Sous Chef

Continue Your Experience of a Lifetime
Vail Resorts provides a variety of opportunities for employees to grow in their passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.  

As you move from season to season, or begin a year-round career, you’ll continue to 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.

Our team members are the core of our mission. Providing the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests starts with you. 

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

NO HOUSING ALLOCATION

Job Summary:

The Food & Beverage Organization is comprised of over 300 different restaurants that share a commitment to bringing excellence to mountain dining as part of the overall ski experience. The Sous Chef is responsible for the overall quality of food service at our Mountain dining restaurants and to provide guests with an excellent dining experience.

Duties/ Responsibilities/ Expectations (to include, but not limited to):

• Supervise kitchen staff and lead the team operationally and administratively.
• Adhere and Uphold Food Safety requirements and employee safety programs.
• Leads daily product quality and portion control standards. 
• Manages all stations during service times, trouble shoots, assists guests and staff. 
• Takes responsibility for shift in absence of employees (Step into role if needed)
• Monitors the cleanliness of all kitchens, stations and equipment, follows daily/ weekly cleaning outlines.
• Building staff schedules to budgeted labor, monitoring and approving time off requests, resolving payroll exceptions and approving payroll. 
• Monitoring staff breaks & lunches, adhering to local labor regulations. 
• Manages location ordering/receiving, stocking and rotation of product, cost transfers, product waste and inventory control of all food, beverages, supplies, etc.
• Completes inventory counts and manages cost of goods.
• Conducts employee development and performance reviews.
• Leads by a professional example, is approachable, and creates a fun and positive teamwork environment.
• We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be required to assist in other areas as needed. 

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Ability to Lead and operate a clean, safe and organized kitchen. 
• Demonstrate our core values: Be Safe, Serve Others, Do Good, Be Inclusive, Do Right, Drive Value & Have Fun
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen facility
• Minimum 3 years of direct management/supervisory experience
• Able to perform in a fast-paced guest facing environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills 
• Knowledge of inventory control, waste management and portion control systems. 
• Advanced culinary knowledge and a passion for people
• Purchasing Systems, MS Office Suite, POS experience
• Serve Safe Certification or equivalent State Issues Food Handler Card.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 40 lbs.

The expected pay range is $20 - $26.44. 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  503680
Reference Date: 07/23/2024 
Job Code Function: Back of House