Live In Restaurant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

$18–22/hr + Tips + Growth Opportunities

30–40 Hours per Week

The Passenger is looking for hospitality professionals who enjoy taking care of guests, supporting their team, and helping a business grow.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines serving, bartending, guest engagement, and shift leadership. You'll work alongside the team while helping maintain service standards, cleanliness, organization, and guest satisfaction.

If you're currently a strong server or bartender and are looking for the next step in your hospitality career, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Serve guests and assist behind the bar
• Help lead shifts and support teammates
• Train and coach new team members
• Maintain cleanliness and organization standards
• Help resolve guest concerns
• Support special events and private dining experiences
• Contribute ideas that improve operations and guest satisfaction

What We're Looking For

• Hospitality-first mindset
• Serving experience required
• Bartending experience preferred
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliable and accountable
• Comfortable taking initiative
• Team player who leads by example

Leadership experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to invest in the right candidate who demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and a desire to grow.

What Will Make You Successful

You do not need to have management experience to apply.

We are looking for people who:

• Lead by example
• Take pride in their work
• Notice what needs to be done without being asked
• Care about guests and teammates
• Want to grow into greater leadership responsibilities over time

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed for hospitality professionals who want to develop leadership skills.

Successful team members may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in:

• Restaurant Operations
• Event Operations
• Staff Training & Development
• Private Events & Catering
• Hospitality Management

Compensation

Starting base pay is $18 and will be revised up to $22 within 3 months based on experience and demonstrated leadership ability.

Many candidates begin toward the lower end of the range and participate in a structured development plan with opportunities for advancement and compensation increases based on performance.

In addition to hourly pay, this position provides opportunities to earn gratuities while actively participating in service operations. Hourly Range specified includes tips.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality and create memorable guest experiences
• Serve guests and assist with beverage service as needed
• Help lead shifts and support teammates during service
• Train and coach new team members
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards throughout the restaurant
• Ensure opening, closing, and side work responsibilities are completed consistently
• Assist in resolving guest concerns and service recovery situations
• Support private events, live music nights, and special experiences
• Follow established procedures and contribute ideas for operational improvements
• Help encourage positive guest feedback and Google reviews
• Take initiative during slower periods by supporting cleaning, training, organization, business development, or other improvement projects
• Demonstrate an ownership mentality and contribute to the overall success of the business

Job Qualifications

• Previous serving experience required
• Previous Bartending experience required, especially with craft cocktails and mocktails
• Previous leadership, trainer, or shift lead experience is a plus
• Strong hospitality and guest service mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, accountable, and self-motivated
• Comfortable taking initiative and solving problems independently
• Basic comfort with technology, including POS systems, reservations, email, and spreadsheets
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed