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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 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:
The Senior Director of Mountain Dining is responsible for the F&B business results and overall F&B guest experience at Keystone Resort. This position oversees all operations at Keystone’s five outlets, including high-volume quick service restaurants, full-service restaurants, and wedding/event spaces. This leader is a member of the Vail Resorts Mountain Dining Leadership Team, and a key member of the Keystone Mountain Senior Leadership Team, who will work towards driving an overall high-quality resort experience founded on consistent execution of quality and service. This person will collaborate closely with the F&B Center of Excellence Team, as well as peers throughout the company, and align Keystone's Mountain Dining with the Company's best practices while driving results.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $117,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus + equity
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time
- Housing Availability: No
The right candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong learning agility; enjoys and excels in environments where they tackle and solve new and increasingly complex strategic business challenges and issues—incorporating the new ideas, technologies, and approaches to business.
- A brave, ambitious, and passionate leader who demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Demonstrated business acumen, a track record of accountability and ownership in holistic business results.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for financial results in all outlets, maximizing revenue, managing COGS, labor, and expense to achieve overall contribution targets. Responsible for department strategy supporting revenue generation, curating outlets menu offerings, etc.
- Partner with the F&B Central Support Team to drive operational excellence, growth initiatives, financial accountability, and implementation of best practices.
- Responsible for overall safe operations and leading a culture of safety for Keystone Mountain Dining.
- Responsible for compiling capital project needs for operations, capital expense forecast, project management and execution.
- Oversees service guidelines, and ensures operations are maintained at a high level of guest service and employee experience.
- Works as a member of the resort's senior leadership team to drive an overall high-quality resort experience.
- Build, develop, and hold accountable a talented management team that is aligned with resort goals and culture and can deliver established operational standards.
- Responsible for implementation and execution of Vail Resorts F&B SOPs and Best Practices.
- Follows company compliance requirements and oversees the compliance of state liquor laws and all health regulations.
- Ensures that operations are enforcing sanitation and safety practices, complying with labor laws and company policies, and submitting monthly inventory reports.
- Ensures the Mountain Dining department is meeting or exceeding recycling and waste diversion targets and environmental initiatives.
- Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of Mountain Dining facilities to meet standards for safety, cleanliness and overall appearance, inside and out (including restrooms, snow removal, and exterior signage).
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent.
- Extensive restaurant operational experience including front and back of house in multi-unit, high volume, full service, fast casual, quick service operations and events, including weddings and banquets.
- Strong track record of leadership growth and team development.
- Demonstrated success in leading guest service initiatives.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Ability to partner with colleagues and operate at a senior level.
Preferred:
- Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience
- ServSafe and TIPS Certifications (will be required prior to start of job)
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- PeopleSoft & Infogenesis
- Restaurant & Resort Experience
The expected pay range is $117,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus + equity. 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 510519
Reference Date: 07/31/2025
Job Code Function: F&B Support
