Winter Seasonal Bartender - Craft Premium Guest Experiences

Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Resort Discounts

Holiday Pay, PTO and Sick Pay

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Shift Meal

Paid Community Service

Parking or discounted bus passes

Job summary

The Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail seeks Winter Seasonal Bartenders for Full-Time and Part-Time roles to join our Food & Beverage team for 2026-2027. You will craft cocktails and provide attentive service, contributing to the warm Sonnenalp atmosphere.

Primary duties include bartending at the bar and aiding servers, with a focus on guest experience, hospitality, and collaboration in a luxury hotel setting. Rolling applications for the winter season.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of bartending experience required.
• Friendly, warm and enthusiastic personality.
• Luxury hotel experience preferred.
• TIPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from guests and beverage orders from servers.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Learn the names and recognize regulars.
• Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks for bar patrons.
• Present menus, make recommendations and answer questions about beverages or food items.
• Report equipment problems and bar maintenance issues.
• Assist in restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
• Notify manager on duty if a guest is not 100% satisfied.
• Prepare drinks for the entire restaurant.
• Act as a representative of Sonnenalp team.

Skills

Friendly, warm personality

Positive team attitude

Strong organizational skills

Able to work shifts

POS system knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years bartending experience

Luxury hotel experience preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail seeks Winter Seasonal Bartenders for Full-Time and Part-Time roles to join our Food & Beverage team for 2026-2027. You will craft cocktails and provide attentive service, contributing to the warm Sonnenalp atmosphere.

Primary duties include bartending at the bar and aiding servers, with a focus on guest experience, hospitality, and collaboration in a luxury hotel setting. Rolling applications for the winter season.