Bartender- In-Country H2B for Summer 2026!

We are only hiring In-Country H2B workers

Summer Season Petition Dates: May 18th - October 4th, 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

There’s a side of Big Sky, Montana that’s unlike anywhere else—and at Moonlight Basin, you’ll experience it firsthand. Spanning over 8,000 acres of breathtaking alpine landscape, Moonlight offers a truly unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and elevated private club living.

As part of our team, you’ll work in one of the most scenic and inspiring environments in the country—where towering peaks, endless trails, pristine forests, and direct access to world-class skiing at Big Sky Resort are just the beginning. Whether it’s a powder-filled winter or a sun-drenched summer, Moonlight Basin is a place where work and lifestyle come together in unforgettable ways.

Our team members enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally while being immersed in a culture rooted in excellence, hospitality, and the spirit of the mountains. From golf and hiking to fly fishing, biking, and exploring nearby Yellowstone National Park, Moonlight Basin puts you at the heart of everything that makes Montana special.

Located just minutes from the town of Big Sky and within easy reach of Bozeman, Moonlight offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and community. If you're passionate about the outdoors, driven by service, and looking to be part of something exceptional, Moonlight Basin could be the place for you.

THE POSITION: BARTENDER

Bartenders are responsible for serving food and drinks to guests, greeting customers, setting up the dining areas, taking and placing orders, carrying trays and plates, serving snacks or food items to guests, completing all orders using a POS system, collecting money, cleaning glasses and bar equipment, clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables, and ensuring that the bar and work areas are clean and well-stocked. Bartenders will also be responsible for verifying customers’ ages for purchase of alcohol. Bartenders will check with guests to ensure guest satisfaction and take action to correct any problem.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:  

• Prepare all drinks to Moonlight Basin standards and specifications for the customers and servers
• Connect with guests, by being charming, friendly, and diplomatic, but professional
• Continually create emotional attachments with each guest encounter and guarantee welcoming environment
• Ensure that the proper materials and supplies are on hand
• Ensure that minors and intoxicated persons are not served alcoholic beverages
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area through disposing of all waste, clearing and cleaning all glassware, and wiping down bar and preparation areas throughout and at the end of shift
• Provide opening and closing inventory of spirits
• Fill out requisitions and all necessary paperwork at the end of each shift
• Being courteous and helpful to members, their family and guests, including reporting any member requests or preferences

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• Three (3) months of experience in a fine-dining or high-volume environment at a high-end restaurant, resort, or private club required.
• Exceptional knowledge of high-end liquors and wine parings
• Worked in a fine dining establishment for one to two years
• Must be minimum age to serve alcohol
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
• Reliable and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed during peak periods

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• End-of-season Bonus - if you work the entire season
• Employee Appreciation Bonus
• Complimentary meal per shift 
• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• End-of-season employee celebration
• Retail store discount 
• Employee housing in Big Sky 
• Free transportation to Moonlight from employee housing and Bozeman daily.

Disclaimer:  

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities for this specific job.  The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this position might differ from those outlined above and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.