F&B Captain: Lead Bartender & Server

Highgate; Mount Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, seeks an energetic F&B Captain to lead as bartender and server, delivering exceptional guest service and supporting daily outlet operations.

You will open/close duties, maintain cleanliness, train junior staff, and help ensure service standards. Previous bartending/lead experience and knowledge of alcohol service required; flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bartending and serving experience required.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and alcohol service.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and work as part of a team.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must meet all requirements for responsible alcohol service.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Hotel or resort F&B experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, professional service to guests as a bartender and server.
• Serve as a lead presence on the floor and support the F&B team throughout service.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with recipes and service standards.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including setup, breakdown, stocking, and securing the outlet.
• Support smooth shift transitions and communicate important information to incoming team members.
• Help maintain proper cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of all F&B areas.
• Assist with monitoring and replenishing bar and service supplies as needed.
• Support team members during high-volume periods to ensure timely and consistent service.
• Help ensure service standards, policies, and procedures are followed throughout the shift.
• Address basic guest concerns and elevate issues to F&B leadership when appropriate.
• Assist with training and providing guidance to new or less experienced team members.
• Accurately process guest checks, payments, and cash transactions in accordance with hotel procedures.
• Follow all responsible alcohol service, food safety, and health and sanitation requirements.
• Perform additional F&B duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Skills

Bartending

Serving

Lead / Supervisory

F&B knowledge

Guest service

Teamwork

Organization

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Responsible alcohol service

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, seeks an energetic F&B Captain to lead as bartender and server, delivering exceptional guest service and supporting daily outlet operations.

You will open/close duties, maintain cleanliness, train junior staff, and help ensure service standards. Previous bartending/lead experience and knowledge of alcohol service required; flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.