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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 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: 

Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts? If you would like to learn the culinary side of food and beverage operation, this is the job for you.  By joining the Food & Beverage team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe and Have Fun!  

Job Specifications:  

• Outlet: Laurel Mountain

• Expected Pay: $20.00 / hour 

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Part Time, weekends and holidays 

• Skill Level: Entry  

• Other: Free Shift Meal!  

Job Responsibilities:  

• Make connections with guests and co-workers 

• Share our passion for the mountains during service 

• Follow the leaderships guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting 

• Prepare a range of food items in a fun teamwork-oriented environment 

• Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the workday 

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:  

• We will teach you all the necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed 

• Desire to learn and grow 

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English     

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift, and carry objects up to 40lbs 

The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work.  For more information on the clearances, click here.

The expected pay range is $20.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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  505812
Reference Date: 10/28/2024 
Job Code Function: Back of House