Winter 26/27: Head Bartender

KILLINGTON PICO SKI RESORT • Killington, VT

1d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Bartender supports day-to-day bar operations at Killington Resort while providing exceptional guest service in a fast-paced resort environment. The role provides hands-on leadership to bar staff, maintains service and operational standards, supports inventory control, and ensures compliance with alcohol-service, sanitation, and safety requirements. The Head Bartender collaborates with Food & Beverage leadership, culinary and event teams, and other resort departments to create a professional, welcoming guest experience.

The position oversees assigned bar areas, helps prepare staffing and operations for daily business and events, trains staff, and supports consistent service standards. It includes managing beverage inventory, maintaining recipes and displays, contributing to drink menus, reviewing event orders, coordinating entertainment partners, opening and closing bar or lodge areas, and working weddings and events as needed. The Head Bartender also serves guests directly, prepares drinks, processes orders and transactions, monitors responsible alcohol service, and resolves guest concerns.

This is a full-time seasonal position for the Winter 2026/27 season at Killington Resort in Killington, Vermont. The schedule is flexible based on business levels and events, with weekend and holiday availability required. The role requires working indoors and outdoors, including in adverse weather conditions when business needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bartending, supervisory, or lead experience.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Vermont Department of Liquor Control certification.
• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Proficient knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, including table service, hosting, bartending, and cashiering.
• Proficient knowledge of state liquor regulations.
• Excellent guest service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced resort environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business levels and events.
• Ability to use computers and administrative systems for ordering, inventory management, menu development, vendor communication, reporting, and related tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in adverse weather conditions, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant restaurant or food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and daily oversight of assigned bar operations, ensuring company standards are met.
• Support bar staff with service execution, training, side work, and team performance.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing coordination as requested by the Building Manager or direct supervisor.
• Ensure bar areas are appropriately staffed and prepared for daily operations, events, and business levels.
• Ensure beverage recipes, portion standards, displays, setups, and service procedures follow company standards.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization of bar service.
• Ensure team members follow uniform, appearance, service, and procedural standards.
• Manage bar inventory, including ordering, counting, stocking, rotating, and monitoring product levels.
• Monitor staff liquor licenses and ensure they remain current.
• Follow ServSafe and resort sanitation requirements and enforce safety regulations, including proper alcohol handling and sanitation.
• Review banquet event orders for weddings and events at the assigned location.
• Train bar staff, create checklists, and ensure side work is completed.
• Contribute to drink menus with the lodge manager.
• Open and close the bar and/or surrounding lodge area.
• Coordinate with musicians and entertainment partners.
• Greet guests, present menus where applicable, describe specials and menu items, and offer knowledgeable food and beverage recommendations.
• Maintain strong knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, specialty, and reserve beverage offerings.
• Follow Department of Liquor Control regulations and check patron identification according to state regulations and resort policy.
• Manage steps of service to provide a consistent and professional guest experience.
• Accurately take and enter guest orders into the computerized ordering system, including special requests and changes.
• Handle transactions accurately and securely.
• Keep work areas, supplies, and equipment clean, organized, and stocked.
• Prepare drink orders in a timely manner and maintain a fully stocked bar.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and follow responsible service practices to promote guest and staff safety.
• Resolve guest issues promptly and notify supervisors of guest-related concerns.
• Assist in other restaurant and bar areas as directed by a supervisor.
• Work weddings and events throughout the resort as needed.
• Remain flexible, efficient, helpful, and respectful when working with guests, coworkers, culinary staff, and other resort employees.

Benefits

• Season pass for the employee and dependents.
• Privileges at several other resorts.
• Discount programs for food and beverage, retail and rental, tickets, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

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