Join Zuma Vail as our Barback. Zuma Vail is opening soon, bringing our world-renowned contemporary Japanese dining experience to the heart of the mountains. We’re now hiring passionate, energetic professionals to join our opening team.                                                  

Our Ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for supporting the bar team to ensure the smooth operation of our bar service. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with various tasks behind the bar, including stocking supplies, preparing garnishes, and maintaining cleanliness, to help deliver exceptional service and create memorable experiences for our guests.

If you have a love for modern Japanese cuisine and thrive in a dynamic, upscale environment, we want to meet you!

Please bring an updated resume to meet us on the following date(s):

• Monday, July 14th, 2025, from 10AM-8PM
• Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, from 10AM-8PM

LOCATION: Zuma Vail at The Sebastian Hotel, 16 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657

Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t4dWLBwpp7xzE2k99

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist bartenders in setting up and breaking down the bar area before and after service, including arranging bottles, glassware, and bar tools, and ensuring that all necessary supplies are readily available
• Stock and replenish bar inventory, including liquor, mixers, garnishes, and other supplies, to ensure that bartenders have everything they need to prepare drinks efficiently and accurately
• Prepare garnishes, such as citrus wedges, olives, and herbs, according to established recipes and standards, ensuring that they are fresh, attractive, and ready for use during service
• Monitor and manage the supply of ice, ensuring that ice bins are filled and ice machines are functioning properly, to support the efficient preparation and service of drinks
• Provide support to bartenders during service, including fetching and carrying items, clearing empty glasses and bottles, and assisting with guest requests, to help ensure smooth and efficient operations

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
• Proven experience as Host or a similar role in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
• Previous experience as a Barback in a high-volume bar or restaurant preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

Benefits

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.  

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being
• Family Meals are shared daily
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

Life at Zuma

At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:

Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do

Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness

Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do 

Join Us
We’re bringing a bold, new, and exceptional hospitality experience to the mountains, and we want you to be part of it! At Zuma, you’ll join a dynamic team, grow with a global brand, and be part of something truly special from day one.

Join Zuma Vail as our Barback. Zuma Vail is opening soon, bringing our world-renowned contemporary Japanese dining experience to the heart of the mountains. We’re now hiring passionate, energetic professionals to join our opening team.                                                  

Our Ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for supporting the bar team to ensure the smooth operation of our bar service. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with various tasks behind the bar, including stocking supplies, preparing garnishes, and maintaining cleanliness, to help deliver exceptional service and create memorable experiences for our guests.

If you have a love for modern Japanese cuisine and thrive in a dynamic, upscale environment, we want to meet you!

Please bring an updated resume to meet us on the following date(s):

• Monday, July 14th, 2025, from 10AM-8PM
• Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, from 10AM-8PM

LOCATION: Zuma Vail at The Sebastian Hotel, 16 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657

Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t4dWLBwpp7xzE2k99

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist bartenders in setting up and breaking down the bar area before and after service, including arranging bottles, glassware, and bar tools, and ensuring that all necessary supplies are readily available
• Stock and replenish bar inventory, including liquor, mixers, garnishes, and other supplies, to ensure that bartenders have everything they need to prepare drinks efficiently and accurately
• Prepare garnishes, such as citrus wedges, olives, and herbs, according to established recipes and standards, ensuring that they are fresh, attractive, and ready for use during service
• Monitor and manage the supply of ice, ensuring that ice bins are filled and ice machines are functioning properly, to support the efficient preparation and service of drinks
• Provide support to bartenders during service, including fetching and carrying items, clearing empty glasses and bottles, and assisting with guest requests, to help ensure smooth and efficient operations

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
• Proven experience as Host or a similar role in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
• Previous experience as a Barback in a high-volume bar or restaurant preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

Benefits

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.  

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being
• Family Meals are shared daily
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

Life at Zuma

At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:

Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do

Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness

Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do 

Join Us
We’re bringing a bold, new, and exceptional hospitality experience to the mountains, and we want you to be part of it! At Zuma, you’ll join a dynamic team, grow with a global brand, and be part of something truly special from day one.