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Pip ( El Five); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

JOON wellness benefit

ESOP

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discount

Family meal provided

Job summary

Pip Mediterranean Bar + Kitchen is hiring for all hourly front-of-house positions in Denver. The concept, located below El Five, offers a dynamic, guest-focused environment with opportunities to grow and learn multiple roles.

In year 1, employees can expect an average hourly pay between 23 and 27 USD, including tips. The base wage is 19.29/hour plus a tips pool, with a comprehensive benefits package and ESOP for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food service preferred.
• Ability to deliver friendly guest service in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to learn multiple positions over time.
• Comfort with tips-based pay structure.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-of-house service for Pip, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Assist with seating, take orders, and coordinate with kitchen and bar.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and dining room.
• Support team during peak hours with a positive attitude.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Team player

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Tools

OpenTable

POS systems

Job description

Description

Edible Beats, the 100% employee-owned group known for enduringly popular restaurants Linger, Root Down and Root Down DIA, El Five, Vital Root and Beat Box Farms today announces its latest project: Pip Mediterranean Bar + Kitchen. Located ground-level below El Five in the former Sushi Ronin space at 2930 Umatilla St., suite 100, Pip will be an adventurous and approachable little sister to El Five, with a more feminine feel. Guests can expect Pip’s design to embody the typical Edible Beats ethos, with playful, eclectic touches inspired by reclaimed materials, while the culinary and beverage programs will follow suit with inventive, globally driven flavors and sustainable sourcing.

We are seeking candidates for all hourly FOH positions, and we are looking for the best — candidates who are passionate about food, hospitality, and life; who see challenge as a privilege and collaboration as a strength. We want real humans that understand the complex relationship that takes work to navigate the journey. If you want to grow with a team that chases excellence, creates craveable food that genuinely connects with guests, and build real equity as an employee-owner — we want to meet you.

In year 1 earn between $23–$27* per hour on average ( with tips included). Wages go higher from there based on tenure and proficiency.

*Base wage of $19.29/hour plus tips through a tip pool system. Tips are shared across the team and added to your hourly pay

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to support you both in and out of work:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available for employees working 4+ shifts per week; eligible after 6 months)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor match (eligible after 1 year)
• JOON wellness benefit
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with share vesting based on tenure (see below)
• Paid Sick leave
• Employee discount
• Family meal provided during shifts

Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous service industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Some background in customer service is required
• Ideal candidate will have some experience with OpenTable, and/or managing
• guests/customers/clients over the phone
• Desire and ability to learn & work multiple positions over time
• Flexibility to operate comfortably in changing and fluid service environments with a broad range of guest expectations, from casual to fine dining
• Committed to sustainable waste practices
• Mindset around learning and personal development
• Brings energy and a positive attitude
• Works well collaboratively and individually
• Strong knowledge of, and commitment to, high-integrity food handling/storage standards & procedures
• Setting up, organizing, working, replenishing & cleaning a professional workstation

Requirements

• Physical stamina to stand & move throughout the duration of a shift
• Open availability including nights & weekends
• Must be able to lift over 20 lbs multiple times per shift

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.