Lead Restaurant Steward

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 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.

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

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

• 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 Specifications

• Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $24.19/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Pay Range

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.