Lead Steward

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:

A Lead Steward supervises the stewarding team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in kitchen, banquet, and storage areas. They oversee dishwashing operations, manage equipment inventory, and assist with training and scheduling, while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. 

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $24.19/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: 21 years 
• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities:

• Proper dish washing - wash, rinse, sanitize using dishwashing machine or by hand as required.
• Store clean dishes, glasses and equipment appropriately.
• Set up workstations and occasional light prep work.
• Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. detergents, trash bags, gloves) and bring shortages to attention of the kitchen management.
• Check washing machines’ operation and promptly report any technical/performance issues, including water temperatures
• Sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor
• Cleaning of kitchen equipment including but not limited to stoves, dish machine, sinks, ovens, grills, charbroiler, fry-o’later, refrigerators
• Disposal of kitchen refuse and boxes, and maintain cleanliness of trash storage areas
• Managing the stewarding team in order to effectively and efficiently finish projects and daily tasks.
• Enforcing daily railroad cleaning list with stewarding team.
• Prepare dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking dining areas and cook stations
• Sweep and mop floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled
• Take out the trash and clean/rinse garbage cans
• Note that this is not an inclusive list and team members are at times asked to assist with other tasks to best serve the business. Other tasks may be assigned by the Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, or Chef de Cuisine. 

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience 

• Previous supervisory experience is helpful 

• Able to communicate effectively in English 
• Culinary degree/certification - preferred 
• Current certification in state Professional Food Handler Program - Preferred 

The expected pay range is $21.00/hr - $24.19/hr. 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  513342
Reference Date: 01/30/2026 
Job Code Function: F&B Support