Seasonal Winter Bartender

Highgate; Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Colorado seeks an experienced bartender for the winter season 2026-2027 at our Crested Butte property. The role covers setup, beverage preparation, and guest service in a fast-paced bar environment.

The position requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strict adherence to liquor laws. Seasonal, with potential benefits and opportunities within the Highgate portfolio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality experience preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible with long hours; seasonal work.
• Good listening, teamwork, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process guests’ checks, cash, and card payments according to standards.
• Perform opening and closing side work to ensure prompt service.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to standards for presentation.
• Serve guests with food and beverage needs in a warm and professional manner.
• Keep lounge areas clean and tidy; maintain familiarity with the computer system.
• Carry out cashiering functions and close checks as needed.
• Follow all state liquor laws and manage beverage costs.
• Report any issues with intoxicated guests to management.
• Prepare garnishes and stock beverage supplies; clean glassware.
• Assist in cleaning tables and lounge areas as needed to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Bartending

Multitasking

Listening skills

Stand for long shifts

Legally allowed to serve alcohol

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

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With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward‑thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry‑leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location Overview

The Bartender is responsible for the complete set up of the bar area and the mixing of drinks for all guests and servers. Need to maintain the service and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and control over liquor inventory.

This is a seasonal role for winter 2026-2027.

Start dates November 19th or December 14th

Stay through the season, end of March

Benefits

• In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full‑time associates. All associates accrue paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full‑time and part‑time associates who qualify.

Responsibilities

• Process guests’ checks, collect cash and process credit cards and room charges according to standards.
• Perform opening and closing side work according to standards to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the standards, for mixing, portion control and presentation.
• Serve guests with all food and beverage requirements in a warm, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ensure the lounge areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Be familiar with the computer system.
• Carry out cashiering functions by closing checks and servicing the guest.
• Follow all state liquor laws.
• Assist in maintaining beverage cost.
• Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests, and when necessary report to management.
• Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed. (bottle for bottle method)
• Stock and clean glassware.
• Check soda tanks to ensure that they are full and secured properly to the bar.
• Prepare all garnishes.
• Assist in cleaning of tables and all lounge area as needed.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages, according to local state laws.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Previous bartending experience helpful.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.