Bartender - Element 47

Company Description

The Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel offers luxury services and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. Guests of The Little Nell enjoy a cosmopolitan yet intimate ambience, haute cuisine, and exclusive adventures and amenities designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. The Nell is frequently recognized for its award-winning wine and culinary programs and dedicated service, and has been acknowledged with numerous awards including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995. Learn more at www.TheLittleNell.com  

Job Description

Summary 
The Bartender serves food and beverage in a timely, friendly, and professional manner according to established Forbes 5 star standards and procedures. Mix and serve drinks, maintaining set costs and presentation, oversee the security of liquor, checks, and cash.

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 Element 47 and bar menus and can describe all menu items to a guest if/when necessary
•    Well versed in all Wines by the Glass (BTG) offerings
•    Has working knowledge on wine-cellar and able to find wines if/when needed
•    Measure drink and follow recipes
•    Responsible for bar-keys and bank; ensure their safe return/deposit
•    Ensure adequate working knowledge of the Info Genesis System
•    Accountable for the locking down of liquor at the end of the shift
•    Responsible for charging for drinks before producing them
•    Accountable for securing payment
•    Clear and reset bar during service, clean bar and glassware throughout shift
•    Is responsible for proper opening and closing of bar and side work
•    Complete beverage and requisition daily, full general supply requisition weekly
•    Maintain the appropriate care and cleanliness of serving equipment
•    Stack and handle china, glass, and silver to avoid breakage and misuse
•    Maintain positive communication with service personnel
•    Directs barback
•    Display knowledge of house wines, mixology, after dinner cocktails, and beverage list
•    Make managers aware of all guest comments and complaints
•    Maintain positive communication with service personnel
•    Familiar with Colorado liquor laws do not serve intoxicated guests or minors
•    Carries tools necessary to perform the job, i.e., corkscrew, lighter, pen, notepad, etc.
•    Knowledgeable of Forbes 5 star standards and adheres to them in every aspect of the operation
•    Complete tasks and projects delegated by your Supervisor and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or equivalent preferred
•    1-2 years bartending experience
•    Advanced beverage knowledge

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received 
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 
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

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. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

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