Bartender - Limelight Aspen - Winter

Limelight Hotels•Aspen, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages in a timely, friendly manner and provides exceptional guest service. The role involves recommending drinks and food pairings, knowing menu origins, preparations, and ingredients, and maintaining the security of liquor, checks, and cash. The Bartender also participates in setting up, maintaining, and breaking down the bar and assists with food-and-beverage organization and other tasks as business needs require. This position reports to the Restaurant Manager. This is a seasonal, full-time position at Limelight Aspen. Applications are accepted until October 25, 2026. The role requires working outdoors at high elevation for an entire shift and may involve wet, hot, humid conditions and slippery or uneven surfaces. The position includes paid time off and leave programs, employee and dependent ski passes, and other company perks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be over 18 years of age.
TIPS trained.
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 care for and maintain the 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.
Proficient knowledge of wines by the glass.
Proficient knowledge of state liquor laws.
Basic knowledge of alcoholic beverages and cocktail creation methods.

Responsibilities

Recommend drinks to guests 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 comments and complaints.
Monitor guests who may be over-intoxicated and communicate observations to management for further evaluation.
Assist with emergency and security procedures as directed by management and the established emergency plan.
Reset the area, clean indoor and outdoor areas, and perform side duties assigned by the Manager.
Assist team members in organizing kitchen items, including dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies, and proper rotation and organization of food-and-beverage deliveries.
Complete delegated tasks and projects and assist other departments as business volumes and staffing levels demand.
Enforce and comply with Food and Beverage department policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.