Restaurant Assistant Manager, Okemo, Winter Seasonal

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.

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.

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and 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.

Pay

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $70,631.00. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027.
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available.
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age.
• Housing Availability: Yes.