About Us

73 Cafe is a specialty coffee and café operation inside The Gant Hotel in Aspen, Colorado. We serve hotel guests and Aspen locals with craft coffee, seasonal beverages, fresh pastries, and light fare — alongside poolside food and beverage service, room service, and a curated retail selection. We’re looking for a warm, skilled, and detail-oriented Café Server to join our front-of-house team.

The Role

This is not a “just take orders” position. The Café Server at 73 Cafe is a hospitality professional who delivers the full guest experience — from a genuine welcome at the counter to a perfectly presented drink at the table, a poolside order delivered with care, or a room service tray that arrives exactly right. You’ll work across every service area in the operation: the café floor, the espresso bar, the pool deck, and room service. You’ll learn specialty coffee, develop real service skills, and grow inside a small team where your work is visible and valued. For the right person, this role is a direct stepping stone to Lead Barista or Shift Supervisor as 73 Cafe continues to grow.

What You’ll DoGreet every guest with genuine warmth — hotel visitors, Aspen locals, and first-timers alike — and deliver attentive, unhurried serviceTake and deliver orders accurately across the café, including coffee and espresso drinks, food items, and retail purchasesLearn and execute the full espresso and beverage program: pulling shots, steaming milk, and preparing all menu drinks to 73 Cafe’s quality standardMaintain the café floor during service: bus and reset tables promptly, keep the condiment station stocked, and ensure the dining area is clean and inviting at all timesSet up and manage the pastry and food display case: arrange items attractively, label accurately, rotate stock, and pull expired itemsStaff and serve the hotel’s seasonal poolside food and beverage operation: take orders, deliver drinks and food, and maintain a guest-ready pool areaPrepare and deliver room service orders to guest rooms: assemble trays with attention to detail, deliver within the promised timeframe, and present with professionalismProcess all transactions accurately through the POS system: cash, credit card, digital payments, and room chargesSupport daily opening and closing procedures: stocking, cleaning, equipment setup, cash drawer counts, and end-of-day reconciliationAssist with retail sales: answer guest questions about packaged coffee and merchandise, restock displays, and process purchasesCommunicate guest feedback, supply needs, and any service issues to the Lead Barista or Manager on dutyFollow all food safety, allergen awareness, and responsible alcohol service protocols

What We’re Looking For1+ year of experience in a café, restaurant, coffee shop, or hotel food and beverage environmentGenuine hospitality instinct — you enjoy making people feel welcome and noticedAbility to work at a steady, focused pace during busy service while staying warm and attentive with guestsComfort learning espresso and coffee skills; prior barista experience is a plus but not required — we’ll train the right personStrong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitudeReliability and punctuality — a small team depends on every person showing up, on time, ready to workValid food handler’s certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred (Not Required)Barista or specialty coffee experienceExperience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end café environmentPool service, room service, or in-room dining experienceTIPS certification or responsible alcohol service training. Experience with POS systems and cash handlingFamiliarity with the Aspen or Colorado mountain resort marketBilingual English/Spanish

Compensation & hourly rate, tip pool participation — a meaningful part of total compensationHealth insurance subsidyPaid time off, sick leave, and company holidays. Free coffee and discounted employee meals during scheduled shiftsSki pass benefit or subsidy (seasonal availability)Support for SCA certifications, coffee education, and professional developmentEmployee discounts on hotel services, F&B, and retailDirect pathway to Lead Barista or Shift Supervisor — internal promotion is always preferred at 73 & Physical Requirements

Variable schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Peak seasons (winter and summer) may require extended hours. Expect up to 8–10 hours on your feet, carrying trays and supplies up to 30 lbs, and working across the café, pool deck, and hotel corridors at 7,908 feet elevation.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person