Seasonal Cafe & Bar Team Member

About the Role

Rocky Mountain Paddleboard (RMP) is hiring friendly, reliable Café & Bar Team Members to join our Lakeside Café team for the summer season. This is a behind-the-counter service role where you’ll take guest orders, prepare drinks & snacks, and help create a great experience for visitors spending the day at the Boulder Reservoir. Think part barista, part bartender, part hospitality host — all in a fun lakefront environment. Our café sits right at the Boulder Reservoir and serves guests enjoying time on the water. Summer weekends can be busy and high-energy, so we’re looking for team members who enjoy staying active, working with people, and keeping service moving while maintaining a friendly, welcoming vibe.

What You’ll Do

• Take guest orders using Toast POS
• Handle cash and credit card transactions
• Prepare draft beer, kegged cocktails, canned beverages, coffee drinks, and non-alcoholic drinks
• Serve alcohol in compliance with Colorado liquor laws
• Prepare soft serve ice cream, pastries, and light snack items
• Follow opening and closing procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café and bar area
• Help keep the bar stocked and ready for high-volume summer service
• Support light retail organization and restocking
• Assist with food & beverage service during paddle board and athlete events

All service is completed behind the café bar/counter — there is no table service.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, positive, and guest-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and punctual
• 18+ years old (required to serve alcohol)
• Able to obtain Colorado TIPS certification
• Able to obtain Food Handler or ServSafe certification
• Comfortable using POS systems and handling cash
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Bonus if you:

• Have café, bar, or hospitality experience
• Enjoy working in a summer, lakefront environment
• Are looking for consistent seasonal work

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting up to 30 lbs
• Repetitive drink prep and cleaning tasks
• Ocassional outdoor event support

Compensation

• Minimum Wage + Tips
• Tips are pooled and shared among the FOH team
• Part-time seasonal role (15–20 hours per week)

Why Work With Us

• Beautiful Boulder Reservoir location
• High-energy summer atmosphere
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Opportunity to gain hospitality and bar service experience
• Part of a growing hospitality group