Lead Bartender

Vail Resorts; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 16,724 - 23,129; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski Passes

Discounted Lift Tickets

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Breckenridge, CO is seeking a Lead Bartender for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027, with full-time hours. You will craft cocktails, serve wines and beer, and deliver an Experience of a Lifetime by living our core values.

Join us to build guest connections, manage shifts, and ensure bar readiness. 3+ years of bartending, 21+, and ability to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds are required. Housing available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bartending experience.
• Must be 21 or over.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, and lift/carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Make connections with guests and co-workers.
• Share our passion for the mountains during service.
• Follow leadership guidelines during daily pre-shift meetings.
• Create hot and cold beverages to specifications.
• Prepare the bar for successful operation throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workstation.
• Ski/Snowboard out after work (optional, location dependent).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartending

Job description

Lead Bartender

Breckenridge, CO, US

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 – Full Time hours available.

Here is a 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!

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 Program.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Referral Program.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $12.14/hr - $16.79/hr
  • If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20/hour, inclusive of tips.
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• 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 the bar for successful operation throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workstation throughout and at the end of the work day.
• Ski/Snowboard out after work (optional + location dependent).
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of Bartending experience.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Must be 21 or over.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift, and carry objects up to 50 pounds.

The expected pay range is $12.14/hr - $16.79/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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.