Server / Bartender

111 Chestnut Street
Fort Collins , CO 80524

Server/Bartender

At The Elizabeth Hotel and Emporium, part of Sage Hospitality, we dont just create stays, we create moments that spark connection, creativity, and community. Inspired by music, art, and the spirit of Old Town Fort Collins, our hotel is a place where passion and personality come to life, for our guests and our team.

Whether its live music at the Magic Rat, rooftop cocktails at the Sunset Lounge, or locally inspired bites at The Emporium, working here means being part of something vibrant and expressive. Its more than a job; its a chance to help shape a one-of-a-kind experience and be part of a team that celebrates what makes you uniquely you. Because while our hotel hits all the right notes, its our people who make the music.

Hospitality is a 24/7 operation, so we rely on dedicated team members who bring energy, flexibility, and commitment to every shift. In return, we offer:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• A culture that embraces individuality, inclusion, and creativity
• Wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Great perks like team meals, travel discounts, and recognition programs

At Sage and The Elizabeth, we lead with integrity, give back to our communities, and take pride in delivering extraordinary guest experiences, all while having fun along the way.

So, if youre ready to add your voice to something special, come join us, and let your work echo.

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food and beverage service to restaurant customers.

• Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.
• Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.
• Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed.
• Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.
• 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.
• Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Know and comply with state liquor laws.
• Ensure established pars are maintained.
• Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.
• Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.
• Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service.
• Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Must know standard cash-handling procedures.
• Must be fluent in oral and written English.
• Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and 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, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching handling, fingering throughout the shift.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
• Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, 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.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.

Posting will expire on 9/30/2025 or once filled.

Whats in it for you?

Part-time Benefits:

• Supplemental Pay: Tips
• Mental health resources including an Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick pay
• Eligible to participate in the companys 401(k) program with employer matching
• Free Employee Meals (Wednesdays Sundays)
• Discount rates on Sage and Marriott hotels and Sage Restaurants
• Employee referral Bonus program ($500 for hourly roles and $1000 for salaried roles)

Full Time Benefits:

• Supplemental Pay: Tips
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program ($500 for hourly roles and $1000 for salaried roles)