Assistant Manager - Culinary/Chef - Coleman Brook Tavern

Vail Resorts • Ludlow, VT

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About The Position

The Culinary Assistant Manager is an integral member of the culinary and hospitality team, responsible for managing the kitchen alongside the Restaurant General Manager, promoting teamwork, and maintaining food quality and safety to provide an exceptional dining experience. The role also partners closely with the General Manager to support administrative efficiency, operational accuracy, and compliance with company standards. This is a year-round position with full-time and part-time hours available. The starting wage is $60,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification or relevant equivalent.
• At least 3 years of kitchen experience.
• Ability to stand and work continuously throughout a shift and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Ability to create a team environment and lead by example.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or certification.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager with daily restaurant operations, particularly the back-of-house and kitchen, and manage the culinary team, including hiring, scheduling, training, development, performance management, reviews, and succession planning.
• Maintain facility and food-preparation standards, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with developing and producing menu items and training staff, including station playbooks and line and food quality checks.
• Participate in or conduct daily staff briefings and weekly safety meetings.
• Oversee and support inventory and warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, ordering and maintaining stock levels, product rotations, food-waste reporting, and documentation.
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience scores.
• Partner with the General Manager on budgets and cost controls for labor, food, and operating expenses.
• Assist with payroll, scheduling, and timesheet accuracy.
• Complete and maintain compliance logs, training records, and safety documentation.
• Contribute to financial and operational reporting, including month-end procedures and daily sales reporting.
• Partner with the General Manager on administrative workflows, including vendor communication, invoice processing, transfers, waste logs, and incident documentation.
• Assist the General Manager with long-term planning, operational analysis, efficiency improvements, and company initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free employee ski passes and discounted lift tickets for friends and family, plus free ski lessons.
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and professional development.
• Referral Program.
• For eligible full-time roles: health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision plans; seasonal employees are eligible after working 500 hours.
• For eligible full-time roles: free ski passes for dependents.
• For eligible full-time roles: Critical Illness and Accident plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED