Bartender - Seasonal - Housing Available

Horseshoe Bay Resort•Vail, CO

5h•$14 - $17

About The Position

Highline Vail, a DoubleTree by Hilton, is seeking a Bartender for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season. The role involves preparing and serving beverages, maintaining bar supplies and product quality, handling guest orders and payments, and following applicable requirements for serving alcoholic beverages. The work schedule varies and includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

At least six months of experience as a bartender.
Food handler and TIPS (or equivalent) certifications.
Ability to communicate in English and communicate effectively with guests.
Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner.
Willingness to help coworkers with their duties and work as a team player.
Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
Basic mathematical skills to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks and the bank, prepare cash drops, total charges, and understand portion sizes.
Sufficient manual dexterity to use a knife for garnishes, handle glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
Ability to remember, recite, and promote menu items.
Ability to operate a keyboard and point-of-sale procedures to pre-check orders and close checks.
Availability to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain the bar, including requisitioning and stocking beverages, paper products, condiments, and produce according to projected needs.
Maintain stock and prepare and store fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.
Greet guests courteously, promote and document drink orders, and mix, garnish, and present drinks using standard recipes and prudent portion control.
Follow state, federal, and corporate requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
Enter orders into the point-of-sale register and create checks for each guest, including guests served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability.
Receive guest payments, make change, verify checks, record charges, and ensure coupons are properly executed to balance transactions.
Lock up and store beverage, food, and other equipment items; deposit cash drops and secure the bank.
Follow attendance rules and be available for all scheduled shifts.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.