Sous Chef - Red Tail Grill - Winter Seasonal - Employee Housing May Be Available

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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 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 Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the daily culinary operations of Red Tail Grill, a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant serving a large number of guests throughout the winter season. This position assists the Chef with leading the kitchen team, maintaining food quality and consistency, and ensuring efficient execution during busy services.The Sous Chef must be comfortable working in a high-volume environment where speed, organization, communication, consistency, and teamwork are essential. This role helps oversee culinary staff, food production, service execution, food safety, scheduling, labor management, inventory, ordering, and other administrative responsibilities.A successful Sous Chef at Red Tail Grill will be able to remain organized and lead effectively during high-cover services while maintaining strong ticket times, consistent food quality, and a positive guest experience. This position works closely with the Chef to develop the culinary team and create a productive, professional, and supportive kitchen environment. 

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $58,000

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

Housing Availability: Yes  

Job Responsibilities:

Assist Chef with menu planning, production, and delivery

Lead and support kitchen operations during high-volume services, ensuring efficient ticket times, consistent food quality, and effective communication between culinary and front-of-house teams

Assist with daily preparation and organization to ensure the restaurant is prepared for high-cover and peak-volume services

Ensure food safety across all operations

Ensure entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to ServSafe Culinary Guidelines

Assist Chef with scheduling staff to budgeted labor by resolving payroll exceptions, approvals, and labor distribution reports

Assist Chef with ordering/receiving, cost transfers, variance reports, and inventory control of all food, beverages, supplies, etc. purchased for the entire building

Conduct routine line checks and maintain food quality of all food served and produced

Maintain consistency, portion control, presentation standards, and recipe execution throughout service

Develop and train culinary interns

Assist Chef with training and retaining all food service personnel

Educate staff on classical and contemporary culinary techniques

Provide hands-on leadership and support on the cooking line during peak business periods

Promote a positive, organized, team-oriented kitchen culture in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Job Requirements:

Required

Previous culinary experience

Management or supervisory experience

Advanced Culinary Skills

Guest Service skills

Ability to communicate in English

Able to stand or walk for 12 hours

Able to carry 50+ lbs.

ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Familiarity with purchasing systems, MS Office Suite and Outlook

Ability to communicate in Spanish

Previous experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurant operations

Experience managing high-cover services and leading a busy restaurant line

Degree in Culinary Arts

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $58,000. 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  517048

Reference Date: 09/02/2026 

Job Code Function: Back of House