Bartender - Ajax Tavern - Winter
About The Position
The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages in a timely and friendly manner, provides five-star guest service, and serves as the face of the business. The role includes securing liquor, checks, and cash, and helping set up and break down the bar. The position reports to the Restaurant Manager and is a seasonal full-time role for Winter 2026–27 at The Little Nell in Aspen. The Bartender recommends drinks to complement food, learns menu origins, preparations, and ingredients, processes beverage and supply requisitions, and communicates guest feedback and concerns to management. The position also includes monitoring potentially intoxicated guests, following emergency and security procedures, cleaning and resetting indoor and outdoor areas, supporting organization and rotation of food-and-beverage deliveries, following department policies, and assisting other departments as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- TIPS trained.
- Proficient knowledge of wines by the glass.
- Proficient knowledge of state liquor laws.
- Knowledge of cash and credit-card payment processing.
- Knowledge of local attractions, restaurants, and activities.
- Mixology skills.
- Ability to set up, maintain, and break down the bar area.
- Ability to work outdoors, including at high elevation for an entire shift.
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional, team-player attitude.
- Ability to maintain proper care and cleanliness of serving equipment and glassware.
- Ability to serve guests in a timely and friendly manner.
- Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or remain on one's feet for extended periods.
- Ability to work in wet, hot, and humid conditions for extended periods and walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, individually or with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of related experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of alcoholic beverages and cocktail creation methods preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recommend drinks that complement food items.
- Know menu item origins, preparations, and ingredients to make recommendations.
- Mix drinks and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
- Complete beverage and general supply requisitions.
- Ensure guest satisfaction and inform management of guest comments and complaints.
- Monitor guests who may be over-intoxicated and communicate observations to management for evaluation.
- Assist with emergency and security procedures as directed by management and the emergency plan.
- Reset and clean indoor and outdoor areas and perform assigned side duties.
- Assist team members with organizing kitchen items, equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies, and food-and-beverage deliveries, including proper rotation.
- Complete tasks and projects delegated by the manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staffing require.
- Enforce and comply with Food and Beverage department policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Secure liquor, checks, and cash and participate in bar setup and breakdown.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Paid Leave Programs
- Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
- Other company perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
