Aspen is one of the world’s premiere destinations for inspiration and transformation at the intersection of recreation, nature, and culture. Aspen Skiing Company was founded 75 years ago following World War Two in a moment of vision and renewal.
With a purpose deeply rooted in expanding possibilities, we are company driven by its values and our people.

We operate four mountain resorts (Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk) with summer and winter experiences; the Five Star, Five Diamond Little Nell Hotel in Aspen; the contemporary Limelight Hotels in Aspen, Snowmass and Ketchum; world-class events including the World Cup series and X Games; and a multi-store retail portfolio.

The Cocktail Server is one of the many faces when it comes to our guest’s experience. This position displays leadership, exemplifies excellent service and creates a positive atmosphere in our on-mountain dining locations. The cocktail server requires thorough product knowledge (food, wine, and liquor), competence in service procedures and commitment to guest satisfaction. 

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure friendly greeting to all guests, make beverages and serve within established procedures and standards
• Take orders for all beverage requests from both guest and service staff
• Use suggestive selling techniques for food and beverage
• Proficient in all bar menus and can describe all menu items to a guest if/when necessary
• Responsible for bank; ensure their safe return/deposit
• Ensure adequate working knowledge of the Info Genesis System
• Accountable for securing payment
• Clear, clean and reset bar during service
• Clean serving equipment and glassware throughout shift
• Is responsible for proper opening and closing of bar and side work.
• Stack and handle glassware, and silver to avoid breakage and misuse
• Directs bar back
• Display knowledge of house wines, mixology and beverage list
• Make managers aware of all guest comments and complaints
• Maintain positive communication with service personnel
• Familiar with Colorado liquor laws 
• Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by the manager
• Assist other departments as business volumes, and staff levels demand
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 6 months to 1 year bartending experience required
• Advanced beverage knowledge preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Ability to ski or ride at an intermediate level is required for employees of ski in/ski out restaurants in winter

Supervision Given and Received 
Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the Bar Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.

Work Environment and physical demands 
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance 

This position /certain locations will require an employee to ski or snowboard

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.     

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here