Bartender Part-Time

Stonebridge Hospitality Management•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Bartender greets guests, takes drink and food orders, prepares cocktails and other drinks, serves beer and other beverages, and completes transactions. This is an on-call, part-time position in Denver, Colorado, paying $16.27 per hour plus tips. The bartender provides courteous, service-oriented guest assistance; learns guest names and preferences; maintains the bar and supplies; handles cashiering and transactions through the POS system; and follows applicable liquor-service procedures and laws. The role requires knowledge of menu items, beverages, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods, along with the ability to answer guest questions accurately and use suggestive selling. The bartender checks orders for correct appearance, temperature, and portions, helps control beverage costs and waste, tracks inventory, and requests supplies as needed. Additional duties include bussing and preparing tables, attending meetings or training as required, maintaining attendance and grooming standards, and completing other duties assigned by a supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages under applicable state laws.
Must complete and maintain an up-to-date alcohol-serving class or certification, such as TIPS or another state-approved class.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to interpret and perform basic math functions.
Ability to perform basic computer and POS system functions.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED and/or experience in a hotel or related field.
Completion of bartender school or a bartending course.
Minimum of one year of bartending experience.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist guests courteously and in a service-oriented manner, aiming to ensure guest satisfaction.
Learn guests’ names and, where possible, remember regular guests’ favorite drinks.
Perform cashier duties in accordance with company and franchise standards.
Set up the bar before opening and keep it clean before and after shifts.
Complete scheduled side work, including stocking and organizing liquor, juices, glassware, paper supplies, wine, and cut fruit.
Know menu items and beverages, including garnishes, contents, and preparation methods, and answer guest questions accurately.
Use suggestive selling techniques to increase check averages.
Maintain an up-to-date alcohol-serving certification and follow local and national liquor laws.
Check orders before serving to confirm correct appearance, temperature, and portions.
Help maintain beverage costs by reducing unnecessary waste.
Track inventory and requisition daily supplies as needed.
Take orders accurately, complete and close guest checks, and enter information into the POS system.
Follow prescribed liquor-serving procedures and use the computer system to handle guest transactions.
Pre-bus and bus tables and prepare them for future customers.
Attend meetings and training as required by management.
Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and compliance with work, break, and meal periods.
Maintain personal appearance and grooming in compliance with the dress code.
Perform other duties as requested by a supervisor.