Barista - Housing May Be Available

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.

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).

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: 

Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts? Come join the resort by becoming a Barista. If you have a passion for providing great food and beverages to our guests, this is the place for you.  By joining our team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe and Have Fun!  

Job Specifications:  

• Housing: May Be Available

• Expected Pay Range: $11.40 - $13.79 / hour + tips

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

• Shift type: Full and Part Time, Weekends and Holidays

• Skill Level: Entry 

Job Responsibilities:  

• Make connections with guests and co-workers 

• Share our passion for the mountains during service 

• Follow the leadership’s guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting 

• Create hot and cold beverages to specifications 

• Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout, and at the end of the work day 

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:  

• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is necessary 

• Desire to learn and grow 

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Additional requirements for hires under age 18:

• Submission of a Parental Consent Form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law; such as a work permit, physician's note, and/or proof of birthdate

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.

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  500591
Reference Date: 02/20/2024 
Job Code Function: Front of House