Sous Chef, 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

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

About the Role

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts. Our Sous Chefs are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for managing the kitchen alongside the Chef, promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the culinary team, including scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks
• Oversee and support warehouse staff and operations including shipping and receiving, inventory ordering and maintenance, product rotations, and food waste reporting
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
• Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste; may act as supervisor in the absence of an Executive Chef
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
• ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
• 3+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred
• Minimum age: at least 18 years old

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $58,461.98 - $65,433.00. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Schedule

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

Locations: Golden Peak Grill, Mid Vail, Game Creek Club, Eagle's Nest