Bartender - Limelight Aspen

Aspen, CO; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality team as a Bartender at a vibrant hotel in Aspen, Colorado. This role is perfect for those who enjoy mixing drinks and providing exceptional guest service in a beautiful outdoor setting. You'll be responsible for serving a variety of beverages, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining a clean and organized bar area. With a commitment to sustainability and unmatched hospitality, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for mixology and customer service, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Ski Pass

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• TIPS trained with 6 months to 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mix drinks and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and monitor intoxication levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Skills

Mixology Skills

Proficient knowledge of state liquor laws

Customer Service

Cash and Credit Card Payment Processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com .

Job Description

Position Summary
The Bartender mixes and serves beverages in a timely and friendly manner. They also oversee the security of liquor, checks, and cash, as well as participate in the physical setup and breakdown of the bar. The Bartender serves as the face of the business with the ability to provide exceptional guest service. This position reports to the Restaurant Manager.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 11, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Responsibilities
• Offer guests recommendations of drinks to compliment certain food items
• Know all menu item origins, preparations, and ingredients to make recommendations
• Mix drinks and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
• Complete beverage and general supply requisitions
• Ensure guests satisfaction and inform management of guest’s comments and complaints
• Monitor guests who are over intoxicated and communicate sightings to management team for further evaluation
• Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management and the established emergency plan
• Reset area, clean all indoor and outdoor areas and perform side duties assigned by the Manager
• Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all F&B deliveries
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
• Enforce and comply with all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage department
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be over 18 years of age
• TIPS trained
• Six months to one year of related experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Proficient knowledge in all wines by the glass
• Proficient knowledge of state liquor laws
• Basic knowledge of alcoholic beverages and cocktail creation methods preferred
• Knowledge in cash and credit card payment processing
• Knowledge of local attractions, restaurants and activities
• Mixology Skills
• Ability to wet up, maintain, and break down bar area
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, team-player attitude
• Ability to work outdoors at high elevation for entire shift
• Ability to maintain the proper care and cleanliness of serving equipment and glassware
• Ability to serve guests in a timely and friendly manner

Additional Information

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 constantly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 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.