JOB DETAILS

Bartender

CompanyEl Five
LocationDenver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 22, 2026
About The Company
Guest driven. Groove friendly. Gastronomically equal. We’re into organic. Food that is locally grown. Not just locally grown food but locally grown community. Not just organic food, organic design and organic people. But Edible Beats isn’t about buzzwords. We walk the talk. Since we launched in late 2008, Edible Beats concept group has grown six-restaurants strong — Root Down, Linger, Root Down DIA, Ophelia’s, Vital Root, and El Five — and is known for responsibly grown and sourced, innovatively simple, vegetable-forward menus. Whether it’s our wind-powered buildings, or our 4,000-square-foot gardens in the middle of the city that supply our restaurants’ veggies, we’re always looking for ways to keep it real. And people enjoy us. We’ve been noted beyond the local news — from New York Times reviews to Cooking Channel stardom. Google us, you’ll see. Each Edible Beats restaurant thrives on inspired, upcycled design from their original buildings’ past lives: be it an adult video library turned boudoir-style gastrobrothel, a 1950s gas station turned mid-century neighborhood staple, or a mortuary turned eclectic LoHi gem. We at Edible Beats speak fluent flavor, celebrate diversity, and bleed integrity: in both the stories that we tell and in food that we serve.
About the Role

Description

Nestled high above LoHi on the fifth floor of 2930 Umatilla, El Five boasts spectacular, unobstructed views of the downtown Denver skyline. The menu pays tribute to Spain and the Mediterranean, featuring tapas & small plates built on bold flavors found throughout the region: Spain, North Africa, the Middle East. Inside, the highlight of the space is a large, open-air patio to enjoy incredible views of the Denver skyline.

In year 1 earn between $36–$40* per hour on average ( with tips included). Wages go higher from there based on tenure and proficiency. 

*Base wage of $19.29/hour plus tips through a tip pool system. Tips are shared across the team and added to your hourly pay

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to support you both in and out of work:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available for employees working 4+ shifts per week; eligible after 6 months)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor match (eligible after 1 year)
  • JOON wellness benefit
  • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with share vesting based on tenure (see below)
  • Paid leave
  • Employee discount
  • Family meal provided during shifts

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Ability to work in a high volume bar in a restaurant 
  • Background in chef & culinary driven food concepts w/ craft cocktail, wine, and beer programs & knowledge
  • Willingness to learn, manage, and communicate extensive ingredient & product knowledge 
  • Desire and ability to learn & work multiple positions over time 
  • Flexibility to operate comfortably in changing and fluid service environments with a broad range of guest expectations, from casual to fine dining
  • Committed to sustainable waste practices
  • Mindset around learning and personal development
  • Brings energy and a positive attitude
  • Works well collaboratively and individually
  • Strong knowledge of, and commitment to, high-integrity food handling/storage standards & procedures
  • Setting up, organizing, working, replenishing & cleaning a professional workstation

Requirements

  • Physical stamina to stand & move throughout the duration of a shift
  • Open availability including nights & weekends
  • Must be able to lift over 20lbs multiple times per shift

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Key Skills
High Volume Bar WorkCraft Cocktail KnowledgeWine KnowledgeBeer KnowledgeIngredient KnowledgeProduct KnowledgeCommunicationFlexibilityWaste PracticesLearningPositive AttitudeCollaborationIndividual WorkFood Handling StandardsWorkstation OrganizationPhysical Stamina
Categories
HospitalityFood & Beverage
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) With A 4% Safe Harbor MatchWellness BenefitEmployee Stock Ownership PlanPaid LeaveEmployee DiscountFamily Meal
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves working in a high-volume bar setting that features Spanish and Mediterranean tapas and small plates, requiring the employee to manage and communicate extensive product knowledge. Responsibilities also include setting up, organizing, working, replenishing, and cleaning a professional workstation while adhering to high-integrity food handling standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$36 - $40
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
85
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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