Mountain Banquet Executive Chef

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).
 

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


• 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)


• Free ski passes for dependents


• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:
The Executive Chef of Banquets oversees all culinary banquet operations and is responsible for ensuring quality, menu development, staff development and overall kitchen management and oversight.  This position is the highest ranking culinary position in Mountain Dining and will assist the senior management team in ensuring all restaurants are delivering a high quality product to our guests.

Job Specifications: 

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning and executing all banquets and events


• Ensure food safety across entire resort


• Staff Scheduling to required budgeted thresholds


• Ordering/ receiving


• Menu Development


• Training all culinary staff


• Strict adherence to budget

Job Requirements:

• 5 years culinary management experience


• Advanced Culinary Skills


• Strong organizational and planning skills


• Strong time management skills


• Good communication skills

The expected pay range is $63,431.73 - $75,000.00 + 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  515098
Reference Date: 06/05/2026 
Job Code Function: General Management