Bartender

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is situated on 6,500 acres of pristine wilderness at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Our subsidized staff housing, featuring shared living spaces, makes it feasible for qualified candidates to reside in this picturesque setting while enjoying easy access to epic outdoor activities year-round. Whether you prefer skiing and snowboarding in the winter or hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and horseback riding during warmer seasons, Devil’s Thumb Ranch offers unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Colorado.

Principle Purpose of Job

The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality beverages while ensuring a welcoming and professional guest experience. This role requires strong product knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver consistent service in both bar and restaurant settings. Bartenders at Devil’s Thumb Ranch are expected to uphold service standards, engage with guests in a knowledgeable and professional manner, and support overall restaurant operations as needed.

*Please note that this role may involve placements in Heck's Tavern, Ranch House Restaurant, Volario's, Café Giocondo, or on our Banquets team. Our collaborative environment aims to provide growth opportunities for all employees, and while preferences are welcome, placements will be based on operational needs and skill sets. You may indicate your preferences in your application notes or during your first interview. We appreciate your understanding and interest in joining our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant guests.
• Provide excellent guest service—greeting, engaging, taking orders, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Assess guest needs and preferences, making thoughtful recommendations on wines, beers, cocktails, and spirits.
• Mix ingredients to create cocktails with consistency and flair.
• Verify guest identification to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies as needed.
• Contribute to team success by flexing into serving, hosting, food running, and back-serving roles when needed.
• Maintain compliance with all food and beverage regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 1 year of bartending experience required.
• Strong knowledge of wines, beers, cocktails, and spirits.
• Certification such as sommelier, mixologist, or cicerone preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with guests and colleagues.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Positive attitude, team-player mindset, and flexibility to support multiple roles when needed.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) is a plus.
• Physical stamina and dexterity to perform repetitive tasks and lift/carry up to 30 lbs.

Compensation Description:

$12.14 - $24.00/hr + tips Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. 

Benefits and Perks:

• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Affordable furnished housing, if working a minimum of 35 hours/week or more.
• Health, Dental & Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $2,000 annually--if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running & mountain-biking workshops.
• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments.
• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass.
• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer.

Due to the nature of our 24-hour operation, there is no guaranteed work schedule. Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if business volume prohibits. 

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.