What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef De Partie - Team Lead position at Vail Resorts?
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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.
Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40 resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Job Summary
Chef de Partie has oversight of all functions of their department and culinary team to the specifications of the Sous Chef. Assist in training, supervision, coaching, and leading team to accomplish property goals including guest service, food quality and execution, employee engagement and feedback, National Park Service compliance, health and safety compliance, and adhering to internal policies and procedures. This position will fulfill all day-to-day work responsibilities for the organization as needed.
Job Specification
We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. www.vailresortscareers.com
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.
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 512949
Reference Date: 12/18/2025
Job Code Function: Back of House
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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.
Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40 resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Job Summary
Chef de Partie has oversight of all functions of their department and culinary team to the specifications of the Sous Chef. Assist in training, supervision, coaching, and leading team to accomplish property goals including guest service, food quality and execution, employee engagement and feedback, National Park Service compliance, health and safety compliance, and adhering to internal policies and procedures. This position will fulfill all day-to-day work responsibilities for the organization as needed.
Job Specification
- Starting Wage: $20.00/hr tips
- Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
- Follow guideline requirement of our brand standards and company policies.
- Oversee the operation to ensure smooth service and exceptional food quality.
- Supervise and, if necessary, assists cooks during shift
- Must be capable of executing specials. Explain menu items to restaurant staff and answer any pertinent questions
- Make sure all kitchen staff follow all safety and sanitation principles including cut glove usage.
- Must be flexible and handle any problems that arise during their shift in a professional fashion. Maintain good working relationships with other departments and managers.
- Ensures that all staff takes a 30-minute break.
- Ensure that each station has all prep completed and that the team is ready for service.
- Oversee cleanup of entire kitchen after service is over according to brand standards
- Knowledge of basic culinary techniques including but not limited to roasting, broiling, braising, frying and sauté of entrees,preparing sauces, preparation of hot and cold ingredients for service.
- Performing all other job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
- 2 years of advanced culinary experience
- 1 year of supervisor experience
- Serve Safe Certified
- Basic understanding of computers programs
- Strong written and verbal English skills, strong communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong understanding of a variety of culinary techniques
- Culinary school preferred
- FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
- FREE Wi-Fi
- FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
- FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
- FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL) and watersports equipment.
- 40% retail discounts plus online ProDeals
- 20% grocery and restaurant discounts
- $112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria (mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE for Salary roles)
We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. www.vailresortscareers.com
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.
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 512949
Reference Date: 12/18/2025
Job Code Function: Back of House
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