Bartender

Thirsty Lion Gastropub•Denver, CO

16d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Thirsty Lion Gastropub is hiring a Bartender for its Union Station location in Denver, Colorado. Bartenders provide friendly, professional guest service while preparing and serving food and beverages according to company standards. The role requires knowledge of food and beverage menus, specials, seasonal beers and drinks, service procedures, recipes, and applicable liquor laws. Bartenders also handle orders and payments, maintain and stock bar areas, support the team, and follow company policies and safety guidelines. The position requires working a variety of scheduled shifts based on operational needs, including late hours, weekends, and holidays. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment and involves continuous standing and walking, along with lifting and other physical tasks.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a valid food service and alcohol permit.
Must be able to explain and perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
Must consistently be friendly and outgoing toward guests, management, and coworkers.
Must work well in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Must demonstrate time-management and multitasking skills.
Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including late hours, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to continuously stand and walk and lift up to 10 pounds; frequently bend, squat, reach overhead, and lift up to 20 pounds; occasionally kneel and lift up to 50 pounds; and seldom sit, climb, push, pull, and lift over 50 pounds.
Must comply with company policies and procedures in the employee handbook and department training manual.

Responsibilities

Arrive as scheduled, prepared for shift responsibilities, well-groomed, and in proper uniform.
Prepare the assigned section for service and know the food and beverage menus, specials, seasonal beers, and drinks before greeting guests.
Follow all steps of service and ensure guests are cared for throughout their visit.
Enter food and beverage orders accurately and promptly into the POS.
Work cooperatively with other employees to support guest satisfaction.
Follow company procedures for cash, credit card, and gift card transactions, as well as discounts, promotions, and employee meals.
Engage guests, coworkers, and managers in a positive, friendly, and professional manner.
Follow management and supervisor direction, including requests for side work and cleaning.
Follow state liquor laws and company policies for alcoholic beverage service and enforcement of applicable ordinances and laws.
Attend scheduled food, bar, or service training.
Prepare alcoholic drinks according to company recipes and standards, consistently using a jigger and following drink procedures.
Minimize liquor loss and support cost control.
Rotate and stock coolers with the required products and quantities, and keep alcohol storage areas locked and secure.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of bar setup and closing.
Minimize china and glass breakage.
Follow company and state safety guidelines.