Fine Dining / Full Service Assistant Manager

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:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and our Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Assistant Managers are an integral part of restaurant operations responsible for assisting Restaurant Managers with daily operations promoting teamwork, quality, and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $56,485.00 - $66,056.71
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Must hold staff accountable to these standards, and work as a liaison between the dining room staff and the kitchen
• Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, completing daily financial reports and records, preparing daily tip disbursements, scheduling, ordering products and equipment, payroll, inventory, and keeping daily manager logs
• May act as manager in the absence of Restaurant Manager. Maintain facility standards for food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on dining operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities perform duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma of equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Must be able to lift and carry 40+ lbs
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours
• Must be fluent in English
• Must have or obtain valid TiPS certification upon employment (will provide training)
• At least 3 years previous restaurant experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of restaurant supervisory or managerial experience
• Must have fine dine experience as well as working knowledge of wine and beverage service
• Must have demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Must be knowledgeable of property food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays including: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, December 26th through January 2nd, Presidents’ Day Weekend, and any other holidays as requested
• Conversational Spanish

The expected pay range is $56,485.00 - $66,056.71. 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  510829
Reference Date: 08/16/2025 
Job Code Function: General Management