Bartender - Tipped

Vail Resorts; Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain perks: free passes for employees

Discounted lift tickets for friends and family

401(k) retirement plan

Excellent training and professional development

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Crested Butte, Colorado, is seeking a bartender to join our team for the 2026 summer season. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build skills in a dynamic environment while serving our guests and fellow employees. Enjoy perks such as free ski passes, discounted tickets, and excellent professional development opportunities.

No previous experience required; we will train you! The position has full-time hours and provides housing availability.

Qualifications

• No formal experience needed; we will teach you all the necessary skills.

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 the workday.

Skills

Desire to learn and grow

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to bend, lift, and carry objects up to 40 lb

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.

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!

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, 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.

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 40 lb.

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 515202
Reference Date: 06/26/2026
Job Code Function: Front of House