Lead Bartender

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 Bartender at one of our operations. If you enjoy building cocktails and serving fantastic wines and cold beer, this is the job for you. By joining the 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:

• Housing: May Be Available
• Outlet: Bighorn Bistro & Bar
• Expected Pay Range: $12.86 / hour + tips
  
  • If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20 / hour inclusive of tips

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Weekends and Holidays

• Skill Level: Advanced

Job Responsibilities:

• Make connections with guests and co-workers
• Other duties as assigned
• Ski/Snowboard out after work (optional + location dependent)
• Maintain a clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the work day
• Prepare bar for successful operation throughout the shift
• Create hot and cold beverages to specifications
• Follow the leaderships guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting
• Share our passion for the mountains during service

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of Bartending experience
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift and carry objects up to 40lbs
• Must be 21 or over
• Desire to learn and grow

The expected pay range is $20.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 505415
Reference Date: 10/05/2024
Job Code Function: Front of House

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