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Careers

Join a legendary team of Back-of-House and Front-of-House staff.

The positions

Two teams, one table

Sweet Basil, a Michelin recommended restaurant, is committed to being the employer of choice in the Vail Valley. Our success, past, present and future, is predicated on having the most talented, energetic and hospitable staff that we can find.

Back of House

Kitchen Employment

The Sweet Basil kitchen is committed to providing an environment for learning and career advancement. The kitchen management team represents more than sixty collective years of diverse culinary experience. Our passion for excellence drives us to find the most talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.

If you are one of those individuals, apply below to join Executive Chef/Partner Paul Anders and the kitchen team.

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Front of House

Dining Room Opportunities

Exceptional service is our goal at Sweet Basil. Meeting and exceeding guest expectations can be challenging with a reputation grown and nurtured since 1977, yet this is a challenge that we embrace. We are fortunate to have a first-rate clientele from all over the world, with many loyal repeat guests that make Sweet Basil a “must” every time they are in town.

We are committed to a positive work environment and “keeping it fun” while keeping our commitment to professionalism. None of this would be possible without the best people, and we would enjoy the chance to discuss current opportunities.

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Working at Sweet Basil

Perks & Benefits

  • Proper Training & Ongoing EducationBuild your knowledge and expertise with regular wine training, menu training, and service training so that you can grow with your team.
  • Positive Working Environment & CultureWhat sets Sweet Basil apart from other restaurants is the professional yet playful work culture. Provide world-class service, cuisine, and experiences while having the experience of a lifetime at a legendary ski resort.
  • Top Wages in All PositionsWe offer the best possible compensation for restaurant line work: from back-of-the-house to front-of-the-house, all employees make a livable wage that allows them to comfortably enjoy what the mountain has to offer.
  • Year-Round EmploymentCame for the winter and now you want to stay for the summer? Sweet Basil is a year-round full service restaurant. Join the family that comes for the mountains and stays in the mountains.
  • InsuranceWe offer best-in-class medical insurance. Inquire for more details.
  • Ski Pass ProgramWork hard, play hard. All employees are eligible for our Epic Merchant Pass Program. Inquire for more details.
  • Housing (Upon Availability)We have several housing options available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our housing is competitive and oftentimes more affordable than what can be found on the market.
  • Dining DiscountsAll employees are eligible for dining discounts for food and alcohol at both Sweet Basil and Mountain Standard.

Alumni

6° of Sweet Basil

“Most of Vail Valley’s top restaurants would never have existed without it.”
Wine Spectator
Meet the alumni
Year-round
Over 78 year-round employees
Restaurateurs
43 people who worked at Sweet Basil, from busboys and waiters to managers and chefs, have gone on to own restaurants of their own in Colorado and around the country.
Since
1977, in Vail Village

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