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, managing the kitchen alongside the Restaurant General Manager. The role promotes teamwork, maintains food quality and safety, and helps ensure an exceptional dining experience for guests. It also partners closely with the General Manager to support administrative efficiency, operational accuracy, and compliance with company standards.

This is a year-round role with full-time and part-time hours available. The starting wage is $60,000.00. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Housing is not available.

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.

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 Back of House and kitchen operations, and manage the culinary team, including hiring, scheduling, training, development, performance management, reviews, and succession planning.
• Maintain facility, food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with menu-item development, production, and training, 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, stock levels, product rotation, 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, including labor, food, and operating expenses.
• Assist with payroll processes and scheduling and ensure 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.
• Discounted lift tickets for friends and family.
• 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.
• Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time roles; seasonal employees are eligible after working 500 hours.
• Free ski passes for dependents for eligible full-time roles.
• Critical Illness and Accident plans for eligible full-time roles.

What This Job Offers

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