Spencer's Bartender Lead Full-time
About The Position
The Lead Bartender at Spencer's Restaurant helps create memorable dining and beverage experiences at Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge, Colorado. Spencer's is a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bartending shifts generally begin in the afternoon and continue through dinner service, with occasional earlier shifts for special events such as brunches. This hands-on lead role prepares and serves high-quality beverages, engages with guests, and sets the pace for attentive bar service. Working with restaurant leadership, the Lead Bartender supports training, reinforces service and safety standards, and helps keep the bar team organized and energized during busy shifts. The position is onsite, full-time, and year-round, with a variable schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Pay starts at $15.16–$18.00 per hour plus tips.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and responsible alcohol service.
- Experience using a restaurant point-of-sale system and accurately handling cash and card transactions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and push, lift, and carry up to 25 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests and coworkers in spoken and written English.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of bartending experience in a full-service restaurant, resort, or comparable high-volume setting.
- 1+ years of lead or supervisory experience in a restaurant or bar environment.
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests, offer recommendations, and create an engaging, inclusive bar experience.
- Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages consistently according to established recipes.
- Lead by example during service and help bartenders prioritize orders, communicate clearly, and maintain an efficient pace.
- Partner with restaurant leadership to train, coach, and support bartenders and other service team members.
- Build strong knowledge of beverage offerings, seasonal features, menu pairings, and local products.
- Verify guests' ages and follow responsible alcohol-service requirements, food-safety practices, and workplace safety procedures.
- Monitor guest experiences, respond promptly to requests or concerns, and involve management when appropriate.
- Accurately enter orders, process payments, manage cash, and follow established point-of-sale procedures.
- Maintain bar inventory, rotate and restock products, and communicate supply or equipment needs.
- Keep the bar clean, organized, and guest-ready, and complete opening, closing, and other restaurant duties as needed.
Benefits
- Opportunity for bonuses based on performance and time worked.
- On-site parking steps away from the lifts.
- Employee ski pass purchasing program.
- Hotel and dining discounts.
- Paid Time Off.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Optional life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
