Senior Manager, Culinary Operations & Experience at Vail Resorts Corporate
Broomfield, Colorado, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Dec, 25

Salary

92396.0

Posted On

07 Sep, 25

Experience

7 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Qsr, Operational Excellence, Outdoor Industry, Training

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
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 SUMMARY

This is more than a culinary role—this role is a chance to continue shaping the future of mountain dining across iconic mountain destinations. With over 260 restaurants across our North American resorts, the Senior Manager, Culinary has the opportunity to make a lasting impact—driving consistent operational execution and culinary innovation. This leader will work with resort leaders and internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective and guest-focused dining experiences that evolve with culinary trends and support our resorts’ identities

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Recipe development and documentation skills at scale.
  • Proven success implementing culinary programs across large, multi-site organizations.
  • Expertise in food costing, kitchen workflows, safety protocols, and operational best practices.
  • Strong communicator and leader—able to engage frontline teams and senior stakeholders alike.
  • Ability to build trust, lead through influence, and drive alignment across field and central teams, delivering business outcomes.
  • Skilled in storytelling, giving and receiving feedback, and navigating complex organizational and operational dynamics.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of culinary trends, especially in the travel and leisure and ski industry space, including examples of implementing and evolving trends at scale.
  • Ability to leverage multiple technologies to execute, analyze and improve business performance.

EXPERIENCE

  • 7+ years of progressive leadership across QSR, casual full service, and fine dining environments within business generating $50M or more in annual revenue
  • Experience leading across multi-unit locations with varying geographies.
  • Passion for the ski and outdoor industry, and a deep understanding of the seasonal business cycles present in mountain communities.
  • Culinary degree or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
  • Demonstrated success in scaling programs that drive innovation, quality, and culture across dispersed teams.
  • Track record of driving safety, training, and operational excellence.
  • Experience working in a matrixed structure with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
    The expected Total Compensation for this role is $92,396 - $125,793 - $159,189 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Responsibilities

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 plan
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