Bartenders - Winter 2026/27

powdr; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee season pass

Free/discounted dependent pass

Free transportation to Bend

Discounts across resort

Seasonal housing programs

401k with company match

Discounted daycare onsite

Employee discounts (local & national)

Reciprocal access to POWDR resorts

Job summary

Mt. Bachelor is hiring Bartenders across all lodge locations to deliver exceptional guest service in a high-volume resort environment.

You will greet guests, mix drinks per recipes, and manage cash with the POS system while complying with OLCC regulations. A current OLCC server permit and Oregon Food Handler's Card are required. Flexibility with hours and shifts is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• OLCC permit required to serve alcohol.
• 2+ years bartending in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and liquors; able to upsell with recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide outstanding service in a friendly environment.
• Mix and serve drinks according to recipes and promotions; upsell where appropriate.
• Handle cash and operate the POS system accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and service areas.
• Follow OLCC rules and maintain professional appearance and conduct.

Skills

Customer service

Beer & wine knowledge

POS systems

Cash handling

OLCC permit

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system proficiency

Job description

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

*** We are hiring for Bartenders across all lodge locations ***

Position Summary

Mt. Bachelor Bartenders play a big role in the Food & Beverage Department's success. There are bars located in each of our lodges and vary in size and volume, and each has its own personality that we try to match with our bartenders. Our bartenders create a fun atmosphere while still providing a safe space for guests and employees.

Major Responsibilities/ Daily Essential Functions

• Ensure each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment by greeting and acknowledging every guest, answering commonly asked questions, and moving the guest through the service process in a timely manner.
• Serve all drinks according to specified recipes and be familiar with all products, up-sell items, and give recommendations according to current promotions.
• Extensive guest interaction and requires excellent customer service skills.
• Accurately ring in all items and adhere to department standards and accounting practices.
• Handle cash accurately and always keep Mt. Bachelor assets safe.
• Position requires a current OLCC server's permit and is required to always follow OLCC rules and regulations. OLCC permit must be carried on your person while on shift.
• Perform opening and closing duties. Prepare restaurant for next day business.
• Must check identification, limit service according to time and amount being served, and refuse alcohol service to anyone visibly intoxicated.
• Clean and sanitize service stations and keep them in an orderly manner throughout the shift.
• Maintain a professional and personable appearance.
• Maintain recommended standards for health, cleanliness, and safety.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and liquors
• Have working knowledge of computers and POS system.
• Notify manager, supervisor, or bar lead of inventory excess or potential shortage.
• Accountable for accurate timekeeping. Responsible for clocking in and out with employee pass.
• Completes any reasonable task assigned by supervisor.
• Observe mountain-wide policies found in the Employee Handbook.

Secondary Function

• Assist management with set-up and breakdown of all special events.
• Assist with food service and bussing tables.
• Snow removal duties.

Interpersonal Contacts

Extensive guest and employee interaction.

Specific Job Skills/Certifications

• License/Certifications: Oregon Food Handler's Card and OLCC permit
• Technical: Must be proficient with computers and POS systems.
• Physical Capabilities: Must be able to change and/or move full kegs of beer. Able to stand and move around quickly for long periods of time.
• Additional: Must have a positive attitude. Flexible with hours and days of work. Able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Superb customer service and problem-solving skills. Must work well under pressure.

Education/Related Experience

Minimum education required : High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum time in related position : 2+ years of bartending experience in a high-volume business required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Such accommodation requires an interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before such accommodation can be made.

In addition to the specific conditions below, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow, lift up to 10 pounds, and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee will be required to frequently bend, reac