Server Black Bear Grill - Summer Seasonal/Part Time - Keystone, CO

Experience of a Lifetime. More than just our mission, these words describe our unique and iconic resorts and the people who share a desire to achieve and experience excellence.  One of our core values is providing an exceptional experience to our guests and to our employees.  An opportunity to work at Vail Resorts is an opportunity to bring out your full passion for everything our company stands for, including our commitment to our product, the communities we live in, the environment and our shareholders. Our employees are good at what they do, and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm and pride to work.

Keystone - With three unbelievable mountains, tons of outdoor adventures, lodging and dining all in two unique villages, it’s clear that Keystone is the best place to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains. The fun and excitement is all in one convenient location. Right here!

Ideally located within The Inn at Keystone and just minutes from some of the best skiing and mountain biking in the country, Black Bear Grill offers breakfast, lunch and dinner to our guests.  This restaurant serves up a variety of entrees, sandwiches, soups and flat bread pizzas, along with draft beers, specialty martinis and hand-picked wines.

In this position you would be responsible for ensuring that all resort guests have the highest quality food and beverage dining experience possible while assisting in the creation of a profitable department that is environmentally responsible. This position follows the brand standards from the beginning of the service cycle through the entire dining process and exhibits strong menu and beverage/wine knowledge and is professional and gracious while enhancing the dining experience through outstanding service skills.  

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowing all table numbers and point seats for proper ringing in of orders

• Handles all opening and closing duties required to operate the restaurant and ensures that all stocking is done, tables are properly set and the dining room is clean

• Understanding and effectively executing banquet set ups, events and services according to standards

• Consistently follows the steps of the service cycle as outlined in the brand standards and ensures the timing and flow of service is correctly paced

• Communicates all necessary and important information with the Food and Beverage team

• Capable of multi-tasking and working at a fast but thorough pace

• Complete all sidework that has been assigned

• Attends the daily pre-shift huddle to learn any important daily information

• Adheres to the uniform standards and is productive and professional during entire shift

• Knowledgeable with wine and liquor and adheres to all state liquor laws

• Ensures that all state health regulations are being adhered to

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 1 year of serving experience
• Flexible scheduling including mornings, weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to work early morning breakfast shifts
• Current TIPS certification or equivalent preferred
• Must have transportation to and from the restaurant (we operate outside of the bus route hours)
• Must be able to consistantly lift up to 50 pounds and carry trays full of dishes
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hour shifts
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• High School degree or GED
• Positive attitude and professional appearance is a must

Interesting and Informational Links:

• Find out more about Vail Resorts Recruitment and “like” our page on Facebook
• Find out more about Keystone Resort
• Find out more about our Company Policies

Have fun.  Serve Others.  Do Right.  Drive Values.  Do Good.  Be Safe.  These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily.   As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain, lodging and real estate.  Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm, pride and a commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.

Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer