Event Coordinator Unbridled

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality company is seeking a Front-of-House Hospitality Professional in Cañon City, Colorado. This role involves warmly engaging guests while delivering exemplary service, crafting cocktails, and coordinating private events. We seek an individual with a genuine passion for hospitality and a proven ability to thrive in a high-energy environment. You will play a key role in enhancing guest experiences and shaping the hospitality heartbeat of our historic property. Flexible availability is required, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, bar, or high‑volume customer‑service experience strongly preferred.
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food, and beverages.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests with friendly, professional service.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately.
• Prepare craft cocktails and beverages.
• Ensure satisfaction throughout the guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Knowledge of food and beverages

Job description

Unbridled Hospitality Group is a dynamic, full‑service hospitality company breathing new life into Main Street in Cañon City, Colorado. We proudly operate the beautifully restored historic Hotel St. Cloud (our luxurious 36‑room boutique hotel), the fine‑dining 1887 Historic Eatery, the inviting Fremont Public House bar, and the unique speakeasy‑style War Room bar—with more exciting projects on the horizon. Guided by our core values of character, change, credibility, and community, we are committed to delivering unreasonable hospitality and making Cañon City the living room of Southern Colorado. If you have the hospitality gene and a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences, we want to hear from you!

Join Our Team

We are seeking a driven and passionate Front‑of‑House Hospitality Professional to bring energy, warmth, and expertise to our guests across the restaurant, bars, and special events. Whether you're crafting cocktails behind the bar, guiding guests through our frontier‑inspired menu at 1887, coordinating a memorable private event, or creating connections in a lively bar setting, you will play a central role in elevating every visit. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to help shape the hospitality heartbeat of our historic property and our town.

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly greet, engage, and seat guests while delivering friendly, professional service from the moment they arrive
• Accurately take food and beverage orders (alcoholic & non‑alcoholic), make thoughtful recommendations, and share knowledgeable menu insights
• Expertly prepare and serve a wide range of craft cocktails, beers, wines, and non‑alcoholic beverages using standard recipes and presentation standards
• Provide attentive, proactive service throughout the guest experience—anticipating needs and ensuring satisfaction
• Confidently upsell specials, premium drinks, menu items, and add‑ons to enhance the guest experience and drive revenue
• Enter orders efficiently into our POS system (Toast) with precision and speed
• Collaborate closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure timely, high‑quality food and drink delivery
• Maintain a spotless, organized, and inviting bar and dining environment (including sanitizing surfaces, restocking, and bussing tables as needed)
• Monitor inventory, communicate needs, and assist with bar setup/breakdown
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing private events, group reservations, and special experiences across the property
• Serve as a point of contact during events—ensuring smooth flow, guest satisfaction, and seamless communication between front‑ and back‑of‑house teams
• Help set up, break down, and adapt spaces for events, including décor, seating arrangements, and service stations
• Collaborate with leadership to personalize guest experiences for events, including menu selections, beverage pairings, and special requests
• Flexibly support the team across restaurant, bar, and special events to keep operations running smoothly

Requirements

• Previous restaurant, bar, or high‑volume customer‑service experience strongly preferred (combination of server + bartending experience is ideal)
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food, beverages, and creating exceptional guest moments
• Strong knowledge of food menus, classic/modern cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits
• Experience with event coordination, banquets, or private dining service is a strong plus
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and storytelling skills—you love connecting with people
• Proven ability to multitask, stay composed, and thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment
• Driven mindset with a proactive, can‑do attitude and a desire to contribute to team success
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25–40 pounds
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.