About this role
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 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
Job Summary:
The Quick Service Team Member is responsible for providing exceptional guest service while preparing, serving, and maintaining food and beverage offerings in a fast-paced resort environment. This role contributes to an outstanding guest experience by delivering quality products, maintaining cleanliness standards, ensuring food safety compliance, and supporting efficient outlet operations.
This position requires a positive attitude, strong teamwork, and the ability to perform effectively during high-volume service periods, weekends, holidays, and peak ski season.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $20.00 /hr- $23.00/hr
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Guest Service
- Greet guests in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner.
- Provide prompt and courteous service while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Answer guest questions regarding menu items, promotions, and resort offerings.
- Resolve guest concerns or escalate issues to a supervisor when necessary.
- Create a positive dining experience that enhances the overall resort visit.
Food & Beverage Service
- Prepare and serve food and beverages according to established recipes and standards.
- Ensure food is properly portioned, presented, and served at the correct temperature.
- Replenish product displays and serving stations throughout the shift.
- Maintain speed of service standards during high-volume periods.
- Follow all food handling and sanitation procedures.
Cleanliness & Safety
- Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Regularly clean dining areas, counters, equipment, display cases, and guest seating areas.
- Follow all health, sanitation, and food safety guidelines.
- Properly handle and store food products.
- Report safety concerns, equipment issues, or maintenance needs immediately.
Inventory & Product Management
- Restock supplies, food products, condiments, and beverages as needed.
- Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries.
- Practice proper product rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
- Help minimize waste by following portion and storage standards.
Job Requirements:
- Work collaboratively with coworkers and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
- Support other outlets or workstations as business demands require.
- Assist with opening, closing, and shift change procedures.
- Participate in training and team development activities.
The expected pay range is $20.00 /hr- $23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
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 518398
Reference Date: 10/18/2026
Job Code Function: Front of House
