Bartender

Brinkerhoff Hospitality; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Employee dining discounts

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day off

Pre-opening training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Savina's Mexican Kitchen in Loveland is hiring bartenders for its opening team. You will craft margaritas and cocktails, guide guests through our tequila and wine selections, and deliver warm, personalized service during high-volume shifts.

The role includes comprehensive pre-opening training and the opportunity to grow with Brinkerhoff Hospitality, with shifts of roughly 33–40 hours per week and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Approximately two years of bartending experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Weekend and pre-opening training availability.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, tequila, beer, and wine.
• Willingness to obtain required food-safety and responsible-alcohol-service certifications within the designated timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Welcome bar guests with warmth and hospitality.
• Prepare margaritas, cocktails, beer, and wine accurately.
• Follow recipes, measurements, and service standards.
• Develop knowledge of tequila, spirits, cocktails, beer, and wine.
• Guide guests through menus and make recommendations.
• Provide attentive, well-paced bar and dining service.
• Enter orders accurately and use the POS system.
• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked bar.
• Complete opening, closing, and side work.
• Communicate clearly with servers and kitchen staff.
• Remain composed during high-volume service.

Skills

Bartender experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Responsible alcohol-service

Tools

POS system

Job description

Bartender - Savina's Mexican Kitchen | Loveland Opening Team

Location: Loveland, Colorado

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 33-40 hours per week

Pay: $12.14 per hour plus tips

Estimated Tips: Tips may average $25-$50 per hour

Availability: Weekend and scheduled pre-opening training availability are required

Why Join Us?

Savina's Loveland is looking for warm, skilled Bartenders to join our original opening team. This is an opportunity to help establish the culture of a brand-new restaurant, build relationships with your teammates before opening, and create a bar experience guests will want to return to.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Strong earning potential in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Approximately 33-40 hours per week
• Comprehensive pre-opening training
• The opportunity to join the restaurant from day one
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members
• Paid sick leave
• Employee dining discounts
• Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day off
• Ongoing food, beverage, and service education
• Opportunities for development and advancement
• A company that values character, potential, and promoting from within

The Role

Bartenders at Savina' combine genuine hospitality with speed, accuracy, and strong beverage knowledge. You’ll craft fresh-squeezed margaritas and cocktails, guide guests through our tequila, spirits, beer, and wine selections, and create an experience that feels personal—even during the busiest shifts.

As a member of the opening team, you’ll participate in comprehensive training covering our food and beverage menus, recipes, service standards, systems, and bar program. You’ll help establish strong habits from the beginning and contribute to a bar culture built around consistency, teamwork, cleanliness, and Service with Heart.

About Savina's

Inspired by Grandma Savina's kitchen and the Brinkerhoff family’s travels throughout Mexico, Savina's Mexican Kitchen brings together time-honored recipes, vibrant food and beverages, and genuine hospitality.

Savina's is part of Brinkerhoff Hospitality, an independent and growing Colorado restaurant company whose concepts also include Sierra, The Brinkerhoff, and Bar Hummingbird.

Our Culture of Care

At Brinkerhoff Hospitality, we believe every guest should feel seen. That experience begins with a team that genuinely cares—for our guests, for one another, and for doing the work well.

Our values guide how we show up each day:

• Better Every Day
• Positive Mental Attitude
• Team First
• Service with Heart

We hire for character and potential and develop exceptional hospitality professionals. Experience matters, but curiosity, humility, effort, and the way you care for others matter just as much.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome bar guests with genuine warmth and hospitality
• Prepare margaritas, cocktails, beer, and wine accurately and consistently
• Follow established recipes, measurements, presentation standards, and responsible-pouring practices
• Develop strong knowledge of tequila, spirits, cocktails, beer, wine, and the Savina's food menu
• Guide guests through the menu and make thoughtful recommendations
• Provide attentive, well-paced bar and dining service
• Prepare beverages efficiently for both bar guests and the dining room
• Verify identification and follow responsible-alcohol-service standards
• Accurately enter orders, process payments, and use the restaurant’s point-of-sale system
• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and service-ready bar
• Complete opening, closing, restocking, and assigned side work
• Communicate clearly with Servers, support staff, managers, and the culinary team
• Remain composed, accurate, and hospitable during high-volume service
• Support your teammates and contribute to a positive opening-team culture

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately two years of bartending experience in a similar high-volume, full-service restaurant is preferred
• Weekend and scheduled pre-opening training availability
• Working knowledge of cocktails, spirits, tequila, beer, and wine
• A warm, professional, and outgoing presence
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• The ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy or hospitality
• Attention to detail and commitment to recipe consistency
• A clean, organized approach to bar setup and execution
• A team-first mindset and willingness to receive coaching
• The ability to obtain required food-safety and responsible-alcohol-service certifications within the designated timeframe

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, this position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequently bend, reach, carry, and move throughout the bar and restaurant
• Safely handle glassware, bar tools, beverages, ice, and other items commonly used during service
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members in a busy restaurant environment
• Perform the essential responsibilities of the position during shifts generally lasting six to eight hours

Savina's Mexican Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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