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For the third consecutive year, Newsweek names Vail Resorts as one of 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Learn more here. Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager Location: Vail, CO, US Company: Vail Mountain Shift Type: Year Round 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. Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first). 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 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) Critical Illness and Accident plans Job Summary: Manages daily Food and Beverage (F&B) shift operation and ensures compliance with all F&B policies, standards and procedures. Manages day-to-day operations, monitors quality, and standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Maintains the operating budget, and verifies that standards and legal obligations are followed. Job Specifications: Starting Wage: $85,000 - $95,000 +Annual Bonus Employment Type: Year Round Shift Type: Full Time hours available Housing Availability: No Managing Day-to-Day Operations Assists in the ordering of F&B supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms. Supervises daily Food and Beverage (F&B) shift operation and ensures compliance with all F&B policies, standards and procedures. Supports and supervises an effective monthly self inspection program. Operates all department equipment as necessary and reports malfunction. Supervises staffing levels to verify that guest service, operational needs, and financial objective are met. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees. Verifies that all team members/supervisors understand the brand specific philosophy. Maintains the operating budget, and verifies that standards and legal obligations are followed. Assists supervisors in understanding team members ever changing needs and expectations, and how to exceed them. Celebrates and fosters decisions that result in successes as well as failures. Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding. Coordinates cleaning program in all F&B areas (e.g., General clean), identifying trends and making recommendation for improvements. Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees. Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork and passion for providing service. Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan. Stays readily available/ approachable for all team members. Demonstrates knowledge of the brand specific service culture. Job Responsibilities: Providing Exceptional Customer Service Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed. Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. Manages day-to-day operations, verifies that the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns. Sets a positive example for guest relations. Stays readily available/ approachable for all guests. Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction result with employees. Responds in a timely manner to customer service department request. Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers. Conducts hourly employee performance appraisals according to Standard Operating Procedures. Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position. Verifies that employees are treated fairly and equitably. Strives to improve employee retention. Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. Verifies that disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process. Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation. Manages beverage purchasing and control procedures and ensures staff is trained accordingly. Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers. Additional Responsibilities: Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e- mail, or in person. Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Performs hourly job function if necessary. Extends professionalism and courtesy to team members at all times. Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress report. Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs The expected pay range is$85,000 - $95,000 +Annual Bonus. 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 509124 Reference Date:06/16/2025 Job Code Function:General Management #J-18808-Ljbffr Vail Resorts

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