Beverage Bartender

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk; Black Hawk (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced health, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities within department

One free hot meal per shift

Company-matched 401k

Paid time off and holidays

Subsidized casino bus routes

Job summary

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk is seeking a Bartender in Black Hawk, Colorado. This on-call, part-time position requires preparing drinks, handling payments, and delivering exceptional guest service in a high-volume, luxury environment.

Qualified applicants have beverage knowledge, a neat appearance, English communication skills, and prior bartending experience; Colorado support gaming license is required. Competitive benefits and scheduling flexibility are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of beverages, glassware and garnishes.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Neat, professional appearance and grooming per policy.
• Ability to count money and provide change accurately.
• Experience in customer service and handling guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepares drinks with proper portions and ingredients for guests at assigned stations.
• Mixes drinks per recipes; keeps station stocked and tracks cash and receipts.
• Operates cash register, handles payments and gives correct change.
• Maintains timing to manage service pace at the bar.
• Maintains low beverage costs with efficient inventory management.
• Sets up service items at the bar and assists with stock replenishment.
• Ensures bar area complies with health standards and is ready for service.

Skills

Beverage knowledge

English communication

Neat appearance

Money handling

Customer service

TIPS training

Education

Bartending school (preferred)

Job description

At Monarch Casino Resort Spa, we are more than just a premier destination for luxury gaming and hospitality in Black Hawk, Colorado; we are creators of unforgettable moments. Our commitment to excellence shines through our exceptional gaming, exquisite dining, and indulgent spa services, all set in an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere. As a family-owned business, we prioritize nurturing lasting relationships with our guests and the community, ensuring that every interaction is warm, memorable, and tailored to foster a true sense of belonging.

Job Title: Bartender

Salary: $12.14 + Tips

Status: On-Call, Part Time

Shift: Varies (Day, Swing, Overnight)

Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado sits 45-minutes west of downtown Denver. Rated by AAA as a Four Diamond resort, Monarch is in the top five percent of the nearly 31,000 properties approved by AAA who achieve this designation. Boasting 23-floors filled with 516-luxurious guest rooms and suites, five distinct restaurants, and over 40,000 square feet of gaming featuring 3,000 slot machines and over 45-table games. Spa Monarch carries the #1 Hotel Spa rating from USA Today’s Readers Choice Awards. Monarch Chophouse carries OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award along with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. An award shared by Bistro Mariposa for both 2024 and 2025.

As part of a family-owned business, we are committed to providing excellence in every guest experience. From exceptional gaming, exquisite dining, unique and indulgent spa experiences, and a warm welcoming acknowledgement every time you step through our doors. Our focus is on maintaining lasting relationships with our guests and our community, ensuring that every interaction is warm, and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients such as wine, liquor and related bar service to guests at assigned stations.
• Mixes drinks according to prescribed recipes; keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses and accessories necessary; accounts for all beginning cash register bank, all cash, complimentary drinks and charge receipts.
• Operates a cash register, ringing the proper amount into the register and giving the guest or server the correct change.
• Possesses a keen sense of timing and is capable of discreetly speeding up or slowing down his/her station as necessary.
• Resourceful with beverages, fruit and supplies in order to maintain low beverage costs.
• Setup service items at the assigned bar.
• Inventory supplies at the bar at the beginning of their shift and requisition additional items as indicated by.

Bar Standards

• Clean any spillage at the bar throughout the shift.
• Take and serve cocktail orders.
• Accept payment for cocktails as required.
• Drop bank at recycler and ensure all receipts are in an organized fashion
• Log stock used during the shift. Bottle to bottle shift.
• Maintains the appropriate appearance of the bar in accordance with county health and department standards.
• Ensures that all service items and stock is prepared for the shift.
• Remains attentive to the needs and requests of the guests.
• Treats guests with courtesy and respect.
• Follows all applicable safety procedures.
• Additional related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Prefers1-year prior bartending experience.
• Must have knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes.
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance. Follow all company grooming policies.
• Work requires interactions with customers, the public, and co-workers.
• Work requires ability to accurately count money and provide change.
• Maintain knowledge of the brands of beer, wine liquor being offered for consumption.
• Knowledge of company and department policies and procedures.
• Completion of specialized bartending school preferred.
• Adhere to and maintain all TIPS training regarding alcohol service and maintain the company standard of serving the guest every 30 minutes.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Colorado Support Gaming License.

Additional Requirements

• Work may be performed in areas, which may be unusually hot, cold, noisy, smoky, dimly lit or brightly illuminated.
• Work may be performed in areas having a three-foot access and may encounter slippery surfaces.
• Constant contact with guests and team members.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Requires seldom bending and reaching in areas from floor level to 6ft. high, pushing/pulling, firm/strong grasping and finger dexterity with both hands
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and lifting/carrying weight of up to 25 lbs., balancing, twisting, turning, repetitive use of both hands with light grasping, eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires the ability to perform simple tasks, simple reading, writing and math skills, and the ability to compile information and memorize drink orders.
• Fast paced, high volume environment involving constant public.
• Must be able to handle intoxicated guests in a professional manner

GUEST SERVICE (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) STANDARDS: Employee is required to meet and deliver our core values, service standards, and family style service.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to provide internal/ external guests with service excellence, have excellent communication skills and observation skills, and have an easygoing demeanor to ensure a fun and safe environment for our guests. Above average speech – both speaking and reading/writing English. Need excellent interpersonal skills.

Work requires schedule flexibility which may include days off, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Enhanced health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a flexible spending account.
• Education, tuition, and certification reimbursement (up to $6,000 per calendar year).
• Growth opportunities available within department/company.
• Access the team dining hall with one free hot meal per shift.
• Company-matched 401k.
• Paid time off and six observed holidays.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer: Monarch Casino Resort Spa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is Monarch’s intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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We believe that our people are at the heart of our success. By investing in our team through growth opportunities and robust training programs, we cultivate an environment of loyalty and pride. Our focus on building a talent ecosystem in collaboration with local institutions enables us to ensure that every experience at Monarch reflects the luxury and dedication we stand for. Join us in creating extraordinary experiences that inspire and elevate the spirit of hospitality.