Bartender - Tipped

Crested Butte Mountain Resort; Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 16,724 - 22,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets

Free ski lessons

Lodging discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Training & development

Job summary

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is seeking a friendly bartender for the summer season to serve cocktails, wines and beer to guests, and create memorable experiences in our mountain setting.

You'll learn on the job, work full-time shifts, and enjoy on-site housing when available, employee passes and discounts, and opportunities to grow through Epic Service training, with a starting wage of $12.14–$16.04 per hour.

Qualifications

• No formal bartending experience required.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

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 bar for successful operation throughout the shift
• Maintain a clean and tidy workstation throughout and at the end of the workday
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Job description

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 June 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 ProgramExcellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Job Summary

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility 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: $12.14/hr - $16.04/hr
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
• 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 bar for successful operation throughout the shift
• Maintain a clean and tidy workstation throughout and at the end of the workday
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed
• Desire to learn and grow
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift and carry objects up to 40lbs

The expected pay range is $12.14/hr - $16.04/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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.