Sous Chef, Mountain Dining- Housing Available

Vail Mountain

  • Vail, CO
  • $56,485-63,147 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!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 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 December 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 theJob Summary:Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Sous Chefs are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. 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.Job Specifications:
  • Starting Wage: $56,485 - $63,147
  • Outlet: Eagle's Nest, Mid Vail, The 10th
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
  • Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, 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
Job 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 50lbs
  • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred
The expected pay range is $56,485 - $63,147. 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 510822
Reference Date: 08/13/2025
Job Code Function: Back of House

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