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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.

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
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• 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 Summary: 

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Junior Sous Chefs are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Junior Sous Chefs are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for leading and training kitchen staff alongside the Sous Chef, promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests. 

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round (10-month)
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the leadership of the culinary team including onboarding, training and coaching
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety and sanitation in accordance with laws and regulations, to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience
• Oversee and support staff and operations for warehouse, shipping and receiving; ensure maintenance of inventory, product rotations and monitoring reports for food waste
• Monitor kitchen and staff performance to goals and budget to maximize profitability 
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores 
• Administrative duties as needed, including ordering, inventory, scheduling, processing transfers and waste 
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelors or Culinary degree or certification preferred 
• 2+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to stand and walk continuously
• Ability to lift and 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; Spanish bilingual preferred

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 517027
Reference Date: 09/01/2026
Job Code Function: Back of House