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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. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic 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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

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 are eligible for the above, plus:

• 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 Summary:

The Banquet Lead is responsible to provide quality banquet services to all banquet guests. Responsibilities are planning of events, setup, ensuring prompt and accurate service, anticipating the needs of all guests and cleanup of all banquet facilities.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Village at Breckenridge

• Expected Pay Range: $0.01 - $12.25 / hour

• If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20 / hour inclusive of tips

• Shift & Availability: Full Time, Year Round

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead set up team in execution of job functions

• Assists Manager with Banquet Set-up Scheduling.

• Provides prompt, accurate, professional and friendly food and beverage, setup and conference services to hotel and conference guests. Maintains strict Breckenridge Hospitality standards.

• Performs conference setups daily operations including setting conference rooms, posting signs, refreshes, teardowns, vacuuming, and assorted cleaning. Assists coworkers internally and externally, resort-wide.

• Ensures assigned functions adhere to adhere to the 24 hour setup rule.

• Maintains linen and inventories to par levels. Maintains equipment and keeps at par levels.

• Maintains all work areas in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Checks banquet area before, during and after shift for proper set & cleanliness. Follows established checklists for opening & closing duties, responsible for security of meeting rooms.

• Greets all guests in a courteous and professional manner. Handles multiple guests efficiently. Follows established Brand Standards for banquet setups. Ensures all BEO's are followed and serviced in a timely manner.

• Follows all appropriate regulations for Food Service, Safety & Sanitation, MSDS, TIPS ( alcohol service ), Fire, Equipment, Chemical Management.

• Displays excellent communication/organizational skills and proven ability to work under high pressure.

• May be required to assist any other resort or F&B department, including serving and bar.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must be able to move heavy banquet equipment and furniture

• At least 1 year Food & Beverage experience in a service or set-up position

• Conference, banquet, and/or high-volume restaurant experience

• Ability to work and maintain a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, holidays, split shifts, etc.

• Ability to respond and adapt to last minute changes

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

The expected pay range is $20.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 497908

Reference Date: 09/11/2023

Job Code Function: Banquet