SUMMARY The Bartender is responsible for crafting and serving a wide variety of beverages, including cocktails, beer, and wine. This role involves providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, and ensuring a positive guest experience. Strong knowledge of drink recipes, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are crucial.
SHIFTS Must be open to working any 8-hour shift between opening (5 AM) and closing (typically around 10:30 PM)
BENEFITS & PERKS Starting Pay : $16.27 per hour, plus tips.
Dental and Vision Insurance : Available after 60 days
Health Insurance : Available to eligible full-time employees after 1 year
Transportation Benefits : Free RTD EcoPass or employee parking reimbursement
Additional Benefits : EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan : Available after 6 months
Employee Discount : Available at Skyport restaurant and retail locations
Paid Leave : Provided in accordance with applicable Colorado and federal laws
Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Greet guests and take beverage orders in a friendly and professional manner.
Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to recipes and guest specifications.
Check the identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including washing glassware and bar tools.
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately, including opening and closing tabs.
Monitor guest behavior and manage alcohol consumption to ensure guest safety.
Comply with all food and beverage regulations and safety standards.
Maintain knowledge of the restaurant’s menu and specials to answer guest questions and provide recommendations.
Handle guest complaints or concerns in a courteous and professional manner,



escalating to management when necessary.
Conduct regular inventory checks and inform management of any shortages or needed supplies.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience
Friendly, outgoing, approachable personality
Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
Dependable
Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations
Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions
Must successfully complete required airport security and background screening, including a federal background check.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School diploma or equivalent
1+ years of experience as a bartender in a full-service restaurant
Formal bartending training a plus
WORKING ENVIRONMENT Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.
Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.




The nature of restaurant work requires the Bartender to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures.
Frequency of Physical Requirements
Bend: Occasionally
Climb/Crawl: Occasionally
Sit: Rarely
Kneel: Occasionally
Squat: Occasionally
Stand/Walk: Constantly
Frequency of Mental Requirements
Communicate Orally: Constantly
Evaluating: Frequently
Perform Calculations: Occasionally
Read/Comprehend: Regularly
Reason/Analyze: Regularly
Write: Occasionally
HIRING PROCESS Application Deadline: September 24th 2026
This date represents our anticipated application deadline and may be extended based on business needs.
Internal Applicants: Current First Meridian Services employees must meet applicable internal transfer eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Generally, employees must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no disciplinary documentation within the previous six months. Please get in touch with your manager or HR with questions regarding eligibility.
First Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

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