Barback Cocktail Server Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

6 Part Time & 6 Full Time Positions Available

Sugar Bowl Resort is looking for Bartenders who take pride in the craft - pouring a great drink, running a clean station, and making every guest feel like a regular. You'll be the heartbeat of our bars, mixing drinks with precision, keeping things stocked and spotless, and bringing genuine hospitality to every interaction. This role calls for real bartending experience and a sharp eye for detail, whether you're measuring a pour, managing a cash bank, or reading the room during a packed apres-ski rush. If you love the energy of a busy bar and take real pride in doing it right, we'd love to have you behind ours.

Why Sugar Bowl?

Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to "sunny California" since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike.

Who You Are:

Friendly, outgoing, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people

Thrives in a fast-paced, social environment and brings positive energy to every shift

Previous bartending experience, required

Prior serving experience in a restaurant, resort, or high-volume dining setting preferred

Working knowledge of food and beverage service standards, including wine and cocktail basics

Holds, or is willing to obtain, RBS server certification and a current CA Food Handler's Card

Strong memory and attention to detail for orders, modifications, and guest preferences

Clear, friendly communicator who builds rapport quickly with guests

Comfortable with basic math, including addition and subtraction, for accurate cash handling and pours

Nimble hands and fingers for operating the register and beverage guns, handling glassware and ice, and measuring pours precisely

Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for a resort operating schedule

Committed to providing excellent, attentive service to every guest, every time

Open to learning new skills and supporting other departments as needed; a versatile, team-first mindset

What You'll do:

Help execute setup and breakdown of bars, both existing and satellite locations

Assist in daily bar prep

Assist with daily ordering and inventorying of bar products

Serve wine, liquor, and related bar service to guests at assigned stations

Support beverage servers to keep the event department running smoothly

Show up as a genuinely great teammate, every shift

Help develop recipes and specials

Mix drinks accurately according to prescribed recipes

Keep your station fully stocked with liquor, glassware, and accessories

Properly ring in all beverages sold, maintain financial integrity at all times

Handle food service and barista duties as requested

Assist with setup and breakdown of events as needed

Maintain excellent safety and sanitation standards at all bars

Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed, building a broader understanding of resort operations

Physical Requirements:

Comfortable standing and walking for 8-10 hour shifts

Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs

Comfortable working with hands in ice for extended periods

Nimble hands and fingers for register/beverage gun operation, glassware handling, and precise liquor measurement

Comfortable working in tight, fast-paced spaces behind the bar

Basic math skills for accurate cash handling and inventory counts

Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to manage a busy bar and respond quickly to guest needs

Winter Benefits:

Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Free ski and tubing passes for employees

Free ski passes for dependents

50% off food at our restaurants

Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees

Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends

Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations

Hotel discounts

Employee ski reciprocal programs

Sugar Bowl Resort believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, hair, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.