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 Epic 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.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job 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
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager, Food and Beverage is responsible for ensuring that all Resort guests have the highest quality food and beverage experience possible while maintaining a profitable department that is environmentally responsible. Manages the flow and proper execution of all al a carte and beverage operations.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $57,784.00 - $64,064.00
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensures that the guest experience is pleasant in regard to atmosphere, service and quality of food and beverage products by adhering to the Resort brand/ performance standards.
- Assists in the selection, training, supervision and success of F&B employees.
- Delegates authority appropriately to staff members and follows up on all duties and issues to ensure timely completion.
- Is actively involved in the operation through daily interaction with both the staff and Resort guests.
- Exhibits a professional demeanor through appearance and by maintaining a positive attitude toward all employees and guests.
- Coordinates daily pre-shift huddles to educate the staff on resort information and conduct daily training standard.
- Ensures that all employees are in proper uniform and execute their job according to the Vail/Rock Resorts brand performance standards.
- Responsible for various administrative tasks including: scheduling to the forecasted business levels, posting weekly schedules in a timely manner, monitoring weekly payroll, ensuring par levels are maintained and that all equipment is on hand and in excellent condition.
- Enforces internal cost and labor controls.
- Handles disciplinary issues that may arise in a prompt and professional manner according to resort guidelines.
Job Requirements:
- Fluent in Microsoft Outlook
- Experience with staff scheduling according to anticipated demands
- Experience managing service for high volume, upmarket and large group events.
- Experience with procurement and purchasing, inventory procedures.
- Experienced with payroll and onboarding new staff, including I9 processing and orientation.
- Social Media marketing and management assist.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead a culture of safety and ensure compliance with health, sanitation, liquor-license, labor, environmental, recycling, waste-diversion, and company policy requirements.
- Maintain kitchens, dining rooms, bars, warehouses, restrooms, exterior areas, and event spaces to standards for safety, cleanliness, readiness, and presentation.
- Plan staffing, hours, outlet readiness, purchasing, and planning around the mountain operating calendar, including opening day, holiday peaks, powder days, spring close, and seasonal training surges.
- Identify, develop, and prioritize the F&B capital roadmap including business cases for venue renovations and new concepts to enhance guest experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
Preferred Qualification
- Minimum of five years of senior leadership experience in a complex, high-volume hospitality, resort, or food and beverage environment.
- Restaurant and resort experience, preferably in a seasonal or mountain destination setting.
- ServSafe and TIPS certifications, or ability to obtain required certifications prior to start.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with PeopleSoft, InfoGenesis, or similar workforce, financial, and point-of-sale systems.
The expected pay range is $57,784.00 - $64,064.00. 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 516854
Reference Date: 08/23/2026
Job Code Function: F&B General Management
