Job Description

Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels:

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle.

Now accepting applications for winter seasonal positions

Tentative Dates: December 15th 2025 - April 2026

Salary $17.00/hr + Tips
In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage as well as Dental and Vision to full-time associates. Retirement 401k Program is open to both full-time and part- time staff who qualify.

Applications will be accepted between 10/13/25- 11/3/25

WHERE YOU WORK

Elevation Hotel and Spa is a destination adventure resort that incorporates Crested Butte's local culture featuring a new craft cocktail focused lobby bar "billy barr" named after the famed local climate researcher. The Matchstick Lounge is a relaxing space to unwind, play pool and is themed around the adventure movie production company. The main culinary outlet, Jose, features a unique menu of chef-crafted, Guadalajara-inspired favorites as well as craft cocktails and serves guests both indoors and on an expansive slope side patio.

WHY YOU'RE HERE

Why do you do what you do? Passion. Pride. Life. You are passionate about making that difference. Making the difference for every guest that walks through the doors of the hotel, and doing everything you can to ensure each of our guests has a memorable experience. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mountain lifestyle and a knowledge of what makes Crested Butte special. (Bonus points for loving skiing, snowboarding and/or mountain-biking!)


Location:

Overview:

The Bartender is responsible for the complete set up of the bar area and the mixing of drinks for all guests and servers. Need to maintain the service and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and control over liquor inventory.
Responsibilities:
Process guests' checks, collect cash and process credit cards and room charges according to standards. Perform opening and closing side work according to standards to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently. Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the standards, for mixing, portion control and presentation. Serve guests with all food and beverage requirements in a warm, friendly, courteous, and professional manner. Ensure the lounge areas are kept clean and tidy. Be familiar with the computer system. Carry out cashiering functions by closing checks and servicing the guest. Follow all state liquor laws. Assist in maintaining beverage cost. Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests, and when necessary report to management. Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed. (bottle for bottle method) Stock and clean glassware. Check soda tanks to ensure that they are full and secured properly to the bar. Prepare all garnishes. Assist in cleaning of tables and all lounge area as needed. Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages, according to local state laws. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to stand for the entire shift. Previous bartending experience helpful. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. * Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.