Sous Chef - The Farm - 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 the overall quality of food and service, they also assist with the management of the kitchen environment. The Sous Chef ensures staff and food quality provide guests with a pleasant dining experience on a daily basis. This role also assists the Chef with payroll, inventory, and other office duties.

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

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

Develop and train culinary interns

Assist Chef with training and retaining all food service personnel

Educate staff of classical and contemporary culinary techniques

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 restaurants

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  517046

Reference Date: 09/02/2026 

Job Code Function: Back of House