Retail Manager - Gift Shop

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. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

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:
Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to company standards for hospitality, safety, and environmental practices. Key duties include managing staff schedules, supervising inventory and vendor orders, controlling expenses within budget, and maintaining organized stockrooms. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to handle physical tasks and deliver exceptional customer service.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $48,000.00
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operation of the store location
• Prepare weekly schedules and participate in employee relations issues including progressive discipline
• Safeguard company inventory using proper security procedures.
• Place appropriate orders from outside vendors for beverages and grocery items.
• Order operating supplies as needed.
• Keep Customer Item Request forms for items called for but not stocked.
• Operate shop within the budget set for payroll and control expense.
• Inventory shop at the close of the season at the direction of Senior Retail staff.
• Take an active part in counting and ticket new merchandise that arrives in the store.
• Organize stockroom and areas in warehouse that pertain to store so all merchandise is accessible.
• Order liquor, wine, and beer on weekly basis and other deli items where applicable. Take monthly inventory in these areas
• Gas Pump Operation (where applicable)
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Prior retail/grocery store management experience recommended
• Ability to motivate and direct people
• Good communications and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of windows based programs (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in an effective manner
• Professional, well-groomed appearance
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift consistently up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Previous Grocery/Retail experience
• Cash handling experience
• Prior customer service experience
• At least 21 years old per Wyoming requirements for alcohol service

What's In It For You?

• FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
• FREE Wi-Fi
• FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
• FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
• FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL) and watersports equipment.
• 40% retail discounts plus online ProDeals
• 20% grocery and restaurant discounts
• $112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria (mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE for Salary roles)

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

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as FREE dormitory housing.

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  513749
Reference Date: 03/01/2026 
Job Code Function: Concessions