About Us

Situated in the heart of Durango’s trendy Second Avenue District, the award-winning Lola's Place, the social hub for The Leland House, as well as the local Durango community. A remodeled 1890’s Victorian home, Lola's offers a unique combination of casual dining and a fun, laid back place to gather with friends. Leland House guests and locals alike can be found playing card and board games, holding book club meetings, and swapping trail stories over a beer and tacos at the end of the day. Lola’s Place has curated a collective group of healthy food and beverage partners who provide offerings with intentional ingredients. The space is home to a specialty coffee shop and artisan bakery, craft brewery bar, and four food trucks offering organic, whole food smoothies and breakfast bowls; authentic Mexican cuisine; stir fry wraps and bowls with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options; and Japanese small plates. Lola’s Place also supports the arts by providing a venue for local musicians and performers. Additionally, Lola’s Place serves as an event venue for guests of the Leland House as well as Durango locals.

Lola's Place Values

Inclusivity -

• All are welcome

Customer intimacy -

• Customers at Lola's Place are more than customers - they are our friends with whom we seek out to build long-term relationships
• We have personal and memorable engagements with customers who visit Lolas Place
• We continuously improve our levels of service and guest experience - in-person and online
• We are approachable and casual, yet professional and attentive

Sustainability -

• We highlight aspects of our brand that demonstrate this value (solar powered buildings, low flow faucets, LED lights, eco-friendly landscaping, efficient A/C and heaters, our convenient and desirable location encourages walking versus driving, bikes for guest use, sourcing food ingredients from local farmers whenever possible, etc.)

History -

• The Leland House and Lola's Place were family owned and operated prior to the Ensign Family continuing the historic tradition
• With our recent renovations, we maintained historic aspects of the properties that were built in 1927 (Leland House) and 1890 (Lola's Place)

Wellness -

• We provide a restorative experience and help guests find their definition of "well"
• Lola's Place serves as a platform for educational talks, yoga, and other wellness activities; Lola's Place supports community wellness by partnering with local non profit organizations

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers in a friendly and enthusiastic manner
• Serve coffee, tea, wine, beer, mixed drinks, and other menu items from our bar menu to customers in accordance with Lola’s pouring guidelines
• Anticipate potential problems related to customers’ excessive or underage drinking and ensure intoxicated, illegal or otherwise inappropriate customers are no longer consuming alcohol; dissuade such customers from driving or biking
• Clean glasses, bar equipment, and bar top at beginning and end of shift as well as continually throughout shift
• Maintain an organized, efficient environment - even during busy times
• Maintain a friendly and collaborative team environment with other employees and partners at Lola’s Place – this job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured cooperative attitude

Qualifications

• All bartenders must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma
• Must pass the eAlcohol Servers course and provide certificate
• Must successfully complete Lola’s training period
• Consistency and dependability in job performance and in serving alcohol and other beverages in accordance with all laws and Lola’s Place standards
• Maturity and self-control in handling difficult situations and customers, including controlling strong emotions such as anger, controlling visible signs of frustration to customers, and avoiding aggressive behavior
• Convey an attitude of being part of Team Lola’s in all you do; a Team Lola representative to the general public and to our food truck partners
• Integrity and honesty in all situations
• Prior bartending, barista, or serving experience a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.65 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Restaurant type:

• Bar

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your availability

Work Location: In person