Bartender - Limelight Ketchum - Winter

Aspen Skiing Company • Ketchum, ID

2h • 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 includes recommending drinks to complement food, knowing menu origins, preparations, and ingredients, and safeguarding liquor, checks, and cash. The Bartender participates in setting up and breaking down the bar, keeping work areas clean and organized, and assisting the broader Food and Beverage team as needed. This seasonal winter position is based at Limelight Ketchum and reports to the Restaurant Manager. Compensation is up to $13.00 per hour plus tips. The posting describes both seasonal full-time and seasonal part-time classifications; the specific classification is not stated.

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 care for and keep serving equipment and glassware clean.
• Ability to serve guests in a timely and friendly manner.
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or remain on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to work for extended periods in wet, hot, and humid conditions and walk on slippery and 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 to guests that complement food items and use knowledge of menu 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 established emergency plan.
• Reset and clean indoor and outdoor areas and perform side duties assigned by the Manager.
• Assist team members with organizing kitchen items, dry goods, equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies, and Food and Beverage deliveries, including proper rotation.
• Complete delegated tasks and projects and assist other departments as business volume and staffing require.
• Enforce and comply with Food and Beverage department policies and procedures.
• Maintain the security of liquor, checks, and cash, and participate in bar setup and breakdown.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off Programs (listed for both seasonal full-time and part-time classifications).
• Paid Leave Programs (listed for the seasonal full-time classification).
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes (listed for the seasonal full-time classification).
• Employee Ski Pass (listed for the seasonal part-time classification).
• Other company perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED