Banquet Server

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its 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 June 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

Job Summary:

Banquet Servers are responsible for ensuring that all Resort guests have the highest quality food and beverage banquet experience possible while maintaining an environmentally responsible and profitable department. Provides the service for proper execution (standard operating procedures) of all banquet functions from inception to the end of the function. Completes all duties properly and in a timely manner. Seeks out additional responsibilities when work assigned is complete. Responsible for reading and following all directions in the BEO (banquet event order). Handles all set-up, food, and beverage service, as well as the breakdown of each assigned function. Ensuring the flow and proper execution of all banquet functions from beginning to end.

Job Specifications:

• Housing: May Be Available

• Starting Wage: $16.00 / hour

  • If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20 / hour inclusive of tips

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Part-Time

Job Responsibilities:

• A 2-day" on the job " training period is required for new employees and will be paid a training wage
• This position will seek out additional responsibilities when the work assigned is complete.
• Assist the Banquet Managers/Captains in the creative design of buffets and themed events
• Work closely with the Banquet Captain in turning rooms and providing assistance in setting functions as needed.
• The banquet server is responsible for the completion of all side work that is assigned by the captain
• Completes all duties properly and in a timely manner.
• Capable of working as a part of a cohesive team and maintaining a positive, proactive attitude. Consistently adheres to uniform standards and always looks clean, neat, and professional.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift - up to 12 hours
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Ability to carry trays
• Previous experience in a hospitality setting Required
• Ability to effectively present detailed information verbally to guests and employees throughout the organization

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.

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.

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 507731
Reference Date: 03/20/2025
Job Code Function: Front of House