Lead Bartender - $22/hour

Salamander Collection • Aspen, CO

6d • $0 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Bartender provides attentive, courteous, and efficient service to guests. The role includes preparing and curating beverages; receiving and delivering guest orders; receiving product orders; and assisting with organization and inventory. The Lead Bartender trains new hires on policies and procedures, leads beverage-knowledge trainings, helps run the floor when needed, and assists in creating beverage menus for West End Social. The position also performs food, beverage, and room-service duties and supports the operation of restaurant, lounge, and room-service areas.

Requirements

• Two to three years of bartending experience, with additional experience as a bar lead or bar manager.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with guests, team members, and management.
• Active listening and problem-solving abilities to address and resolve guest or employee concerns.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to anticipate guest and operational needs.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to cleanliness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ability to apply and understand information, policies, and procedures to achieve operational goals.
• Flexibility to cross-train in other areas of hotel operations as needed.
• Professional appearance and grooming in compliance with company standards, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality aligned with business needs.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift and maneuver throughout the dining area while carrying full beverage trays.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make and curate beverages and maintain knowledge of spirits, wines, beers, and cocktails.
• Receive product orders and assist with organization and inventory.
• Lead trainings with team members to build knowledge of beverage offerings.
• Greet, serve, and engage guests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Take and deliver food and beverage orders accurately, anticipating guest needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Take and deliver room-service orders accurately and ensure proper payment.
• Provide beverage service, including coffee, tea, water, soda, lemonade, and alcohol, promptly and keep glasses filled.
• Upsell menu items, beverages, and promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of menus, daily specials, and outlet offerings.
• Operate the POS system to process orders, close checks, and complete end-of-shift paperwork.
• Handle cashiering functions, including collecting payments.
• Perform opening, closing, and side-work duties according to assigned stations and checklists.
• Pre-bus and clear tables promptly and maintain clean, stocked, and organized service areas.
• Answer phones professionally and handle guest inquiries efficiently.
• Follow safety protocols, including knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Assist with creating beverage menus for West End Social and help run the floor when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time employees after 90 days, with employee contribution.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees after 90 days, with employee contribution.
• Vision insurance for full-time employees after 90 days, with employee contribution.
• Short-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days, with employee contribution.
• Long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days, with employee contribution.
• Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance after 90 days.
• Employer-provided Basic AD&D after 90 days.
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees after 90 days; part-time employees may qualify after two consecutive years working at least 500 hours.
• 401(k) match currently equals $0.50 per $1.00 of employee contributions, up to 6%, with a five-year vesting period.

What This Job Offers

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