Bartender

Great Divide; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost International is seeking a Bartender to greet customers, take orders, mix drinks, and serve beverages while ensuring high-quality service. The role includes cash handling, up-selling, and adherence to safety and sanitation policies.

The position is based at a busy venue in Denver, CO, requiring at least 1 year of bartending experience and knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits. The role offers competitive hourly pay and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Must meet state age for serving alcoholic beverages.
• At least 1 year of bartending experience; high-volume or fast-casual experience preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and their preparation and presentation; keep updated on recipes.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take food and drink orders.
• Follow recipes and product directions for mixing beverages.
• Collect payments and operate cash registers following policies.
• Adhere to alcohol awareness procedures and manage intoxicated guests.
• Follow HMSHost customer service, alcohol, and cash handling policies.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-stocked bar.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation policies.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Alcohol knowledge

Tools

Cash registers

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Compensation: Comp rate $15.79 Benefit rate $20.00

Summary:

The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink/food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending up local requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to “up-sell” products
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
• Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the ability to walk, bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

Compensation & Benefits for Full-Time Associates:

• Competitive hourly pay within the range of $11.75 - $15.00 per hour
• Supplemental Pay: Tips
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation and Wellness time
• Life and Disability insurance, including Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Tax-advantaged health accounts (HCFSA and HSA)
• Other benefit options to help manage the unexpected, including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Legal Plan
• Access to Work/Life Wellness Support
• Recognition Programs to Celebrate Work and Life Achievements

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Source: HMSHost