UCCC Bartender

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

25d•$15 - $22

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic part-time Bartender. The role provides customer service, prepares and serves a range of beverages, and creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The position requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and occasional local travel within the County. The Bartender serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, takes orders, makes recommendations, processes payments, maintains the bar area, monitors inventory, and collaborates with concessions staff. The employee also helps Ice Haus staff with event setup, teardown, and operations as needed, and performs other duties as assigned. Work takes place in an open environment that can have heavy noise, with frequent public and employee contact and frequent interruptions. The position involves extended periods of standing and walking, and requires the ability to walk, stand, stretch, bend, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds. This position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Complete Alcohol Server Training before employment or within one week of hire.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Alternatively, have a combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential functions, along with a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of basic math for cash transactions and calculating drink prices.
Knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and mixology techniques.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and willingness to follow them.
Ability to provide customer service, listen actively, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain a friendly, flexible demeanor.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, listen accurately, and convey information clearly.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new software and systems.
Organizational skills, including setting and meeting goals and deadlines, managing appointments, creating schedules, coordinating meetings, and making decisions.
Ability to manage competing tasks and changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with a team.
Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm; take initiative and focus on priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external constituencies and navigate a complex political environment.
Ability to present oneself professionally in appearance, demeanor, and effort.
Ability and availability to work flexible hours, including weekdays, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to walk, stand, stretch, bend, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds; the role includes long periods of standing and walking and occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
Successfully complete required pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification, including a drug test, background and national sex offender search, and motor vehicle record search.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a bartender or in a similar customer service role.
Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.

Responsibilities

Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails.
Greet customers professionally, take orders, and recommend beverages based on customer preferences.
Prepare and serve cocktails, beers, wines, and specialty drinks according to established recipes and standards.
Handle cash and card transactions accurately, including payments and change.
Maintain a clean, organized bar area; stock and replenish supplies; clean glasses and utensils; and arrange bottles and ingredients.
Engage with customers and provide excellent service while creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and maintain a compliant bar area.
Monitor inventory and report shortages or discrepancies to management.
Collaborate with concessions staff to support timely service, particularly during peak hours and special events.
Stay informed about beverage trends, techniques, and industry developments.
Close and clean all work areas.
Assist Ice Haus staff with event setup and teardown and with general activity and event operations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.