Cook

About The Birdie Bar The Birdie Bar is an upscale, experience-driven venue that combines the sophistication of a contemporary bar and casual restaurant with the excitement of state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators in Louisville, Colorado. Our guests come to relax, dine, socialize, and tee off in style. We pride ourselves on delivering top-tier service, a curated food and beverage program, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere for golf lovers and casual guests alike. Position Overview As a Cook , you'll be responsible for preparing and plating dishes with precision, speed, and attention to presentation and quality. You'll work in a clean, organized kitchen environment and collaborate with both front- and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth service—whether it's a busy Friday night, a private event, or a relaxed weekday lunch. This role is ideal for culinary professionals who take pride in their craft, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and want to be part of a supportive team at a concept that's as fun to work in as it is to dine in. Key Responsibilities 1. Provide Elevated Guest Service

• Deliver warm, attentive, and timely service in a polished yet relaxed environment.
• Engage with guests, offering recommendations and enhancing their overall golf, dining, and social experience.
• Engage directly with guests when they are in your immediate vicinity (greet all guests passing by the bar). 2. Prepare High-Quality, Elevated Dishes
• Execute menu items with precision, consistency, and attention to plating.
• Prepare small plates, shareables, flatbreads, salads, and seasonal specials with a focus on fresh ingredients and presentation. 3. Maintain Speed and Accuracy During Service
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, especially during peak hours, events, and tournament nights.
• Follow proper portioning, cooking, and timing standards to ensure consistent quality. 4. Collaborate with Kitchen and Front-of-House Teams
• Communicate clearly with managers, servers, bar staff, and hosts to ensure smooth and timely food delivery.
• Adjust pacing based on bar, lounge, dining room flow and golf bay timing. If needed, run food, bus tables, and wash dishes. 5. Ensure Cleanliness, Safety, and Sanitation
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation at all times.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper storage, labeling, and temperature checks. 6. Support Prep and Kitchen Readiness
• Assist with daily prep, including slicing, marinating, and assembling mise en place for wine-paired offerings.
• Restock stations and help set up for service before opening and clean down at close. 7. Contribute to Menu Consistency and Creativity
• Follow house recipes and prep lists accurately.
• Provide input on specials and new menu items that align with the venue's elevated, social dining concept. 8. Assist with Private Events and Group Dining
• Support special menus, buffet setups, and passed appetizers for private parties and events.
• Work with the chef and management to execute group orders efficiently and professionally. 9. Handle Equipment and Ingredients Responsibly
• Operate kitchen equipment ovens, cold storage, and prep tools safely and correctly. No grills or fryers!
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or equipment issues promptly. 10. Other duties as assigned Qualifications
• Two (2) years of high-volume back-of-the-house employment experience in a full-service restaurant or bar environment; experience with entertainment or experiential venues preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a guest-first mentality.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities and a desire to progress.
• Working knowledge of kitchen operations, food service standards, and sanitation standards.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• ServSafe certifications (or ability to obtain).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Previous customer service experience.

Competencies:

• Maintain professional relationships with employees, suppliers, patrons, partners, and community members.
• Pleasant, polite, engaging, professional manner and a neat and clean appearance. Ability to be discreet with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously taking care of guests and recommend appropriate solutions to common bar problems.
• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communications skills to maximize effectiveness with diverse employees, suppliers, customers, partners, and community members
• Relentless focus on the customer and The Birdie Bar mission, vision, values, and quality standards.
• Situational leadership and mature decision making when balancing issues requiring structure against those requiring flexibility or change.
• Ability to keep up with the trends and innovations in the industry.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, especially within view and ear shot of guests.
• Keeps The Birdie Bar General Manager promptly and fully informed of all kitchen or service-related issues. where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sanitary and organized workspace.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences while maintaining operational excellence.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operate phones, computers, printers, fax machines, audio/visual, security, copiers, and other office equipment. Compensation & Benefits
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing hospitality brand

Job Type :

Part-time/Full-Time Pay :

Base $20.00/hr

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Experience:

Restaurant:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

fluent English (Required)

License/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Louisville, CO 80027 (Required)

Work Location:

In person