Lead Bartender

Mix alcoholic, nonalcoholic, and coffee drinks for guests in one of Five dining outlets.

Bartender Responsibilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and ensure all health and safety regulations are followed.
• Oversee the opening, side and closing duties of dining areas and ensure tables are properly set.
• Train new waitstaff and ensure they follow restaurant policies.
• Assist manager in inventory counts and orders supplies as needed.

• Aid in development and creation of innovative and eye-catching cocktails using quality ingredients and premium spirits.
• Maintain inventory levels of pre-made cocktail batches to meet demand during peak hours.
• Prepare and store house-made ingredients such as syrups, infusions, and bitters according to standard recipes.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of garnishes including fruits, herbs, and more.
• Ensure garnishes are fresh, visually appealing, and enhance the overall presentation of cocktails.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of cocktails, ensuring they meet established standards.
• Taste test ingredients regularly to maintain flavor profiles.
• Keep the bar area clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times.
• Perform routine inspections of bar equipment and report any issues or malfunctions.
• Maintain a temperature log of all refrigerators housing bar stock/ingredients.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations, including proper handling of alcohol and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure responsible service of alcohol and comply with age verification requirements.
• Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing recommendations and personalized service.
• Educate customers about cocktail ingredients, flavor profiles, and pairing suggestions.
• Own the wood while monitoring the service printer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Food & Beverage at Alyeska

Alyeska features 8 Food & Beverage Outlets 

• Forté – Family friendly Mediterranean Cuisine
• aBar – Craft cocktails, beer, and wine, and Alaska sourced fare
• Sakura -- Modern Asian Cuisine, Sushi
• Seven Glaciers – Mountain top dining experience, recipient of prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award, named one of 100 Best Wine Restaurants in 2019 by Wine Enthusiast
• Bore Tide Deli & Bar – Mid-mountain modern deli & grill
• Sitzmark – Apré ski bar & grill
• Tramway Café – Full service coffee shop with grab & go fare
• Two Trees – Light Spa fare and cocktails

Why Alyeska?

Alaska is an incredible place and Girdwood is a friendly, lively town where residents value both outdoor adventure and community spirit. Alyeska Resort offers the type of atmosphere where our employees are able to work hard and play hard, and are encouraged to share their enthusiasm with our guests.

Offering year-round and seasonal opportunities, working at Alyeska Resort is both rewarding and exhilarating. Whether you are a seasoned hospitality or ski resort professional, or just starting out with an avid interest in ski area management or travel tourism, we invite you to review current career opportunities and check back often as we are always seeking great talent.

 Alyeska Resort offers many exciting career opportunities, beautiful surroundings and exciting employee benefits including:

• Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance for regular full-time employees
  • Paid holiday and paid time off (Vacation and Personal)
  • Free Season Pass for employees and qualified dependents
  • Roth 401(k) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Discounts for rooms at The Hotel Alyeska and affiliate hotels
  • Discounts in Resort restaurants, shops, and Nordic Spa

Essential skills and experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 2 Years bartending experience in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• The ability to multitask while providing exceptional guest service.
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide direction to restaurant employees.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have or be able to obtain within the introductory period, the following: TAPS card and Food Handlers Card.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision. Employee may be required to pass a functional capacity test developed for this job.

• Work Environment: the noise in this work environment is usually moderate.

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All resort employees must possess current documentation showing they are eligible for employment in the United States. Alyeska Resort accepts applications for currently available positions only, and does not accept applications for “general employment.” Preference may be given to local candidates, as relocation may not be available.