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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 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:

This position manages the daily operations of the Red Tail Grill kitchen, with a strong focus safety, profitable food service, and guest satisfaction. The Hospitality F&B Executive Chef will oversee this position, and will work alongside with the General Manager of Red Tail Grill. Together this management group will work to ensure that the staff and kitchen environment are meeting/exceeding the expectation of Vail's brand standards, as well as safety standards.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Red Tail Grill

• Expected Pay Range: The budgeted range starts at $68,000 - $72,000 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round

• Skill Level: Advanced

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees Sous Chef and and kitchen personnel; coordinates their assignments to ensure economical & timely food production; Monitors the line and creates a strong team relationship.

• Commands a strong safety culture within the team.

• Reviews and manages to P&L for fiscal year and attends monthly P&L meetings.

• Manages the human resource, financial and administrative responsibilities as they pertain to his/her direct reports.

• Executes menus in conjunction with the Hospitality F&B Executive Chef; trains team on corresponding recipes and oversees the preparation of those recipes.

• Observes methods of food preparation cooking and service; sizes of portions and garnishing of foods to make sure food is prepared in prescribed manner; tastes food as prepared to ensure quality; expedites line during peak meal periods.

• Accurately schedules staff to business level based on forecast.

• Accurately produces daily reports and conducts self audits; holds and documents daily pre-shift meetings.

• Order and maintain inventory control of Restaurant kitchen products.

• Conducts monthly kitchen self-audits for adherence to health department and F&B department standards of excellence.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivilent required/Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

• Minimum 5 years restaurant experience required.

• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience required.

• Utah driver's license;

• Strong Skills Required; Purchasing software, MS office suite, POS experience.

• English proficiency, Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.

• TIPS certification & Utah Food Handler’s Card required within 14 days of employment.

• Bachelor Degree is perferrred. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternate.

The expected pay range is $68,000 - $72,000 + annual bonus. 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 506110

Reference Date: 09/03/2024

Job Code Function: Back of House