Lead Bartender

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary: 

Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts? Come join the resort by becoming a Bartender at one of our operations. If you enjoy building cocktails and serving fantastic wines and cold beer, this is the job for you. By joining the team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values: Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, and Have Fun!  

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $12.14/hr - $16.79/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age    
• Housing Availability: Yes  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Is professional and gracious while enhancing the dining experience through outstanding service skills.        

• Complete side work such as; Stocking, polishing silver, glass and dishware, tray sweep, trash and recycling removal, expediting food, serving food and drinks, etc. 

• Consistently follows and trains IRD servers the steps of the service cycle as outlined in the brand standards and ensures the timing and flow of service is correctly paced. 

• Exceptional food and beverage knowledge with an ability to up sell to ensure guest satisfaction. 

• Take food and beverage orders from guests and enters orders in our point-of-sale system with complete accuracy 

• Answer questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services. 

• Provides relevant management feedback on policies, procedures, training and daily operations. 

• Always be ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise and to assist bus person with clearing and resetting tables 

• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervision 

• Exhibits a mastery level of menu and beverage/wine knowledge and trains IRD servers to exhibit and have this knowledge 

• Consistently directs and trains IRD servers on all best practices and is consistently improving these practices 

• Adhere to all state health regulations and all state liquor laws. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. -required 

• Minimum of 1 year Server/Waitstaff experience in a high-volume restaurant/hotel/resort. -preferred   

• Cash handling experience. -preferred   

• Current TIPS certification for responsible service of alcohol. - required 

• Familiarity with computers - required 

• Previous experience using POS system - preferred 

• Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully in English, both written and verbal. -required   

• 18 years of age or older - required 

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move quickly throughout the dining room. -required 

• Excellent guest service skills: Professionalism and strong guest service skills, attention to detail and timeliness. 

• Capable of multi-tasking. -required 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. -required 

The expected pay range is $12.14/hr - $16.79/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  515592
Reference Date: 07/14/2026 
Job Code Function: Front of House