Winter 26/27: Server

POWDR • Copper Mountain, CO

20h • $12 • Onsite

About The Position

The Server provides food and beverage service according to restaurant standards while maintaining efficiency, cleanliness, and accurate sales accounting. The role focuses on delivering prompt, courteous service and helping guests feel comfortable and relaxed so they enjoy their dining experience. Servers may work at Aerie, Downhill Duke's, Forage & Feast, Jack's Bar, JJ's, Sawmill, or Ten Mile Tavern. The position is seasonal, with hours that may fluctuate according to business volume, and is not eligible for employee housing.

Servers coordinate restaurant and bar operations, communicate with guests, bartenders, management, and coworkers, and maintain clean, stocked, and organized service areas. They follow restaurant procedures and service sequences, handle payments and tips correctly, and help create a welcoming, safe, and sanitary environment. The role also includes opening and closing duties, general cleaning, restroom upkeep, and responding to guest inquiries and concerns.

Servers are expected to represent Copper Mountain professionally, uphold its culture and standards, and consistently strive to exceed guest expectations. The job requires flexibility to work any hours or days needed, comfort in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to spend much of the shift standing and walking. Compensation starts at $12.14 per hour, with the actual rate adjusted based on experience. Seasonal benefits include an employee/dependent season pass, privileges at several other resorts, and discounts on food and beverage, retail and rental, tickets, and other offerings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be fluent in English and able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of local liquor and health codes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule at any times or days needed, including any hours of the day and any days of the week.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk for a large part of the workday.
• Ability to negotiate stairs and frequently lift and move 50 pounds.
• Ability to use, move, and load hand trucks.
• Must be able to hear normal conversations in a busy, crowded environment and have vision within normal range to work safely and read written information.
• Sufficient dexterity to use equipment and utensils normally associated with the position.
• Must own non-slip shoes.
• Previous fine dining experience, with emphasis on fine wine and spirits.
• Must follow established policies and procedures, maintain a professional appearance, and meet grooming guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of front-of-house bar service experience.
• TIPS certification; it may be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages promptly and courteously according to the restaurant’s service standards and sequence of service.
• Help guests feel welcome and comfortable; acknowledge guests promptly, answer inquiries, describe drinks and menu items, use suggestive selling, and check for guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate the flow of business through the restaurant and main bar, acting as a liaison among guests, bartenders, and management.
• Follow standard operating procedures and attend daily staff meetings; check with the manager for special events and review the shift with the manager on duty.
• Prepare the restaurant and bar for opening, including seating readiness, stocking stations and condiments, and completing opening side work.
• Maintain clean, organized, and stocked work areas; perform table and bar maintenance, clean as needed, assist with building and restroom cleanliness, and ensure restrooms are maintained and stocked.
• Handle cash correctly, reconcile cash, report tips as required by state and federal law, and follow management’s tip-out arrangements.
• Support coworkers through teamwork and mutual respect, help maintain employee morale, and inform management of potential guest or employee problems.
• Maintain a friendly, professional, and helpful attitude; uphold grooming guidelines and represent Copper Mountain’s culture to guests and employees.
• Respond to incoming phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Report and address unsafe or unsanitary working conditions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including laundry and ensuring napkins and placemats are available.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED