Barback - Limelight Ketchum - Winter

Limelight Hotels; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee ski pass

Dependent ski passes

Other company perks

Job summary

Limelight Hotels in Ketchum, Idaho, seeks a Barback to support the bar area with setup, stocking, and service during seasonal periods. The role reports to the Restaurant Manager and requires knowledge of wine and bar procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with running food, maintaining bar cleanliness, and ensuring all service items are ready for peak times. Experience in a restaurant and adherence to Idaho liquor laws are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year experience working in a restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of wine, food and cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to guests according to standards.
• Assist in the set-up and breakdown of service items within the bar.
• Stocking and restocking of service items such as china, glassware and silverware.
• Clear tables and maintain cleanliness of the bar areas.
• Replenish bar snacks on tables.
• Proficient in all menus and describe all menu items to a guest if/when necessary.
• Well versed in all Wines by the Glass (BTG) offerings.
• Working knowledge on wine-cellar and able to find wines if/when needed.
• Produce specialty hot beverages.
• Familiar and follows Idaho liquor laws, does not serve intoxicated guest or minors.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Food & beverage service

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Each Limelight hotel is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you and set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view. Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028). For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [e-mail], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Barback sets up and breaks down the bar area and all of its supplies, ensuring that the bar is fully stocked before and throughout service. The Barback also assists with running food and bussing tables. This position reports to the Restaurant Manager.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 8, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to guests according to standards
• Assist in the set-up and breakdown of service items within the bar
• Stocking and restocking of service items such as china, glassware and silverware
• Clear tables and maintain cleanliness of the bar areas
• Replenish bar snacks on tables
• Proficient in all menus and describe all menu items to a guest if/when necessary
• Well versed in all Wines by the Glass (BTG) offerings
• Working knowledge on wine-cellar and able to find wines if/when needed
• Produce specialty hot beverages
• Familiar and follows Idaho liquor laws, does not serve intoxicated guest or minors
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 1 year experience working in a restaurant
• Basic knowledge of wine, food and cooking methods

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with hotel F&B standards and procedures
• Proficiency in communicating clearly both verbally and in writing to team members and customers
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
• Attention to detail
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
• Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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