Bartender – Mesa Verde

Aramark United States; United States; On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing available

Job summary

Aramark at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado is seeking a Bartender for a seasonal role from mid April to mid October 2025. You will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, greet guests, and manage cash transactions.

The position requires bartending knowledge, state/local certifications, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Housing may be provided; compensation starts at $11.79 per hour with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bartender preferred.
• Knowledge of bartending principles, recipes, and trends.
• Ability to obtain state/local alcohol service certifications.
• Demonstrates hospitality, friendliness, and beverage knowledge.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills; attention to detail.
• Able to lift/carry up to 25 lb and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take orders, and process cash/credit transactions.
• Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Possibly assist servers with drinks from the service well.
• Check IDs to ensure legal drinking age and uphold safety policies.
• Handle cash responsibly and maintain clean, stocked workstations.
• Provide excellent guest service and upkeep of assets.

Skills

Bartending knowledge

Guest service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

About Mesa Verde National Park:

Mesa Verde National Park is the archaeological wonder of Colorado. Famous for the elaborate sandstone cliff dwellings built by the Ancestral Puebloans, the park protects over 5,000 sites & over 600 dwellings that date back more than 1,400 years ago. Aramark operates the Fair View Lodge just 15 miles from the park’s entrance. Enjoy the tranquility & all activities Mesa Verde has to offer including hiking, guided tours, photography, camping, & birdwatching.

What’s brewing in your future? If you’re striving for a glass half-full rather than half-empty, become a master of mixology as a Bartender with Aramark! Surrounded by passionate teammates and leaders, you’ll help take our meals to the next level with knowledge of your craft by serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to our guests. Whether you’re preparing mixed drinks, pouring other beverages, or handling money, you’ll have the chance to tap into consumer tastes, learn about trends, create bonds with others, and build the next step in your path. Cheers to igniting your passion at Aramark! Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

COMPENSATION

: The hourly rate for this position ranges from $11.79 to $11.79, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

BENEFITS

: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible hourly Aramark employees. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Hourly eligible benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Position Type

: Seasonal

Season Dates

: Mid April – Mid October 2025

Housing

: Employee housing is available

Job Responsibilities

• Greets guests and takes orders, processes cash and credit card transactions
• Mixes and serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• May include providing servers drinks from the service well
• Adheres to all established alcohol service policies and safe drinking guidelines including checking patrons’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for alcohol consumption
• Adheres to cash handling policies
• Sets up and breaks down workstations, including cleaning and sanitizing
• Takes inventory counts and ensures product is stocked to appropriate levels
• Provides excellent guest service, anticipating guests’ needs and ensuring guest satisfaction
• Maintains a positive demeanor towards guests, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Ensures security of company assets

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bartender preferred
• Knowledge of bartending principles and recipes and current trends
• Able to obtain all Aramark and state/local required alcohol service certifications
• Displays phenomenal hospitality, friendliness, and comprehensive beverage knowledge.
• Demonstrates organizational & multi-tasking skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lb
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced fun work environment
• Ideal candidate will be available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing – a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work – our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.