Assistant Manager Chef

Job summary

Assist the Restaurant Manager with daily operations and lead culinary team hiring, scheduling, training, performance management, and development. Maintain food preparation, facility, safety, and sanitation standards; support menu development and warehouse operations; resolve guest concerns; and handle administrative duties including budgets and waste reporting.

Job details

Rockies Vail Beaver Creek Breckenridge Park City Keystone Crested Butte Grand Teton Lodge Company Vail Resorts Headquarters West Heavenly Northstar Kirkwood Stevens Pass Northeast Stowe Okemo Mount Snow Hunter Attitash Wildcat Mount Sunapee Crotched Mid-Atlantic Liberty Roundtop Whitetail Jack Frost Big Boulder Midwest Wilmot Afton Alps Mt Brighton Alpine Valley Boston Mills & Brandywine Mad River Mountain Hidden Valley Snow Creek Paoli Peaks Canada Whistler Blackcomb Australia Perisher Falls Creek Hotham Assistant Manager Chef Date: Sep 25, 2026 Location: Whistler, BC, CA Company: Whistler Blackcomb Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 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 Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Assistant Managers are an integral part of restaurant operations responsible for assisting Restaurant Managers with daily operations promoting teamwork, quality, and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Job Specifications Starting Wage: $57,686.00 - $79,567.00 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 Managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks Oversee and support warehouse staff and operations including shipping and receiving, inventory ordering and maintenance, product rotations and food waste reporting Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste Other duties as assigned Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required 3+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or 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; 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 517989 Reference Date: 09/26/2026 Job Code Function: Back of House

What you’ll do

Assist the Restaurant Manager with daily operations and lead culinary team hiring, scheduling, training, performance management, and development. Maintain food preparation, facility, safety, and sanitation standards; support menu development and warehouse operations; resolve guest concerns; and handle administrative duties including budgets and waste reporting.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, and a culinary degree or certification is preferred; ServSafe certification or a regional equivalent is required. Candidates need at least three years of kitchen experience, with one or more years of supervisory experience preferred, and must be able to work under pressure, communicate fluently in English, and stand, walk, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Free Employee Ski Passes • Discounted Lift Tickets For Friends And Family • Free Ski Lessons • Employee Discounts On Lodging, Food, Gear, And Mountain Shuttles • Retirement Savings Plan Options • Employee Assistance Program • Training And Professional Development • Referral Program • Health Insurance • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Free Ski Passes For Dependents • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Guest Relations · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Culinary Team Management
• Hiring
• Scheduling
• Training And Development
• Performance Management
• Food Preparation
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Menu Development
• Inventory Management
• Shipping And Receiving
• Waste Reporting
• Guest Relations
• Budget Management
• Communication
• ServSafe Certification

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Sports & Recreation