Executive Chef

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.

About the Role

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts. As a Kitchen Manager, you will be a visionary leader responsible for kitchen operations, promoting teamwork amongst staff, maintaining performance goals, and guaranteeing an exceptional dining experience for our guests. You will manage the planning, development, and production of menu items while overseeing the culinary team, including hiring, training, and succession planning. Your role ensures standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation are met in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits & Perks

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, and the chance to grow through Epic Service, our leading training and development experience. Full-time roles are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours), a 401(k) Retirement Plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and free ski passes for dependents.

Hiring Process

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).

Equal Opportunity

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.