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:  

Expected Pay: $15.50 / 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: Entry and up 

 

Job Responsibilities:  

Welcome and greet guests

Serve guests in a fast-paced bar environment in a friendly and courteous manner

Full knowledge of current cocktail trends

Accurately enter guests orders and receive payment through our point-of-sale computer system

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and surrounding areas at all times

Answer questions and make knowledgeable recommendations that you genuinely feel our guests will enjoy

Stocking and washing glassware; bussing the bar and surrounding tables; and removal of trash and recycling

Understands all policies, procedures, and guidelines in regards to safety on the mountain and in the restaurant

Adhere to Hunter Mountain Food and Beverage objectives in sales, service, and quality

Stock and inventory beer and liquor

Monitor guests dining experience and ensure they are more than satisfied with their food, drinks, and overall experience

Perform side work and be willing to help entire restaurant staff to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant

Complete required compliance and training classes

May be required to work in different F&B locations/events when needed

Attire – casual but may be required to wear white tuxedo shirt, black vest, black bow tie, black dress pants, black socks and black shoes

Have a flexible schedule; must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Assist in sanitation of all Food Service areas

Other duties as assigned 

 

Job Requirements:  

High School Degree or Equivalent Required, or prior experience preferred

2 Years Restaurant Experience; at least 1 Year Bartending

Must be Tips Certified or ability to obtain within 30 days

Able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Able to speak, read and communicate in English

 

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  506709
Reference Date: 01/15/2025 
Job Code Function: Front of House