:1 settings, to present, verbally or with visual presentation, the performance and direction of the operations.
- Work independently or as a member of a team to meet or exceed established goals and deadlines
- Adhere to and enforce all company policy, procedure and guidelines.
- Insure that all reporting requirements for the entire operation are submitted ahead of the deadline
- Enroll the operation, yourself, staff and resources in the participation of resort and local festivals/ events to enhance the value of the event, increase attendance and market the Bighorn Bistro and Keystone Lodge F&B.
- Other duties as assigned or as business grows / develops.
Job Requirements:
- College degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 years in a management/supervisor role
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in upscale restaurant concept operations
- Minimum 1 year experience with maintaining restaurant reservation management systems
- Computer proficient
- Ability to read hospitality financial statements
- Communicate easily and fluently in English
- Communicate easily in Spanish – preferred
- Willingness to work holidays and weekends as necessary
- Knowledge and experience to develop and maintain beverage programming to match the outlet concept.
- Experience with all Microsoft office software applications, InfoGenesis, - strongly preferred
The expected pay range is $58,461.98 - $65,000.00. 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 513774
Reference Date: 03/04/2026
Job Code Function: General Management
