Sunset Lounge Bartender

Sage Restaurant Group; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel & restaurant discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins is seeking a professional bartender for Sunset Lounge. You will set up and mix drinks, serve guests, and maintain a clean, efficient bar area while upholding quality service and company standards.

We offer tips and a supportive team, with opportunities for growth, a flexible, part-time schedule, and meaningful benefits. Join us to help create memorable guest experiences in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• Bartending training and certification completed.
• Must be 21+ to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Experience in fast-paced hospitality environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and mix drinks; serve and clean bar area.
• Follow safety and company policies; ensure guest satisfaction.
• Ring checks, handle cash and credits per policy.
• Maintain stock and liquor pars; observe liquor laws.
• Perform side-work and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Multitasking

English communication

Education

Bartending training

TIPS Certification

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

• 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 liquor requisitions and supply lists.

• Know and comply with state liquor laws.

• Ensure established pars are maintained.

• Perform all sidework duties according to sidework schedules.

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...

Part-Time Hourly

• Supplemental Pay: Tips

• Sick time and holiday pay

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Employee Assistance Program

• 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.

ID: 2026-33184

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : The Elizabeth Hotel

Outlet : Sunset Lounge

Category : Restaurant Operations

Min : USD $12.14/Hr.

Max : USD $12.14/Hr.

Tipped Position: Yes

Address : 111 Chestnut St

City : Fort Collins

State : Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability