Sous Chef - Red Tail Grill - Winter Seasonal - Employee Housing May Be Available

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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 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:
The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the daily culinary operations of Red Tail Grill, a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant serving a large number of guests throughout the winter season. This position assists the Chef with leading the kitchen team, maintaining food quality and consistency, and ensuring efficient execution during busy services.The Sous Chef must be comfortable working in a high-volume environment where speed, organization, communication, consistency, and teamwork are essential. This role helps oversee culinary staff, food production, service execution, food safety, scheduling, labor management, inventory, ordering, and other administrative responsibilities.A successful Sous Chef at Red Tail Grill will be able to remain organized and lead effectively during high-cover services while maintaining strong ticket times, consistent food quality, and a positive guest experience. This position works closely with the Chef to develop the culinary team and create a productive, professional, and supportive kitchen environment. 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $58,000
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes  

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Chef with menu planning, production, and delivery
• Lead and support kitchen operations during high-volume services, ensuring efficient ticket times, consistent food quality, and effective communication between culinary and front-of-house teams
• Assist with daily preparation and organization to ensure the restaurant is prepared for high-cover and peak-volume services
• Ensure food safety across all operations
• Ensure entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to ServSafe Culinary Guidelines
• Assist Chef with scheduling staff to budgeted labor by resolving payroll exceptions, approvals, and labor distribution reports
• Assist Chef with ordering/receiving, cost transfers, variance reports, and inventory control of all food, beverages, supplies, etc. purchased for the entire building
• Conduct routine line checks and maintain food quality of all food served and produced
• Maintain consistency, portion control, presentation standards, and recipe execution throughout service
• Develop and train culinary interns
• Assist Chef with training and retaining all food service personnel
• Educate staff on classical and contemporary culinary techniques
• Provide hands-on leadership and support on the cooking line during peak business periods
• Promote a positive, organized, team-oriented kitchen culture in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Job Requirements:

Required

• Previous culinary experience
• Management or supervisory experience
• Advanced Culinary Skills
• Guest Service skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• Able to stand or walk for 12 hours
• Able to carry 50+ lbs.
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Familiarity with purchasing systems, MS Office Suite and Outlook
• Ability to communicate in Spanish
• Previous experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurant operations
• Experience managing high-cover services and leading a busy restaurant line
• Degree in Culinary Arts

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $58,000. 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  517048
Reference Date: 09/02/2026 
Job Code Function: Back of House