Administrative Specialist - 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 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

Job Summary:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and our Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. This role specializes in the administrative support for Afton Alps Food & Beverage. 

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $22.87/hr - $28.59/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No

Job responsibilities: 

• Must have adequate knowledge of and ability to use computer software (MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel, Smartsheets) in order to handle work involving word processing, accounting data, project timelines and other applications that may become necessary to support the Food & Beverage team
• Oversees multiple calendars, schedules and facility bookings
• Supports onboarding of new and returning employees
• Assists manager in proper payroll for all food and beverage employees
• Supports resort training programs, communication plans and management outreach
• Keeps records of all employee trainings, certifications and policy sign offs
• Manages budget and accruals as applicable
• Assist with planning and coordination of events as needed
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work under tight deadlines and changing priorities with accuracy, dependability and a positive attitude
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to support all front line operations during high volume time periods, as needed
• Manage and maintain office equipment, scheduled maintenance and associated service contracts. Maintain and secure all specialized office equipment.
• Assists with other tasks that may be assigned
• Other duties as assigned.  

Job Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 Years previous administrative experience to an executive-level position
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Computer Software systems to effectively complete assigned tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong foresight and emotional intelligence
• Ability to support the Leadership team 

The expected pay range is $22.87/hr - $28.59/hr. 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  518135
Reference Date: 10/07/2026 
Job Code Function: Administrative