Director, Food & Beverage

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 Epic 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.

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 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

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 plans

Job Summary:

At Okemo Mountain Resort, the Director is responsible for the Food and Beverage leadership and strategic direction for our mountain dining & Hospitality experience. This leader needs to have a senior level operations management experience with a solid ability to lead diverse teams within “best in class” food and beverage multi-unit environments. This leader will be out front and innovative, developing and supporting concepts to bring the resort brand vision to life. Strong ability to develop talent and build teams, strategic vision and solution-oriented thinking are critical for success in this position. This position requires proven leadership experience in fine dining, quick serve, beverage menu development and a working knowledge of P&L statements.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $95,631 - $130,196 + annual bonus + equity

• Employment Type: Year Round

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute on the brand strategy for our fine dining & quick serve while ensuring the highest standards of hospitality and guest service.

• Partner with Senior leaders, Managers and Hospitality leadership to ensure quality and service perfection.

• Ensure cost control, inventory management and labor efficiency are in line or exceed outlet budget targets, including experience with P&L Build and develop a hardworking and engaged management team that is aligned with resort goals and culture while crafting a positive work environment.

The expected pay range is $95,631 - $130,196 + annual bonus + equity. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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 517122

Reference Date: 09/02/2026

Job Code Function: F&B General Management