Lead Back of House

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 this experience of a lifetime. Restaurant Leaders are an integral part of restaurant operations responsible for leading the floor service, assisting management with operational needs, promoting teamwork amongst staff and maintaining service quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all guest needs in the restaurant ensuring responsive, friendly, and courteous service
• Answer phones and radio working directly with other personnel to maintain the dining areas, including set up and busing of tables as needed
• Work on the floor or in the kitchen, wherever needed, to ensure smooth operation
• Act as supervisor in the absence of a chef, including managing payroll and attendance
• Assist in the ongoing training of staff and provides any necessary feedback
• Enforce and comply with all applicable regulations pertaining to health and safety requirements of the restaurant, employees, and guests
• Ensure cleanliness and operation of restaurant and equipment through inspection and adherence to preventative maintenance programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Previous restaurant, supervisory or guest service experience required
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure

Pay

Starting wage: $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Schedule

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027, Full Time hours available. Hiring for seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Benefits

• Free passes for employees
• Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• Free ski lessons
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program