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With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall quality of food, presentation and service at the Zephyr Lodge for our Banquet Events/Wedding Summer Season at Northstar California. Assist with management of kitchen environment in a banquet event and wedding season at our location on mountain. Familiarity and experience with Banquet Event Orders and wedding/events preferred. Ensure staff provides guests with a pleasant dining experience for their special event/day. Assist GM with scheduling, time and labor, ordering, inventory, training, performance management, event preparation and execution, etc.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $25.00/hr - $30.15/hr
Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

Proficient in all positions in the kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of culinary techniques
Capable of creating a motivating atmosphere and a cohesive team environment
Responsible for training, supervision and effective communication of standards to all direct reports
Ensures entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to Serve Safe Culinary Guidelines such as food handling, stock rotation (FIFO), sanitation, labeling and dating
Maintains a current SDS book and accessibility, along with proper staff training on how to use it.
Assist GM with staff scheduling, ensuring labor budget is met, assigns team duties, breaks and makes adjustments to reflect business volume
Sets the example. Ensures all staff are promoting a professional work environment by upholding proper grooming and uniform standards, following all food safety and HACCP guidelines, displaying a positive, professional attitude and language in all situations, being prepared by anticipating business levels, and keeping a clean, safe work area
Follows through on all disciplinary actions with proper documentation, training and guidance in a positive, professional manner.
Responsible for ordering/receiving, cost transfers, creating order guides and inventory control of all food, beverages, supplies, etc. purchased for the entire building
Conducts routine line checks and maintains food quality of all food served and produced
Assist GM with hiring and retaining all food service personnel
Effectively communicates standards
Leads the kitchen team in maintaining proper condition and cleanliness of kitchen and equipment, ensuring proper safety and sanitation levels are met, immediately follows up on any malfunctioning equipment.
Works with restaurant management team to complete monthly food safety audit
Assists in the creation, usage, and follow through of prep lists, cleaning lists and closing lists
Adheres and upholds Vail resorts policies, procedures and operating standards
Ensures all recipes are adhered to and are produced consistently and safely
Monitors food portioning, preparation and waste to control COG’s
Utilizes Avero reports to help predict daily business volumes and prep levels
Exhibits a professional demeanor through appearance and by maintaining a positive attitude towards all employees and guests
Performs monthly inventories to ensure that all products are accurately counted and recorded.
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education: Culinary Degree Preferred
Work Experience: Minimum 2 years in banquets and events preferred - restaurant kitchen management experience considered
Supervisory Experience: Minimum 3 years of direct management experience
Computer Skills: Purchasing Systems, MS Office Suite, Outlook
Preferred Skills: Advanced Culinary Skills

The expected pay range is $25.00/hr - $30.15/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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.

Requisition ID 514409
Reference Date: 04/17/2026
Job Code Function: Back of House

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