Bartender Big Blue

Job Summary

Big Blue View Bar at Homewood Mountain Resort is looking for skilled and personable Bartenders to join our team. As a Bartender you will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring an exceptional experience for our guests. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about mixology enjoys interacting with people and thrives in a lively environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drink Preparation

• Mix and serve a wide range of beverages including cocktails beer wine and non-alcoholic drinks according to standardized recipes and guest preferences.

Customer Service

• Greet guests warmly take drink orders efficiently and provide friendly attentive service throughout their visit.

Menu Knowledge

• Maintain a strong understanding of the bar menu including specialty cocktails drink ingredients and food pairings. Offer recommendations based on guest preferences.

Order Processing

• Accurately take guest orders process payments and ensure timely delivery of beverages.

Bar Maintenance

• Keep the bar area clean organized and well-stocked with necessary supplies (e.g. glassware garnishes liquor). Regularly check inventory and communicate needs to the Bar Manager.

Compliance

• Adhere to all state and local laws regarding alcohol service including checking IDs and refusing service to intoxicated guests when necessary.

Upselling

• Suggest additional items such as food specialty drinks or desserts to enhance the guest experience and increase sales.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with other restaurant staff including servers and kitchen personnel to ensure smooth operations and a positive dining experience for all guests.

Cash Handling

• Manage cash and credit card transactions accurately balancing the cash drawer at the end of each shift.

Event Support

• Assist with special events private parties and promotional activities as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties:

• Have excellent communication analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and courtesy.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Must be able to work in the United States.

• Must meet criminal background standards.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

• Ladies and Gentlemen Need Apply.

• Must maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance.

• Must be able to wear a uniform.

• Must enjoy serving people and having fun!

• Must display top notch customer service skills.

Language Skills:

• Literate and fluent in English.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.

• Additional language(s) desirable.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra geometry and trigonometry.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral mathematical or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior ski resort or hospitality experience desirable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand sit and walk; talk and hear; taste and smell; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

• Often required to use the computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distant vision color and peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to lift/move 10 lbs. or more and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to lift/move 25 lbs. or more and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Equipment Used

• Telephones PC database office supplies and filing cabinets

• Handheld radio

• Cash registers

• Snow removal equipment

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Harsh outside weather conditions.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• Small work area environment.

• Fast paced work environment for multiple hours daily.

Why Homewood

Great Views Great Vibes Less Stress. At Homewood were doing things a little differently. Here our guests are more than another face in the lift line and our team members are more than a name on a spreadsheet. We are creating intimate experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Were building a community and we want you to join us.

Perks & Benefits

• Homewood Season Pass for each employee.

• Homewood Season Pass for employees spouse and dependents.

• Buddy Tickets - Up to 6 non-peak daily lift tickets at 50% of the days rate

• Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons when available

• Access to ski/snowboard rentals (demos at a discount) for recreational use on the mountain when available and not-on duty.

• 50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Homewood

• Discount at Homewood Mountain Resort operated retail stores starting at 25%

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)