Lead Server/Bartender

Sorrel River Ranch; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sorrel River Ranch in Moab, Utah, seeks a Lead Server/Bartender to lead daily front-of-house shifts and coach a high-performing service team. You will welcome guests, guide them through the menu, and ensure exceptional hospitality while maintaining beverage program standards.

Ideal candidates bring fine-dining experience, leadership, and strong communication, with certification in Food Handling and Alcohol Awareness. Flexibility for busy, fast-paced shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Fine-dining or elevated restaurant experience with leadership preference.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications required.
• TOAST POS experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and guest-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service shifts and support front-of-house operations.
• Welcome guests with hospitality and ensure satisfaction.
• Guide guests through menu with recommendations.
• Prepare and serve beverages with proper portioning and knowledge of cocktails.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and handle service recovery.
• Onboard and train team to Sorrel standards.
• Serve as banquet captain for large events.
• Complete tip/gratuity reporting and process payments.
• Follow sanitation standards and support team as needed.

Skills

Fine-dining experience

Leadership experience

Guest-service skills

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

POS experience (TOAST)

Knowledge of craft cocktails

Wine/beer/spirits knowledge

Tools

TOAST POS

Job description

Lead Server/Bartender

Sorrel River Ranch is a Four-Diamond luxury guest ranch along the Colorado River, surrounded by red‑rock cliffs, wide‑open skies, and the unforgettable landscape of Moab.

Our restaurant is central to the Sorrel experience—fresh food, beautiful surroundings, great conversation, and genuine hospitality. We’re looking for a Lead Server/Bartender to help run smooth, consistent shifts and support a high‑performing service team.

If you’re organized, confident, and committed to exceptional guest service, we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily service shifts and support smooth front‑of‑house operations.

• Welcome guests with genuine hospitality and ensure satisfaction throughout their visit.

• Guide guests through the menu and provide thoughtful recommendations.

• Professional expertise and knowledge in craft cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.

• Prepare and serve beverages consistently and with proper portioning.

• Monitor guest satisfaction and handle service recovery when needed.

• Be the expert on food allergen safety.

• Assist with inventory counts, ordering, and stock organization.

• Onboard and train team members to Sorrel service standards.

• Serve as banquet captain for large events and group functions.

• Complete tip and gratuity reporting accurately and on time.

• Process payments responsibly.

• Follow all service and sanitation standards.

• Support the team wherever needed.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 21 years old.

• Previous fine‑dining or elevated restaurant experience; leadership experience preferred.

• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications required.

• TOAST POS experience preferred.

• Strong communication, leadership, and guest‑service skills.

• Professional, polished, and genuinely friendly.

• Calm, organized, and effective in fast‑paced service environments.

• Strong judgment and ability to work independently while supporting the team.

• Flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Sorrel

You won’t just be leading service—you’ll be helping create experiences guests remember long after they leave.

Beautiful scenery. Great food. Interesting people. Ranch life. And a team that believes hospitality should feel genuine.

If you’re passionate about service and ready to lead in a setting that’s anything but typical, we’d love to meet you.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants must already have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.