Team Lead Restaurant

Vail Resorts • Leavenworth, KS

23h • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

The T-Bar Market Team Lead oversees the daily operations and financial performance of the T-Bar Market and Espresso outlets. This role ensures each location meets or exceeds revenue goals while delivering exceptional guest service. The Team Lead provides hands-on direction,coaching, and support to staff, fostering our core values. Success in this role requires strong leadership, clear communication, collaboration across departments, and a commitment to maintaining a positive team environment in a fast-paced, seasonal business.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of food & beverage leadership experience in a high-volume environment
• Strong financial, purchasing, and personnel management skills
• Proven ability to train, motivate, and lead teams
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional management and supervisors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
• Class 12 MAST Liquor License
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, seasonal environment
• Successful completion of a background screening required

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure quality service standards are met
• Maintain clean, efficient, and legally compliant facilities
• Implement daily procedures for both T-Bar Market and Espresso operations
• Ensure efficient product presentation and consistent service execution
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and hiring
• Lead training, task delegation, and daily supervision
• Conduct performance evaluations and deliver ongoing coaching
• Resolve employee concerns while upholding company values and policies
• Maintain strong staff morale and motivate employees under demanding conditions
• Analyze daily/weekly labor
• Adjust operations to meet/exceed budget targets
• Support of purchasing of products, supplies, and small equipment
• Support inventory processes and produce required reports in a timely manner
• Ensure adherence to all state and federal labor regulations
• Maintain proper end of day reporting procedures
• Address customer and employee issues with professionalism and consistency
• Maintain open communication with kitchen staff, F&B management, and all resort departments
• Partner with Receiving and Building & Grounds for deliveries and facility upkeep
• Represent staff concerns to management and communicate company direction to employees
• Support additional tasks assigned by the F&B Operations Manager, Executive Chef, General Manager, or Senior Leadership Team
• Maintain knowledge of all ski area operations and F&B services
• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude toward guests and coworkers
• Communicate effectively regarding operational or personnel issues
• Work independently and uphold all company policies and procedures
• Maintain strong attention to detail, especially in training and development
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time
• Follow established F&B leadership behavioral expectations

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed