Bartender

Bartender Auric Road LMR Management LLC Big Sky, Montana, United States About this position Lone Mountain Ranch For more than 100 years, Lone Mountain Ranch has welcomed guests to beautiful Big Sky, Montana. Set on 148 acres just minutes from Yellowstone National Park, the Ranch is known for authentic Western hospitality, exceptional dining, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable guest experiences. The beauty of the Ranch may be what guests remember first, but it's the people who create the experiences they remember most. Together, we take pride in caring for this special place—preserving its history, stewarding its natural surroundings, and creating meaningful experiences for every guest who visits. Whether you're welcoming guests, preparing memorable meals, caring for our historic property, or supporting operations behind the scenes, every role contributes to creating unforgettable experiences while helping shape the next chapter of Lone Mountain Ranch's legacy. Craft Memorable Experiences Behind the Bar As a Bartender at Lone Mountain Ranch, you’ll play an important role in creating an exceptional dining and beverage experience for our guests. From thoughtfully prepared classics and creative cocktails to wine and spirits recommendations, you’ll bring knowledge, personality, and attention to detail to every interaction. This role extends beyond the restaurant bar. Our Bartenders also support private dinners, receptions, celebrations, and special events throughout the Ranch, working closely with the Food & Beverage team to deliver polished, personal hospitality wherever service takes place. What You’ll Do Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consistently and according to established recipes and presentation standards. Create thoughtful off-menu cocktails based on guest preferences and seasonal ingredients. Provide knowledgeable wine, spirits, beer, and cocktail recommendations, including pairings that complement our food offerings. Engage naturally with guests, anticipate needs, and create a welcoming and personalized bar experience. Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked bar and complete opening and closing responsibilities. Support inventory counts, restocking, setup, and breakdown as needed. Work collaboratively with servers, culinary team members, and fellow Food & Beverage employees to keep service running smoothly. Provide beverage service for private dinners, receptions, celebrations, and other Ranch events. Accurately process guest transactions using the POS system. Maintain current knowledge of menus, specialty cocktails, beverage offerings, and Ranch events. Follow responsible alcohol service requirements and all applicable safety and compliance standards. Who Thrives Here You’ll be successful in this role if you enjoy creating genuine connections with guests while delivering polished, knowledgeable service. You stay composed when the bar gets busy, notice the details that make an experience feel special, and understand when guests want conversation and when they simply want seamless service. You’re also someone who values teamwork. At Lone Mountain Ranch, exceptional hospitality depends on people stepping in for one another, communicating well, and taking pride in the experience we create together. What You’ll Bring At least 2 years of bartending experience in a quality restaurant, resort, or hospitality environment. Strong working knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktails, and proper beverage preparation. Creativity and confidence in developing cocktails based on guest preferences. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, stay organized, and remain composed during fast-paced service. Experience using a POS system and accurately handling cash and credit card transactions. A collaborative, dependable approach and commitment to high standards of hospitality. Current alcohol server certification or ability to obtain certification as required. Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on business needs. Why Join Lone Mountain Ranch? At Lone Mountain Ranch, you’ll join a team of people who care deeply about their craft, their teammates, and the experiences we create for our guests. Our work is rooted in authentic Montana hospitality, meaningful connection, and a shared commitment to doing things well. Whether you’re building your hospitality career or bringing years of experience to the Ranch, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work alongside talented people, and contribute to unforgettable guest experiences in one of Montana’s most remarkable settings. Share this Job: #J-18808-Ljbffr Auric Road LMR Management LLC