Shift lead/Bartender - Mister Oso Rino

Attention leaders!

Mister Oso in RiNo is looking for a driven hospitality leader to join our team! We’re seeking someone with strong bartending knowledge who’s ready to grow into management while still actively working behind the bar. Prior leadership experience is required, along with a passion for guest experience, team development, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Weekend availability a must!

Culinary Creative Group is more than just a hospitality management group; we are a culture and a philosophy; we have a strong belief in diversity, equity and inclusion; we are a community-focused, activist business.

We provide career opportunities; we aren't a job, people who work for us come to build careers. Our management umbrella includes: Aviano, Bar Dough, Senor Bear, Ash Kara, Mister Oso, Forget Me Not, Tap & Burger Concepts, and many more! Our concepts have been represented on Bon Appetit's 50 best restaurants in America and have been listed amongst the most anticipated restaurants list nationally from Food and Wine magazine.

We are one of the fastest growing independent restaurant groups in America, We employ Sommeliers, Cicerones, James Beard nominees, Food and Wine best chef nominees; and Top Chef contestants. There are amazing growth opportunities to advance and progress in your career. We believe in promoting from within and have many staff that are now managers and in some cases have become partners in our restaurants.

We strongly adhere to the following:

Our Mission: We create businesses that are welcoming, purposeful, and community driven.

Our Vision: To be progressive, socially-conscious leaders in our community.

Our Values: We exhibit an absolute devotion to guest and employee welfare. We do this courteously, with humility, honesty, integrity, and professionalism. We have a bias for action, and a propensity towards making decisions that leave our world a better place.

At Culinary Creative our love language is food and drink. The food is deeply personal and is rooted in a sense of place and time; our service is warm and professional. We choose to elevate who we serve over what we serve. Our service is executed best when we treat guests with kindness, respect, and humility.

The Culinary Creative is looking to add a line cook to our team. If you possess the following qualities we want to hear from you:

-Reliability + Trustworthiness
-Great Communication Skills
-Attention to detail + Organization
-You value the guest experience and take pride in your job.

What You'll Love About Us:

Lucrative Pay: We believe in pay equity and that everyone should invest in a quality experience for our guests and our employees.

A place to grow your career: we believe in growing and mentoring talent within our restaurants by focusing on growing staff and fostering leadership.

Benefits: All full time employees are eligible to participate in company health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Part time benefits available as well. Your company discount is extended to all restaurants in the group. There are ample opportunities to volunteer in community projects, to cross-train in other disciplines, and to stage throughout the group.

Collaboration: By fostering small, tightly knit teams we want you to closely work with our creative team and to work with us to create a healthy and vibrant work environment.

Please reply with your resume and preferred form of contact, we look forward to learning more about you.

PURPOSE

The Shift Lead assists in overseeing and managing restaurant operations while maintaining the highest standards of guest experience and supporting an efficient and profitable business performance during their assigned management shift. Shift Leads provide direction and oversight of restaurant staff under the supervision of salaried management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist GM and/or AGM in training restaurant staff including new hires.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings.
• Assist staff in completion of daily tasks.
• Provide coaching and direction to employees while escalating performance concerns to the GM and/or AGM.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with all aspects of the restaurant and dining experience.
• Help resolve minor guest issues in a professional and courteous manner while escalating serious guest complaints to the GM and/or AGM.
• Support labor efficiency by assisting with floor assignments and labor management with approval from the GM and/or AGM.
• Oversee shift transitions to ensure smooth team handoffs.
• Set up the bar bank and collect employee checkouts.
• Securely drop collected checkouts into the designated safe slot.
• Support daily sales reporting under the supervision of the GM and/or AGM.
• Assist with TOAST management functions only when clocked in as a manager.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards.
• Ensures compliance with alcoholic beverage regulations.
• Support GM and/or AGM with social media efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Ability to take direction and make decisions with the best interests of the business in mind.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent time management, organization, and delegation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Familiarity with food handling, safety, and restaurant guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• In lieu of degree, combination of education and years of experience will be considered.
• 1+ year of full-service restaurant leadership experience preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends, and holidays.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person