Bartender

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.90 - $17.89 hourly

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Part-Time Bartender to join our dynamic team. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, preparing and serving a wide range of beverages, and creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. This is a part-time position that requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• TIPS trained.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a bartender or in a similar customer service role is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math skills for handling cash transactions and calculating drink prices.
• Knowledge of different types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and mixology techniques.
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. 
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and willingness to adhere to them.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to present oneself professionally in appearance, demeanor, and effort.

Essential Functions:

• Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and cocktails.
• Greets customers in a friendly and professional manner, taking their orders and making recommendations based on their preferences.
• Prepares and serves a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, beers, wines, and specialty drinks, following established recipes and standards.
• Ensures accurate and efficient handling of cash transactions, including handling payments, giving change, and processing credit card payments.
• Maintains a clean and organized bar area, including stocking and replenishing supplies, cleaning glasses and utensils, and arranging bottles and ingredients.
• Engages with customers, create a welcoming and lively atmosphere, and provide excellent customer service throughout their visit.
• Assesses customer preferences and tailor drink recommendations based on their taste and preferences.
• Adheres to all relevant health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, ensuring the bar area is clean and compliant with all regulations.
• Monitors and manages inventory levels, including tracking and reporting any shortages or discrepancies to the management.
• Collaborates with the concessions staff to ensure efficient and timely service, especially during peak hours and special events.
• Stays updated with new beverage trends, techniques, and industry developments to provide innovative and exciting drink options to customers.
• Closes and cleans all work areas.
• Assists Ice Haus staff during event set-up/tear-down, general activity/event operation and management as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No Supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Frequent and heavy contact with the public and City employees in person and by telephone.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, nights, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Work is performed in an open environment with heavy noise levels, at times.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Strength and stamina enough to walk, stand, stretch, bend, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Long periods of standing and walking.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50lbs occasionally.

Travel

• May travel up to 10% of the time. 

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

Salary : $16 - $18