Kirk Dieter Schindler
About Kirk Dieter Schindler
Kirk Dieter Schindler serves as the General Manager of On Mountain Dining at Aspen Skiing Company, where he has worked since 2019. He manages a budget of approximately $10 million across four dining locations and focuses on developing future leaders within the management teams.
Work at Aspen Skiing Company
Kirk Dieter Schindler has served as the General Manager of On Mountain Dining at Aspen Skiing Company since 2019. In this role, he collaborates with the Mountain Dining GM group to create operational models that lead the industry. His responsibilities include managing a revenue and operational budget of approximately $10 million across four dining locations situated on the mountain. Schindler is committed to ensuring business growth and sustainability within the dining sector of the company.
Previous Experience in the Restaurant Industry
Before his current position, Schindler worked as the General Manager of The Restaurant at Elk Camp from 2014 to 2019. This role was also within Aspen Skiing Company, located in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, where he held various positions including Director of Private Events, Assistant General Manager, and Manager across locations in Denver, Chicago, Warrenville, and Lombard, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Kirk Dieter Schindler earned a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Affairs from Metropolitan State University of Denver. His studies took place from 1999 to 2004. This educational background contributes to his expertise in management and operational strategy within the dining sector.
Leadership Development Focus
In his current role, Schindler emphasizes the importance of developing future leaders within the on-mountain dining management teams. His focus on leadership development aims to ensure a strong pipeline of talent that can sustain and enhance the operational success of the dining establishments.