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Who We Are:  At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.  

Perks & Benefits:

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts 
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

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 Winter Park Resort. 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 Winter Park values. The role also involves managing cross-functional collaborations with key departments such as marketing, Sales, human resources, and operations.

Responsible for the management of up to 7 direct reports and 300+ indirect reports.
 

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

• 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, conferences, 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 guests 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.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple locations with different goals. 
• 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.

WAGE

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resort’s salary range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various 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 Winter Park Resort’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.
 

Salary range: $133,000.00 to $188,000 annualized

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 accommodation 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 will be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
• 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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.
 

We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Winter Park Resort will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Winter Park Resort. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
 

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.