Emporium Bartender & Server

Sage Hospitality Group; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

401(k) with employer matching

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hotel and Emporium, part of Sage Hospitality Group, is seeking a bartender to join our team in Fort Collins. You will greet guests, craft drinks, and deliver friendly service in a busy hotel bar environment.

Responsibilities include accurate cash handling, meeting safety standards, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked bar throughout shifts. Growth opportunities exist within Sage’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bartending experience and customer-facing service.
• Knowledge of beverage guidelines and safety controls.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take food and drink orders, serve drinks and accommodate requests.
• Prepare and serve drinks following company guidelines and safety policies.
• Maintain guest satisfaction and uphold service standards.
• Process payments and manage cash accurately.
• Keep bar stocked and clean during opening/closing.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Education

Bartending certification

TIPS Certified

Job description

Why us?

Some hotels offer jobs. We offer a stage.

Nestled in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, The Elizabeth Hotel and Emporium is a one-of-a-kind destination where music, art, and Colorado spirit converge. From the live performances at the Magic Rat and rooftop cocktails at the Sunset Lounge, to locally inspired fare at The Emporium, every corner of this hotel hums with energy and personality. Working here means you’re not just clocking in; you’re helping write the story of a place people genuinely love.

A Culture Built Around You

We celebrate what makes each person unique. At The Elizabeth, individuality isn’t just welcomed; it’s essential to who we are. Our team is the heartbeat of this hotel, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we bring the resources and backing of an industry leader while maintaining the warmth and creativity of an independent, community-rooted property.

What We Offer

• Real growth, real pathways; mentorship, cross-functional learning, and internal advancement opportunities across The Elizabeth and the broader Sage portfolio
• Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• An inclusive culture that leads with integrity, curiosity, and care
• Wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, and meaningful benefits
• Team perks including hotel and travel discounts, team meals, and employee recognition programs
• A chance to give back; Sage is deeply committed to community impact, and we bring that spirit to everything we do in Fort Collins

More Than a Job. A Community.

Hospitality runs 24/7, and we rely on team members who bring energy, flexibility, and commitment to every shift. In return, we invest in you. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your hospitality career to the next level, The Elizabeth is a place where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your work leaves a lasting impression on every guest who walks through our doors.

We lead with integrity, celebrate our community, and take pride in crafting extraordinary guest experiences; all while having a genuinely great time doing it. Because while our hotel hits all the right notes, it’s our people who make the music.

Job Overview

Responsible for set-up, mixing of drinks, service and clean-up of bar area while enduring quality service, guest satisfaction and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take food and drink orders, serving the orders and accommodating special needs and requests.
• Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient, and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework.
• Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
• Know and comply with state liquor laws.
• Ensure established pars are maintained.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

Bartending training and certification, TIPS Certified

Experience

6 months bartending

Knowledge/Skills

Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs. Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs. Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs.
• Bending/kneeling -ability to bend to lower level cabinets and lift trays.
• Mobility -maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests.
• Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled.
• Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
• No driving required.
• Must be able to ruse records and all special requests.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction in English, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Ability to accurately count cash. Ability to operate cash register.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift

Posting will expire on 9/30/26, or once filled.

Benefits

What's in it for you...

Full Time Hourly

• Supplemental Pay: Tips
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Salary

USD $12.14 - USD $12.14 /Hr.