Winter 26/27: Bartender

POWDR•Copper Mountain, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Copper Mountain Resort is seeking a Bartender for the Winter 2026/2027 season. This seasonal position involves distributing drinks and food in the bar, continually striving to exceed guest expectations, and helping to create memorable experiences. Standard operating procedures will be followed at all times, requiring politeness, respect, punctuality, and attentiveness to guests and employees. The role emphasizes creating a fun, safe, and sanitary work environment while maintaining a clean and organized bar area and assisting with general building cleanliness. The Bartender will also be responsible for greeting and serving guests, providing menu descriptions, using suggestive selling techniques, proper cash handling, tip reporting, and food and beverage service. This role functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, upholding a professional image and contributing to the company's core values.

Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. and occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
Ability to be on one's feet for excessive time periods of up to 6 hours.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must own non-slip shoes.
Must fill out an application to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

High School Degree.
Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Excellent decision making ability.
Excellent people skills.
Ability to show self-initiative.
Ability to work within a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

Distribute drinks and food in the bar.
Strive to exceed guest's expectations.
Help create memories for our guests and staff.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Take ownership of the position.
Be polite and respectful of guests and employees.
Be on time for shifts.
Acknowledge every guest immediately upon sight.
Observe the four 4 foot rule at all times.
Be available to guests and employees at all times.
Promote a fun, safe, sanitary work environment.
Coordinate the efficient flow of business through the dining room and bar.
Act as a liaison between bartender, guest, and management.
Support members through teamwork and mutual respect.
Keep bar area clean, keep in bussed and surrounding tables.
Ensure guests have what they need (menu, water).
Clean-up as needed.
Answer inquiries from guests.
Make the guest feel welcome.
Engage in small talk.
Smile always.
Clock in for your shift once appearance requirements are met and in uniform.
Attend daily staff meeting.
Check with Manager for any special events.
Ensure restaurant is ready to open before seating guests.
Ensure bar stations are well equipped and clean (to opening side work).
Maintain work area, keep it clean and organized.
Perform table and bar maintenance.
Assist in general cleaning of the building.
Check restrooms throughout the day and keep maintained and stocked.
Ensure restaurant is sufficiently stocked with condiments.
Review the shift with MOD.
Greet and serve guests in a prompt and courteous manner.
Give drink and menu descriptions and use suggestive selling techniques.
Proper cash handling and cash reconciliation.
Tip reporting (as outlined by state and federal law).
Proper food and beverage service (specific to style of restaurant).
Tip out (as designated by management/ specific to restaurant).
Proper sequence of service (specific to individual restaurant).
Assist with overall restroom cleanliness and duties when needed.
Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper "culture" with our guests and employees.
Upholds the most professional image.
Continually strives to exceed our guest's expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.