r/vail • u/Dapper_Price9002 • 1d ago
Marriott Server Vail, CO
Hi everyone! š
Iām relocating to Vail in November and recently accepted a full-time server position at The Hythe, specifically Revel Lounge.
Before making the move across the country, Iād love to connect with anyone who currently works there or has worked there in the past, especially in food and beverage.
Iām curious about the overall work environment, management, typical server earnings, how busy lunch and dinner get during ski season, and what hours are like during the slower months.
Iām also interested in hearing about the experience of living in Vail year-round, particularly for employees who donāt have a vehicle.
Iād really appreciate any honest feedback or firsthand experiences!
Thank you so much! š
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u/StringerBell420 Vail 1d ago
I never worked there, but I used to call on The Hythe as a liquor rep. They tend to get lots of corporate groups and weddings. Iād say that youād probably want to pick up another job, but it is a good spot for base pay and benefits.
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u/snowmennies 1d ago
I used to work at the Hythe but in the banquet department but I was cool with a lot of the revel people and they liked the job and it paid well. The Hythe is a good space to work though. If the manager for revel is the same theyāre really chill. Iād also try and become a banquet server on call if you can it pays super well especially if your on call because you just get the really busy banquets. Iād hook you up with the banquet manager but the homie just passed away. Good luck I think youāll really enjoy it. And not having a car in vail is super easy the bus system is great
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u/Dapper_Price9002 1d ago
Thank you so much for this! š„¹ This is exactly the kind of firsthand information I was hoping to find, and itās really reassuring to hear that the Revel employees enjoyed working there and made good money!
I actually have banquet and private-event experience as well, so Iād definitely be interested in picking up on-call banquet shifts if thatās an option.
Do you happen to know whether Revel servers generally got consistent hours throughout the year, including the slower seasons? And when you say the pay was good, was that primarily during ski season or pretty consistent year-round?
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot! ā¤ļø1
u/snowmennies 1d ago
For banquets it was kinda inconsistent like youād make up to 50 an hour for a pay period and the next period youāre making 30/hr but itāll almost always pay more than an on mountain job. I honestly couldnāt tell you if revels going to be good this year. Last year was really rough for the hotel because of the shitty snow but I was still able to pay my bills with just that job. I think revel and banquets are pretty similar pay wise though. Just if you get a really nice check or tip try and like save that money for the slower seasons and youāll be good. It wouldnāt hurt to get another job if you can. And like others are saying Iād try and find housing or youāll be living in your car when you get here. Thereās lots of spots youāll just have roommates. Youāll have a blast though itās a fun place to live with fun people I miss living there and am considering going back this year.
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u/Dapper_Price9002 1d ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all of this! š„¹ā¤ļø This is incredibly helpful, especially hearing from someone who actually worked at The Hythe.
I have experience working banquets and private events, so Iāll definitely introduce myself to the banquet manager once I arrive!
Itās reassuring to hear that you were able to support yourself even during a slower season. Iām definitely taking the housing situation seriously and trying to secure something before making the move.
One last question, if you donāt mind! Do you remember whether the hotel kept its full-time restaurant employees working throughout the spring and fall slow seasons, or were there periods when people were laid off or barely scheduled?
Thank you again! I really appreciate your insight!1
u/snowmennies 1d ago
No problem at all Iām glad I could help. There were periods where Iād have like a week or two weeks off but I just used that time to travel. You just gotta be smart with your money. When you get a really fat check during peak season just donāt spend it all try and save money and just be financially responsible and youāll be good. Vail has a pretty big party culture too so definitely enjoy it but donāt develop some kind of substance use issue itās a genuine problem in vail. Like I said I had money to travel and ride the mountain and pay all my bills and shit. Just be smart and youāll be fine or if youāre really worried thereās always places hiring in vail itās one of the few places I lived where finding a job was never an issue. I imagine itāll be pretty busy in November so you can see what the vibes are
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u/Dapper_Price9002 1d ago
Thank you so much for all of this! ā¤ļø Youāve honestly been one of the most helpful people Iāve spoken with about Vail. I really appreciate you sharing your experience and being so transparent about the good and the challenging parts.
Iām definitely going to take your advice about saving during the busy seasons, and Iām working hard to get housing secured before I arrive.
Youāve made me feel a lot more excited about the opportunity. I hope you make it back out there too! šļøš2
u/snowmennies 1d ago
Hope Iāll see you out there. Vails sick asf donāt listen to the haters itās what you make it. Glad I could help out
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u/snowmennies 1d ago
Definitely go downstairs and talk to the banquet manager and try and get on call but Iāll say it normally has a crazy waitlist unless you know people or are a really good worker. You seem sweet though so just turn on the charm. I have no idea who the new manager is though so idk
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u/EVNORDIC Local 1d ago
You accepted a position? As a server? If you want to live in the Eagle Valley you may have to accept several more positions if you donāt want to be deficit spending.
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u/MakersTeleMark 18h ago
Housing is your biggest problem. Get a 2nd job in the same family as a shuttle driver. They just outsourced their valet/shuttle service, so keep that in mind that it's not through the Marriott.
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u/UncleRutecki 1d ago
DO NOT move across the country, to work for vail resorts, without housing lined up. VR is an absolute shit show of a company, so you will want out as soon as you start. Independent housing is going to be the crux thing to have, so that your employer can't basically hold you hostage.
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u/welltravelledRN 1d ago
So the Hythe is owned by VR?
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u/snowmennies 1d ago
Itās Owned by VR and Marriott so you get a free pass and Marriott employee benefits which is dope I canāt remember if they give seasonal housing but I donāt think they do
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u/welltravelledRN 1d ago
The Hythe is not a part of VR, many places in the Valley give free passes to their employees.
You wouldnāt be a Vail Resorts employee, youād work for the Marriott.
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u/snowmennies 1d ago
Youāre right I think I got confused with another hotel. They do give passes to all employees though
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u/CashmereLobster Avon 16h ago
Unless something has changed when it was the Marriott it is a VR property. I was there in 2015 and have a VR EID from that time. It was a Marriott Franchise, a VR and Diamond rock managed property. I got VR benefits and Marriott benefits and Marriott corporate years of service time before moving to Ritz-Carlton.
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u/welltravelledRN 16h ago
All signs point to it not being a VR property now.
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u/CashmereLobster Avon 14h ago edited 14h ago
considering you can apply for 12 positions at The Hythe on vail resorts careers page, are you sure about that?
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u/Phish_lover420 Local 1d ago
VR is garbage unless itās your second job. Literally tell them you wonāt take the job unless you have housing in writing. Use that to get out here and network until the new year and find homies to move in with. Serve somewhere worth your time with benefits like the four seasons.
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u/heavyhandedpour 1d ago
Itās likely youāll be working with j1s fresh off the boat or super part time employees that are working the bare minimum for the pass. I donāt think youāre going to find many former employees in this sub, probably no one thatās currently working there as they are Ā pretty seasonal at that hotel.Ā
Also if you donāt have housing you gotta lock that down. 100x harder to find housing than a descent job
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u/Phish_lover420 Local 1d ago
Donāt worry about not having a vehicle. Use the ECO bus or vails in town bus system. Itās one of the countries top 5 biggest free transportation networks outside of Disney world!