Winter 26/27: Head Bartender

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Hourly wage, adjusted based on experience.
• Benefits: Seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:

The Head Bartender is responsible for supporting day-to-day bar operations while delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced resort environment. This position provides hands-on leadership to bar staff, maintains service and operational standards, supports inventory control, and ensures compliance with all alcohol service, sanitation, and safety requirements. The Head Bartender works collaboratively with Food & Beverage leadership, culinary teams, event teams, and resort departments to create a professional, welcoming, and memorable guest experience.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide hands-on leadership and daily oversight of assigned bar operations, ensuring company standards are consistently met.
• Work directly with bar staff to support service execution, training, side work, and overall team performance.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing coordination as needed by the Building Manager or direct supervisor.
• Ensure assigned bar areas are appropriately staffed and prepared for daily operations, events, and business levels.
• Ensure beverage recipes, portion standards, displays, setups, and service procedures are followed according to company standards.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization of bar service across assigned areas.
• Ensure team members follow all uniform, appearance, service, and procedural standards.
• Manage bar inventory, including ordering, counting, stocking, rotation, and monitoring of product levels.
• Monitor staff liquor licenses and ensure they remain current.
• Comply with all ServSafe and resort sanitation requirements.
• Review banquet event orders for weddings and events taking place in the assigned location.
• Enforce safety regulations, including proper alcohol handling and sanitation procedures.
• Store and rotate beverages properly.
• Train bar staff, create checklists, and ensure side work is completed.
• Contribute to drink menus in collaboration with the lodge manager.
• Open and close the bar and/or surrounding lodge area.
• Coordinate with musicians and entertainment partners.
• Warmly greet guests and present menus where applicable.
• Inform guests of specials and accurately describe menu items.
• Offer friendly, knowledgeable recommendations on food and beverage options to enhance the guest experience.
• Maintain strong knowledge of all beer, wine, liquor, specialty, and reserve beverage offerings.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all Department of Liquor Control regulations.
• Check patron identification in accordance with state regulations and resort policy.
• Manage steps of service to provide a consistent, professional, and exceptional experience for all guests.
• Accurately and efficiently take guest orders and enter them into the computerized ordering system, including special requests and order changes.
• Accurately and securely handle all transactions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas, supplies, and equipment.
• Consistently meet or exceed company standards for personal appearance and professionalism.
• Remain flexible, efficient, and helpful when assisting servers, support staff, supervisors, and other restaurant or bar team members.
• Always be respectful of co-workers, culinary staff, guests, and fellow Killington Resort employees.
• Prepare drink orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain an organized and fully stocked bar, including supplies, equipment, and items necessary to support smooth daily operations.
• Promote the safety of guests and staff by monitoring alcohol consumption and following responsible service practices.
• Resolve guest issues immediately and notify supervisors of all guest-related concerns.
• Assist in other restaurant and bar areas as deemed necessary by a supervisor.
• Work weddings and events throughout the resort as needed.
• Adhere to a flexible schedule determined by the direct supervisor.