Barista

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.


Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is 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 are passionate about providing great food and beverages for 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:

  • Starting Wage: $11.79/hr - $14.27/hr
  • Employment Type: Year Round (10-month)
  • Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: 21 Years of age
  • Housing Availability: No


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 workday
  • 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


The expected pay range is $11.79/hr - $14.27/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.


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.


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.


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 511558

Reference Date: 09/12/2025
Job Code Function: Front of House

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