SERVER/BARTENDER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monarch Season Pass

Winter season benefits

Job summary

Monarch Mountain is seeking a friendly Food & Beverage Server/Bartender to join our alpine team. You will provide timely and courteous service across mountain venues, primarily Sidewinder, while ensuring safety and responsible alcohol service at high elevation.

The role requires a positive attitude, cash handling experience, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Seasonal winter employment with benefits and a Monarch Season Pass await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Cash handling experience is required.
• Positive attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible with hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to guests accurately and promptly.
• Check IDs and follow procedures for alcohol service.
• Maintain clean and stocked work and dining areas, and handle dishwashing and cleanup.
• Process cash and card transactions and operate the POS system.
• Communicate with guests politely and professionally; work as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:The Food & Beverage Department is a fun and exciting way to join the ski industry and the Monarch family. This department is an upbeat and fast paced environment that provides opportunities to earn and play in the mountains. Enjoy working in the Food & Beverage environment then the perks of your complimentary Monarch Mountain Season Pass. Food & Beverage Server/Bartender should have a positive attitude, enjoy working in all food venues on Mountain (primarily Sidewinder), and strive for providing timely courteous service to our guests.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The Food & Beverage Server/Bartender responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Work as a team with other members of the Food & Beverage department.Ensure all food and drink items are served consistently and as the guest ordered.Check I.D.s and follow all procedures relating to the responsible service of alcohol.Observe and practice all health and sanitation rules and regulation regarding food handling and safety procedures.Practice all cash, credit card handling, and register procedures as proscribed.Keep all storage areas appropriately stocked, organized, and clean.Keep work and dining areas neat and clean including washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, bussing tables, and taking out trash.Communicate with Monarch Ski Area guests in a polite and professional manner as well as processing their food orders quickly and courteously.Other duties as assigned. This job summary is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:Ability to maintain a good attitude and work well with guests and other employees.You should feel comfortable working around large groups of people in a congested area.Positive attitude and great customer service skills.Ability to take direction and follow procedures.Must always present a professional appearance.Cash handling experience.Must be able to work as an individual and as a team.Is flexible with hours and days of work. Can work any hours during the business day including mornings, evenings or split shifts, and any days of the week (including weekends and holidays)JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Age: 21Legal citizen of the United States or possess other proper work permit authentication.High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.Ability to push, lift, and move up to 50 lbs.TIPS certification and some previous food service experience preferred.Prior server/bartending experience preferred.Requires working at high elevation (up to 12,000’), with extended exposure to adverse weather conditions, such as severe cold, heavy snowfall, rain, strong winds and intense sun.JOB TYPE: Winter SeasonalCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Compensation: Begins at $12.14 per hour, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience/length of serviceBenefits: Monarch Season Pass and many more! For a full list of benefits visit www.skimonarch.com/jobsJOB POSTING DEADLINE: September 30, 2026This Job Description is not an employment contract. This position is “at-will,” which means that Monarch may terminate an employee who holds this position at any time, with or without “cause,” and with or without notice. Similarly, an employee who holds this position is free to resign at any time. Monarch requests a courtesy two-week advanced notice of intent to resign. Individuals with disabilities that seek reasonable accommodation(s) to allow them to perform the essential functions of this position should contact the Human Resource Manager to initiate an interactive process to determine whether an accommodation is appropriate and reasonable given all circumstances presented.