Bar Prep at the Municipal Grand hotel

Job Description

Job Description

Bar Prep : Municipal Grand Hotel (opening May 2025)

Pay : $15

Management Company : Midnight Auteur

Sector : Luxury Independent Hotel

Property Description : 44 rooms, a restaurant, two bars, a pool, and delicious cocktails from the founders of Death & Co and The Ramble Hotel

Reports to : Director of Outlets, Head Bartender

About Midnight Auteur

Midnight Auteur was born from the successful partnership between The Ramble Hotel in Denver and Death & Co, which began almost six years ago when the storied bar opened its second location in the lobby of The Ramble Hotel. Our new hospitality company was created with a shared intention among founders to build and operate hotels that immerse guests fully and seamlessly between social spaces and retreats – offering a setting fit for both celebration and sanctuary. The cocktail anchored experience at The Ramble Hotel, one in which the lobby is interchangeable with the bar, resulted in numerous accolades and awards, including Esquire’s Best Bars in America in 2019, North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2022 and noted by Condé Nast Traveler as ‘the hotel for people who are sick of other hotels.’

As a company, we hold a deep and obsessive reverence for the all-day lobby bar, which is the foundation of Midnight Auteur. We love immersing our team and guests in a vibrant, celebratory experience that only a hotel lobby bar can appropriately capture. We're passionate about the community created and the hospitality shared over a coffee or cocktail while remaining equally committed to providing a luxury respite for our hotel guests.

Altogether, the Midnight Auteur team is passionate about actively evolving hotel, cocktail, and culinary culture, being a progressive and forward-thinking operator, and positively impacting its communities. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers

Our Purpose

We create meaningful experiences and connect people through modern classic hotels, anchored by vibrant bars and restaurants.

Our Niche

We operate luxury, independent hotels. We aim to attract guests (and employees) who appreciate great design, food and drink – hosted within a vibrant environment, rich with local culture and accompanied by warm hospitality.

The Role

Bartenders work to serve curated beverages to guests. They will also assist in all aspects of

FOH, including running food and drink, clearing tables, and greeting guests. All bartenders

will exemplify our core values, connecting with guests in a professional manner to ensure

excellence in service. Bartenders report to General Managers, Floor Managers, Head Bartenders, Executive Sous Chefs, and the Director of Outlets and are expected to work in tandem with

other Bartenders and Barbacks.

What You Will Do

Demonstrate the Core Values of Midnight Auteur :

Curiosity – We learn and improve through active observation.

A.B.K - We anticipate, prepare and execute with intention.

Communication – We remove barriers through purposeful communication.

Thoughtful – We engage with purpose and care.

Connection – We build relationships and host with intuition, empathy and transparency.

Service Standards :

Maintain warmth and hospitality in all correspondence with guests

Have a complete knowledge of the food and beverage items and preparations

Follow daily prep list as assigned by General Manager, Director of Outlets, or Head Bartender

Wash, peel, and chop produce for garnishes

Label ingredients and food items, stocks bar area in an organized manner to adhere to Department of Health guidelines

Treat the Bar Lab with the respect it deserves, make sure it is clean and organized throughout the night

Stocks all wares and equipment needed for service

Clean and polish glassware and silverware

Ensure that mise trays are consistently stocked

Sanitize work areas and equipment, washes glassware, and takes out trash

Complete opening and closing side work checklists for daily shifts

Treat all areas of the restaurant with respect, clean and reset to zero when necessary

Catch up on all internal communication via Slack before your shift

Approach each shift with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and ready to contribute to the team’s overall goals

Always check in with any staff working in your respective space on arrival, see if you can help with anything before beginning your assigned duties

Complete other duties as assigned by management

Ask for help when you need it; asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness

Additional Duties Responsibilities :

Check in with bartenders regularly

Attend mandatory quarterly staff meetings

Work with Head Bartender to continuously improve standard operating procedures

Update knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities

Help to promote a safe and clean environment for co-workers, and guests. Maintain the ABK mantra.

Have a focus on always continuing your education and in all facets of our business.

Assist in training new hires by guiding them through training trails, answering their

questions, providing workflow advice, and teaching them Municipal Grand’s expectations, steps of service steps, and standards operating procedures.

Build relationships with regular guests; and maintain good relations with our neighborhood and industry community members

Act in a professional manner and represent Municipal Grand graciously whether you are in house, traveling, or at another local establishment

Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

Physical Demands :

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations

Required Qualifications :

Previous experience in a bar or hospitality setting

Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for customers

Attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency in beverage quality and presentation

Outstanding communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members

Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; and time for All Staff meetings and tastings

Patience and adaptability

Self-motivated and a team player

Desired Qualifications :

Have 1-2 years of Bar Prep experience in a high-volume establishment

Have sufficient skills, knowledge and personality to provide a memorable experience for our patrons

Benefits Highlight :

50% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Ample Paid-Time-Off

Eligible to participate in the company 401k program. The company does not currently match contributions.

Reporting Lines

The Bar Prep reports directly to all levels of management daily and collaborates with the leadership team as needed.