Vice President of Food & Beverage - Year Round - Full Time

Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ®  is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. 

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
• Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*
• Free regional bus pass 

*Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits! 

For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Food and Beverage is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of all food and beverage services at Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. This includes ensuring exceptional guest experiences, developing and implementing operational policies, managing budgets, and driving innovation in service and menu offerings. The VP of Food and Beverage will work as a strategic partner with the resort’s senior leadership team to meet financial goals, maintain high standards of service, and uphold Steamboat’s Culture Guide and values. The role also involves managing cross-functional collaborations with key departments such as marketing, human resources, events and operations.

Responsible for the management of up to 6 direct reports and 500+ indirect reports.

Resume and cover letter required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serve as a strategic partner and key advisor to senior leadership on food and beverage initiatives and financial strategy.

• Accountable for brand standards, service initiatives, guest experience, guest feedback trends and actions to address issues, talent development and retention.

• Lead and oversee the development and execution of the food and beverage strategy across all resort locations.

• Maximize employee performance and positive morale by serving as an ambassador of Alterra Core Values

• Manage all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, on-mountain catering and events, ensuring exceptional service quality and guest satisfaction.

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial goals, ensuring profitability while adhering to company-wide financial strategies.

• Collaborate with marketing, mountain operations, human resources, and other departments to align goals and ensure the seamless integration of food and beverage services with resort-wide initiatives and generate higher performance.

• Stay current on industry trends, food innovations, sustainability practices, and regulatory changes to integrate into offerings and ensure operational excellence.

• Critically analyze all guest and employee experience metrics.

• Drive employee development through training programs, performance management, and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food safety standards.

• Implement strategies to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve service delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Represent the food and beverage department in meetings with senior leadership and other key stakeholders, presenting updates on department performance and strategic goals.

• Other duties as assigned

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in food and beverage leadership, with at least 5 years in an executive or senior management role.

• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale operations, including financial oversight and cross-department collaboration.

• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing diverse teams and building collaborative relationships across functions.

• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage trends, best practices, and regulatory compliance.

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong business acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost control, revenue generation, and driving financial performance.

• Ability to make decisions and adjust to changing situations and priorities.

• Ability to provide an industry leading, positive working environment.

• Passion for providing exceptional guest service, creating memorable dining experiences, and driving innovation in food offerings.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives.

Steamboat area base salary range: $155,000 to $170,000 per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.

• Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on a constant basis.

• Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.

• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.

• Occasional physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, slick and snow-covered terrain.

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.