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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 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 the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US)

Job Summary

This position manages the daily operations of The Farm kitchen, with a stong focus safety, profitable food service, and guest satisfaction. The Farm Chef will oversee this position, along with the Hospitality F&B Executive Chef. Together this management group will work to ensure that the staff and kitchen enviroment are meeting/exceeding the expecations of Vail’s brand standards, as well as safety standards.

Job Specifications

• Outlet: The Farm Restaurant - Canyons Village

• Housing: May Be Available

• The budgeted range starts at $52,000 - $58,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

• Skill Level: Advanced

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees Lead cooks 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

• 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 Brand Standards and dept of Health

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

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

• Minimum 5 years restaurant experience required

• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience required

• 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

• A combination of practical experience and education will be considered

The expected pay range is $52,000 - $58,000. 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 506157

Reference Date: 11/25/2024

Job Code Function: Back of House