Lead Barista

Date:  Apr 20, 2024
Location: 

Vail, CO, US

Company:  Vail Mountain
Shift Type:  Year Round

 

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: 

Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Ski Resorts? Come join the resort by becoming a team member at The Belle! If you have a passion for providing great food and beverages to our guests, this is the place for you. By joining our team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe and Have Fun!
 

Job Specifications:     

  • Outlets: The Belle Café 
  • Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $25.51 / hour
  • Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time, Year Round
  • Skill Level: Lead


Job Responsibilities:

  • Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
  • Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
  • Prepare coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages following the recipes 
  • Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches, and pastries
  • Answering customers’ questions about menu choices
  • Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
  • Taking payment from customers
  • Keeping the work environment sanitary and organized
  • Coordinate with other staff in following food safety and hygiene procedures according to company policy
  • Working within a team setting to meet sales goals during a shift
  • Ensure prompt service and high level of customer satisfaction
  • Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
  • Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
  • Handle and store ingredients and food
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
  • Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
  • Monitor station inventory levels
  • Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
  • Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
  • Should have the ability to work (or willing to learn) all stations in the café 
  • Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
  • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
  • Other duties as assigned


Job Qualifications:

  • Team-oriented, positive attitude is a must - required.
  • Must be able to stand for 8+ hours- required.
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays- required.
  • Must be fluent in English- required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent - preferred.
  • Previous restaurant or guest service experience - preferred.

 

The expected pay range is $21.00 - $25.51. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

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  499105
Reference Date: 11/27/2023 
Job Code Function: F&B Support 


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