Team Lead Restaurant

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:

The T-Bar Market Team Lead oversees the daily operations and financial performance of the T-Bar Market and Espresso outlets. This role ensures each location meets or exceeds revenue goals while delivering exceptional guest service. The Team Lead provides hands-on direction,coaching, and support to staff, fostering our core values. Success in this role requires strong leadership, clear communication, collaboration across departments, and a commitment to maintaining a positive team environment in a fast-paced, seasonal business.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $25.19/hr 

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026 

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: No 

 
Job Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure quality service standards are met
• Maintain clean, efficient, and legally compliant facilities
• Implement daily procedures for both T-Bar Market and Espresso operations
• Ensure efficient product presentation and consistent service execution

Leadership & Staff Development

• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and hiring
• Lead training, task delegation, and daily supervision
• Conduct performance evaluations and deliver ongoing coaching
• Resolve employee concerns while upholding company values and policies
• Maintain strong staff morale and motivate employees under demanding conditions

Financial & Administrative Management

• Analyze daily/weekly labor
• Adjust operations to meet/exceed budget targets
• Support of purchasing of products, supplies, and small equipment
• Support inventory processes and produce required reports in a timely manner

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all state and federal labor regulations
• Maintain proper end of day reporting procedures
• Address customer and employee issues with professionalism and consistency

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain open communication with kitchen staff, F&B management, and all resort departments
• Partner with Receiving and Building & Grounds for deliveries and facility upkeep
• Represent staff concerns to management and communicate company direction to employees

Other Duties

• Support additional tasks assigned by the F&B Operations Manager, Executive Chef, General Manager, or Senior Leadership Team

Performance Expectations

• Maintain knowledge of all ski area operations and F&B services
• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude toward guests and coworkers
• Communicate effectively regarding operational or personnel issues
• Work independently and uphold all company policies and procedures
• Maintain strong attention to detail, especially in training and development
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time
• Follow established F&B leadership behavioral expectations

Physical demands & Work environment

• Regularly required to talk, listen, stand, walk, and use hand
• Occasionally required to climb, kneel, crouch, or taste/smell
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs. (more with assistance)
• Vision requirements include distance, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment
• Exposure to moving machinery, outdoor weather, cold temperatures, and potential electrical hazards
• Noise levels vary from moderate to loud
• Work may occur on slick, wet, snowy, or uneven surfaces

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of food & beverage leadership experience in a high-volume environment
• Strong financial, purchasing, and personnel management skills
• Proven ability to train, motivate, and lead teams
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional management and supervisors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
• Class 12 MAST Liquor License
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, seasonal environment
• Successful completion of a background screening required

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $25.19/hr. 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  513366
Reference Date: 02/04/2026 
Job Code Function: F&B Support