High Volume Apres Ski Bar: Live Music & Service in Big Sky's Town Center!

Along with the serving and service support team, bartenders at Tips Up work to serve consistently excellent beverages, and food to guests; provide impeccable hospitality to each of our clients, working specifically with each individual need to curate the best experience possible.

Tips Up operates a weighted points-based Tip Pool.

FOH = 97% of all daily gratuity. BOH = 3% of all daily gratuity.

Bartenders and Servers earn equal points in the daily tip pool. Service Support earn a lesser value. Closing bartenders will earn a greater point than standard bartending and serving shifts, given the bar at times closes around 2AM during the peak winter season.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Proactive approach to problem solving

• Ability to multitask effectively

• A passion for food, wine, and service

• A strong sense of urgency

• Ability to maintain a tidy and organized station

• Open to feedback and possess a desire to learn and grow

• Have long term goals in the service industry

• A team player with a competitive spirit

• Ability to connect with new guests and maintain greatest relationships with regulars

• A strong attention to detail

• Multiple years experience working in a high-caliber beverage program

• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wine, and beers

• Food Handlers & Alcohol Handlers Certification in the state of Montana

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a bartender in a high-volume, quick-service restaurant.

Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety

• Maintains sanitation to Department of Health standards; keeps work area clean and organized. 

• Maintains and strictly abides by state sanitation/health regulations and Tips Up requirements and procedures.

• Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; uses equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.

• Inspects the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectifies any deficiencies.

• Inspects the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies, ensuring everything complies with standards.

• Informs manager on duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations.

• Maintains proper storage procedures as specified by Department of Health requirements.

Guest Engagement 

• Commits to passionate, intense, uncompromisingly high-quality hospitality and guest experience.

• Consistently executes food, beverage, service, and hospitality that aligns with the brand.

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Exudes excellence in hospitality both for internal and external guests.

• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in a variety of technology systems, especially POS systems.

• The ability to define and effectively solve a variety of changing situations under stress.

• Passion for exceptional hospitality, food, and beverages.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; ability to adapt to changing circumstances.  

• Flexible work schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

• Kneel, bend, or stoop, ascend or descend stairs; be on feet for extended periods of time.

• Working in an environment that may be exposed to hazardous situations and conditions that produce cuts or minor burns.

• Exposed to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers.

• Sometimes wear protective and safety attire, such as gloves.

• May work near contaminants and hazardous equipment.