A Bartender mixes and prepares cocktails and serves drinks to customers. Works with other wait staff in a bar or restaurant; checks to be sure that customers are legal drinking age. May work at private parties.
Love DIY, great cocktails, and creating memorable experiences? Upstairs Circus is looking for an energetic, customer-focused Creative Assistant/Bartender to join our team at our Denver Tech Center location! If you enjoy making people feel welcome, have a passion for arts and crafts, and thrive in a fast-paced, interactive environment, we'd love to meet you. This is a part-time position with hours that fluctuate throughout the year based on business needs and seasonality. We're looking for team members who are available nights, weekends, and holidays , with Saturday and Sunday availability required . Flexibility is essential, including the ability to pick up additional weekday shifts as needed. This Is More Than a Bartending Job Our guests come to Upstairs Circus to create first and drink second. Every Creative Assistant is cross-trained in all areas of the business—from bartending and guest check-in to assisting with DIY projects on the workshop floor. At the beginning of each shift, you'll be assigned to either the bar or the project pick-up station , but everyone is expected to jump in wherever they're needed. When the bar slows down, you'll transition to the workshop floor to check in with guests, answer questions, demonstrate techniques, and help ensure everyone leaves with a project they're proud of. If you're looking to spend your entire shift behind the bar, this probably isn't the right fit. If you enjoy interacting with people, staying busy, and creating memorable guest experiences, you'll fit right in. About Upstairs Circus Upstairs Circus is where a DIY workshop meets a cocktail bar.
Our motto says it all:
Create. Drink. Be Merry. Guests choose from a variety of DIY projects while enjoying handcrafted cocktails, beer, and wine in a fun, social atmosphere. Our Creative Assistants are a huge part of what makes that experience unforgettable. What You'll Do Deliver exceptional customer service from the moment guests arrive until they leave. Welcome guests, check them into Project Socials, and get them started. Explain projects, distribute project kits, and demonstrate tools and techniques. Circulate throughout the workshop, assisting guests with their DIY projects. Troubleshoot projects and offer creative tips to help every guest succeed. Bartend and provide responsible alcohol service, including beer, wine, and cocktails. Move seamlessly between the bar and the workshop floor based on business needs. Create a fun, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere for workshops, events, and private parties. Assist with opening and closing duties. Prep project kits, organize tools, maintain inventory, and keep the shop clean and organized. Jump in wherever needed to ensure every guest has an exceptional experience. You'll thrive here if you are: Looking for a flexible, part-time position. Available nights, weekends, and holidays (Saturday & Sunday required). Willing to pick up additional weekday shifts when needed. Comfortable working in every area of the business, including bartending, guest check-in, project assistance, and shop operations. Passionate about arts, crafts, DIY, or excited to learn new creative skills. Friendly, outgoing, and confident engaging with guests. A self-starter who takes initiative and stays productive without constant direction. A team player who enjoys helping wherever needed. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older . Previous service industry experience preferred (bartending or serving is a plus). Bartending experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate. TIPS Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire). Compensation This is a tipped position with a base pay of $11.40-$14.42 per hour , depending on experience. Our Creative Assistants currently average $25+ per hour when combining hourly wages and tips. Actual earnings vary based on business levels, shift availability, and season. Tips are shared amongst all team members on shift. Why You'll Love Working Here Every day is different. You'll learn new creative skills while helping guests create something they're proud of. You'll work in a fun, upbeat environment where hospitality and creativity come together. No two shifts are the same—you might bartend, teach, troubleshoot projects, celebrate milestones, or help someone discover a new hobby. You'll be part of a close-knit team that works hard, supports one another, and has a lot of fun along the way. Please Note This is a highly interactive, hands-on position. Our guests come to Upstairs Circus for the creative experience, and our Creative Assistants are essential to making that experience fun, engaging, and successful. If you love connecting with people, staying active, and helping others create something memorable, we'd love to hear from you. Local candidates only.
