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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).

Employee 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US)

Job Summary:

The Food Runner on Vail Mountain exemplifies guest service excellence and commits to exceeding guests' expectations. Menu knowledge, wine knowledge, executing service with high Vail Mountain Fine Dining service standards, having an interactive rapport with guests, and having a dedicated work ethic while working in a fast-paced and high-end environment are skill assets that we seek within our staff. Applicants may be considered for either expeditor, food runner or server assistant positions.

The 10th serves an upscale sit-down lunch daily, complete with a boot room for guests to enjoy slippers while they dine! Located at the top of Gondola One at Mid-Vail, The 10th is accessed either by ski-in and ski-out during the day or via Vail’s brand new high tech Gondola One. Modern. Alpine. Inspired. The 10th redefines classic alpine cuisine and elevates service to new standards in Vail.

*Job Specifications: *

• Outlet: The 10th at Vail

• Housing: May Be Available

• Expected Pay Range: $11.40 - $13.79 / hour + tips

• If hired into a tipped position you will make a minimum of $20 / hour inclusive of tips.

• Shift type: Full Time, Weekends and Holidays

• Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned opening and closing sidework duties.

• Obtain service area assignment at the beginning of each shift.

• May act as food runner by carrying out and accurately delivering food to guests in the dining room and maintaining the service window.

• Responsible for serving correct food to guests, using silent service, and assisting servers with dining room floor service.

• May act as Expeditor and coordinate plates and ensure plating accuracy.

• Expeditors must be knowledgeable of menu items and their preparations, proper table set up, and restaurant organization – expeditors have previously worked in restaurants and are fluid with food knowledge and kitchen etiquette.

• Have explicit knowledge of all menu items and their preparation.

• Bring bread, butter and water to table.

• Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for next course.

• Clear plates, glassware, and flatware from tables after guests have finished dining.

• Take soiled tableware to dish room and unload, sort and stack silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in designated areas in the soiled dish drop off area.

• Between seatings promptly clean table tops and chairs. Check floor and clean as required.

• Quickly, efficiently and accurately reset and arrange tabletop.

• Respond appropriately to guest requests and accommodate their needs. Communicate guest requests to server as needed.

• Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.

• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

• Ensures the presentation of every plate going into the dining room with the whole order to the correct table.

• Must be knowledgeable of proper table set up, menu and course descriptions and the restaurant organization.

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Must have a friendly and courteous attitude towards guests - required.

• Must be able to lift and carry 40+ lbs - required.

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours - required.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays - required.

• Must be fluent in English - required.

• High school diploma or equivalent - preferred.

• Prior guest service experience - required .

• Previous restaurant experience, specifically 1 year minimum sit-down dining server - preferred.

• Must be available to work holidays including: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, December 26th through January 2nd, Presidents’ Day Weekend, and any other holidays as requested - required .

• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card (or ability to obtain) – required .

The expected pay range is $20.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 504276

Reference Date: 08/19/2024

Job Code Function: F&B Support