Lead Bartender

Lead BartenderCreate 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 BenefitsSki/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessonsMORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramExcellent training and professional developmentReferral ProgramTo Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility SummaryJob 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 SpecificationsStarting Wage: $12.14/hr - $16.79/hrIf hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20/hour, inclusive of tipsEmployment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027Shift Type: Full Time hours availableMinimum Age: At least 18 years of ageHousing Availability: YesJob ResponsibilitiesMake connections with guests and co-workersShare our passion for the mountains during serviceFollow the leadership's guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meetingCreate hot and cold beverages to specificationsPrepare the bar for successful operation throughout the shiftMaintain a clean and tidy workstation throughout and at the end of the work daySki/Snowboard out after work (optional + location dependent)Other duties as assignedJob Requirements3+ years of Bartending experienceDesire to learn and growMust be 21 or overAbility to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift, and carry objects up to 50lbsThe 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.