Restaurant Manager

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 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 Specifications

• Housing: Not available
• Outlet: Van Winkles Restaurant (FSR and Bar)
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time 10 months (includes weekends/holidays)
  
  

Job Summary

This is a Full-Time 10 Month position at Van Winkles Restaurant at Hunter Mountain. The Van Winkles F&B Manager position requires a hard-working, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to oversee the operations of a full-service restaurant; breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets and events. This is a fast-paced environment that requires exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as someone who is able to maintain composure in stressful situations. They will be responsible for building great guest experiences with the resort and ensuring the success of the business by providing high-quality food and service that draws in new guests and retains current guests. As the manager, you will be required to oversee and coach all employees regarding conduct, professionalism, job requirements, and scheduling. The typical workday for a manager in the food and beverage industry can range anywhere from early in the morning to past midnight, as needed.

Job Responsibilities Include (but Not Limited To)

• The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing the training and supervision of all staff including the warehouse, shipping and receiving teams along with all FOH and BOH employees
• Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met
• Daily pre-shift meetings with all staff, along with one on one meetings with the F&B Director, Asst. Managers and Team Leads
• Sets the example for all other staff for service standards, menu knowledge, wine and beverage education, and overall service excellence
• Works on the floor in the restaurant/outlet, exceeding guest satisfaction as well as completing management reports pertaining to revenue accounting, tip disbursements and recording, scheduling, ordering products, payroll, inventory and keeping daily manager logs
• Understand completely and stay current with all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs in the F&B Tool Kit
• Should have the ability to work within all restaurant/outlet environments (FOH/BOH), and have a proven ability to supervise, communicate, and work well with coworkers and service staff
• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times
• Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility, sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment
• Work closely with Vail Resorts F&B ‘Center of Expertise’ (COE) to deliver on menu implementation and execution including recipes, station guides and portion control
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of restaurant and professional development
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and
  
  

timely manner

• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal
  
  

inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs

• Make employment and termination recommendations consistent with company guidelines for
  
  

review

• Oversee and ensure that restaurant/outlet policies on employee performance appraisals are
  
  

followed and completed on a timely basis

• Complete mid and end of season employee performance evaluations
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant/outlet policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair
  
  

and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures

• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests
• Responsible for all forms of cash/credit card handling throughout restaurant/outlet including register drawers, safe, deposits, and change orders
• Attend weekly staff meetings along with other enterprise wide meetings via Teams or in person Job Specifications:
  
  

Job Requirements: Required

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant experience with at least one year at a managerial level
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously for long periods of time
• Must be fluent in English
• Must have excellent leadership, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be aware of safety and sanitation guidelines
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays including; Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,
  
  

Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, December 26th through January 4th, Presidents’ Day Weekend,

and any other holidays as requested

• Must have ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Must have TIPS Certification (or ability to obtain)
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience leading in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
• InfoGenesis Universal Desktop knowledge a plus
• Ski Industry knowledge a plus
  
  

The expected pay range is $58,500 - $65,000 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 503981

Reference Date: 07/31/2024

Job Code Function: General Management