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: $2.13/hr - $7.57/hr + tips
  • If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20/hour, inclusive of tips
• 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:  

• Make connections with guests and co-workers 
• Share our passion for the mountains during service 
• Follow the leadership's guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting 
• Create hot and cold beverages to specifications 
• Prepare the bar for successful operation throughout the shift 
• Maintain a clean and tidy workstation throughout and at the end of the work day 
• Ski/Snowboard out after work (optional + location dependent) 
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:  

• 3+ years of Bartending experience 
• Desire to learn and grow 
• Must be 21 or over 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift, and carry objects up to 50lbs 

The expected pay range is $2.13/hr - $7.57/hr + tips. 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  515869
Reference Date: 04/01/2026 
Job Code Function: Front of House