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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, youll 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 (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=enUS)

Job Summary:

Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts? If you would like to learn multiple aspects of food and beverage operation this is the job for you. By joining our team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. 

Job Specifications:

Outlet: Bighorn Steakhouse

Expected Pay Range: $11.40 – $13.79 / hour tips

If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20 / hour inclusive of tips

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

Housing: May Be Available

Job Responsibilities: 

The host/hostess is responsible for greeting and seating all guests, by name when possible.

Responsible for taking care of future reservations and maintaining wait lists.

Assists and helps managers in controlling the flow of guests and seats them promptly.

Answers phones and works with other personnel as needed to maintain the dining areas.

Able to acknowledge and cater to Vail Mountain Club members while balancing public dining needs.

Must be willing and able to help set up, and bus tables when needed.

Assist with basic maintenance and general stocking of guest restrooms.

Keep the boot/slipper room clean and tidy before, throughout, and after the shift.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

Team-oriented attitude is a must!

Must understand OpenTable, or be willing to learn the computer program - required.

Must be able to stand for 8 hours - required.

High school diploma or equivalent - preferred.

Previous restaurant or customer service experience - preferred.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, December 26th through January 2nd, Presidents’ Day Weekend, and any other holidays as requested – required .

Must be fluent in English - required.

The expected pay range is $20.00. 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 505437

Reference Date: 10/07/2024

Job Code Function: Front of House