Restaurant Bartender

Restaurant Bartender Job Description

Reports To:                  Front of the House Manager, supervisors     

FLSA Status:               Hourly, non-exempt

Prepared By:               HR Director / F&B Director    

Prepared Date:            2/17/25

Compensation:            $14.96 per hour gratuity 3% server sales

About Us: 

Welcome to old-world grandeur with comfy, sumptuous updates that celebrate the spirit of good times, delicious food and great friends. We’ve designed a space and a place where top-rated, lively dining experiences unfold, inside and out. This is where people connect and indulge in every detail, every moment – in a truly special, historic destination, in total comfort and style. 

Launching in May 2026, our brand new Antithesis restaurant lives within the historic Royal Gorge Mansion (formerly the Robison Mansion, built it in the 1880s). Located in the Royal Gorge Region, Colorado (Cañon City), situated north of Westcliffe and east of Salida, Antithesis and the Royal Gorge Mansion are perfectly positioned at the mouth of THE Royal Gorge canyon on a pristine historic 4-acre property enclosed by a stunning circa-1880 iron fence with upwards of 80 trees, an historic fountain surrounded by cozy firepits and beautifully maintained grounds.

​Summary: We are looking for a talented, poised, and knowledgeable Bartender to join our upscale restaurant team. As the face of our bar program, you will craft classic and signature cocktails, engage with guests in an elegant and refined manner, and maintain an expert understanding of spirits, wines, and mixology. This role requires not only technical skill but also a passion for hospitality and storytelling through beverage.

Guest Interaction & Service

• Provide exceptional, discreet, and personalized service to bar guests and diners.
• Engage with guests to understand preferences and make thoughtful cocktail, wine, and spirit recommendations.
• Educate guests about our bar offerings, including tasting notes, ingredients, and preparation styles.
• Uphold the ambiance and tone of a high-end dining experience at all times.

Bar Program Execution

• Craft a wide range of cocktails—both classic and innovative—with consistency, precision, and speed.
• Prepare and present drinks according to house recipes and elevated presentation standards.
• Ensure quality and consistency in all beverages served, including wine and beer.
• Maintain impeccable mise en place: clean, stocked, and organized bar at all times.
• Manage bar inventory, assist in ordering, and minimize waste.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work seamlessly with Matre’d, front-of-house staff, and kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Receive and accurately process drink orders from servers in a timely manner.
• Contribute to menu development by offering creative cocktail ideas and seasonal updates.

Education/Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum 2–3 years of bartending experience in a fine dining, hotel, or upscale cocktail bar environment.
• TIPS certification preferred

Knowledge

• Minimum 2–3 years of bartending experience in a fine dining, hotel, or upscale cocktail bar environment.
• Deep knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer, with a focus on quality and guest preferences.
• Exceptional hospitality skills and a gracious, polished demeanor.
• Familiarity with cocktail tools, batching, garnishes, and advanced bar techniques.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Basic math skills
• Working knowledge of bar-related POS systems such as Toast, Aloha preferred
• Experience with cocktail menu development and bar costing preferred

Working Conditions/Essential Job Functions

• This position will spend 95% of the time standing and 5% of the time sitting
• Direct contact with guests, managers, and employees
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Jewelry should be limited and not detract from a professional appearance or interfere with job performance. The following guidelines have been established:
• Rings may be worn on no more than two (2) fingers per hand. 
• Employees may wear a maximum of two (2) pairs of earrings on the ear lobe only, of a style not exceeding 1/2” in diameter or 1” in length.
• Tattoos, piercings and hair colors will be evaluated 

We love Colorado and we care about our team members and our guests. That’s why the Royal Gorge Route Railroad is 100% smoke-free, inside and out. No smoking of any kind is allowed on any Royal Gorge Route Railroad properties or sister properties, including all Railroad property, on the train, at Happy Endings Caboose Cafe, the Royal Gorge Mansion or the Royal Gorge Route Inns. We do not provide additional “smoke breaks” for any staff member beyond what is legally required.  In addition, any staff member that smokes on a designated break, must not have any scents of smoke on clothing, hair and/or breath. Any staff member scene smoking or vaping on company owned property or the train will be subject to immediate termination.

Being a smoke-free environment for guests and a smoke-free workplace for staff ensures we uphold our customer promise - to provide a world class experience. It also means we uphold our employee promise - to provide a healthy, professional, clean atmosphere where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.