Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, Winter Seasonal, Employee Housing May Be Available

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.

Benefits

• Free ski/snowboard passes for employees
• Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• Free ski and snowboard lessons
• 40% retail discounts
• Discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development through Epic Service
• Referral Program
• Housing availability

About the role

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating an experience of a lifetime. The Food and Beverage Assistant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of an assigned restaurant or lodge location, supporting a multi-unit Food and Beverage Manager in delivering exceptional guest experiences, achieving financial goals, and developing high-performing teams. This position serves as the on-site operational leader, overseeing staff, guest experience, safety, and execution of resort standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant and base lodge operations to ensure exceptional guest service, food quality, and operational execution.
• Train, coach, schedule, and develop front-of-house and back-of-house team members.
• Manage employee performance through ongoing feedback, recognition, coaching, and accountability.
• Partner with the Food and Beverage Manager to achieve financial, labor, inventory, and guest satisfaction goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, food safety standards, and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor staffing levels and operational readiness to meet business demands.
• Respond to guest concerns and service recovery opportunities in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and overall facility standards throughout the operation.
• Support ordering, inventory management, and cost control initiatives.
• Collaborate with culinary and resort leadership teams to deliver consistent guest experiences.
• Prepare reports, complete administrative responsibilities, and communicate operational updates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of restaurant, hospitality, food service, or resort leadership experience.
• Previous experience supervising and developing employees required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and labor management practices.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Minimum age: at least 18 years old.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 an hour.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available