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Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts.

Other Employee Benefits

• Paid SICK time
• Paid PTO after 500 hrs.
• 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:

You are expected to adhere to the company’s mission, vision and value statements. Be knowledgeable of the company’s management systems, policies and initiatives for Hospitality, Environmental, and Health and Safety. You have specific responsibilities within these areas and are expected to understand them. Responsible for preparing and serving of menu items and for cleanliness of assigned stations.

Ensure the kitchen is kept in a clean, neat and organized condition according to federal health standards.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $28.00/hr 

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Requirements:

• Roasting, broiling, braising, frying and sauté' of entrees.
• Preparing vegetables and garnishes.
• Making sauces.
• Making soups, stocks.
• Preparing menu items for dining rooms and banquets.
• Preparing and serving hot appetizers.
• Performing job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Must be flexible and adapt to changes, other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in managing staff at supervisory level is needed.
• The following describes the general qualifications normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position. In compliance with federal, state or local law, the company will consider varying or modifying these standards to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity or to otherwise comply with law.
• Basic reading, writing, math skills
• Must be a self-starter, fast, and even-tempered.
• Familiar with high quality and fast production service.
• Able to work under high pressure.
• Food safety certificate

What's in it for you?

• Affordable Housing / RV Sites Available (for limited FT roles)
• Complimentary and discounted Golf rounds
• 50% discount on shift meals
• 40% retail discount plus online ProDeals
• FREE Participation in Grand Teton National Park guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living by one of the most picturesque national parks!

Before you apply, visit http://www.TetonEmployee.com for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.

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.

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  518345
Reference Date: 10/15/2026 
Job Code Function: Back of House