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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:
The Lead Bartender is responsible for ensuring that all resort guests have the highest quality beverage/bar experience possible while maintaining a profitable department that is environmentally responsible. This position will also follow the brand standards from the beginning of the service cycle through the entire process.  This position will alos exhibit strong beverage/wine knowledge and is professional and gracious while enhancing the guest experience through outstanding service skills.  The Lead Bartender will also be held accountable for inventory, beverage costs and for supervision of the staff and restaurant in the absence of a manager.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $2.13/hr - $7.19/hr
• If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20/hour, inclusive of tips (Add this bullet only for tipped roles)
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time 
• Housing Availability: Yes
  
  

Job Responsiblilities

• Handle all opening and closing duties required to properly operate bar or banquet bar. Ensure that all stocking is done
• Responsible for proper procedures and training for ringing in of orders
• Capable of multi-tasking and working at a fast but thorough pace
• Responsible for various administrative tasks including maintaining par levels, submitting daily/weekly orders, and coducts inventory, nightly reports and paperwork.
• Assists with writing schedule for bartenders
• Consistently follow the steps of the service cycle as outlined in the brand standards
• Ensure that all important information is communicated to all Food and Beverage departments and staff
• Demonstrate great wine/liquor knowledge and ensure that all state liquor laws are being adhered to
• Adhere to all state health regulations
• Adhere to uniform standards and be professional and productive through entire shift
• Attend daily pre-shift huddle to learn important daily information
• Supervising breakfast and dinner shifts as well as banquet functions as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements

• High School degree or GED
• Minimum of 2 years experience as bartender in restaurant or bar - preferred
• Current certification in a nationally recognized program of responsible service of alcohol (TIPs certification)
• Certified Food Handler's Permit - required within 30 days of start date
• Experience in beverage supervision - preferred
• Inventory experience - preferred
• Ability to read and respond to complex correspondence with English proficiency
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have at least 2 years of cash handling experience - preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and be on your feet for up to 8 hours
• Postitive attitude and strong work ethic are a must
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays 

The expected pay range is $2.13/hr - $7.19/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  510101
Reference Date: 07/17/2025 
Job Code Function: Front of House