Bar Staff, Holiday Experience (Seasonal)

Description

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and guest-focused Bar Staff to join our team for Magical Winter Nights - a spectacular after-hours holiday event that transforms the Museum into a glowing celebration of light, sound and surprise.  

If you love crafting up some cheer and being part of creating a magical holiday experience, we want to hire you!

This is a seasonal, temporary position running from mid-October through January 5^th, 2027. This role will work 3-4 days/week. The weekly scheduled hours for this position are varied based on operational needs. You can generally expect to work 20-24 hours a week, but these hours may fluctuate. This position takes no tips.  Perfect for someone with a passion for events, customer service, and a touch of holiday magic!  

Job Class: Part-Time
Hiring Range: $23/hour. This position takes no tips.
Work Schedule: 3-4 days/week. 20-24 hours/week.
Direct Reports: 0

Essential Duties

• Festive Beverage Service: Mix, pour, garnish traditional cocktails, beer, wines and themed holiday specialty drinks or mocktails efficiently.
• Customer Service: Greet guests with holiday cheer, take orders and provide a warm welcoming experience that enhances the Magic Winter experience.
• Safety and compliance check: Follow liquor training, safety and standards to verify ids, legal age and monitor for intoxication.
• Maintain a clean, orderly bar, restock liquor as needed and keep everything orderly.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Must pass Responsible Vendor training and obtain ServSafe certification
• 6 months' experience working in a fast-paced bar
• Magical Winter Nights is an evening event. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required including December 24, December 31, and January 1.

Ideal Candidate will be/have:

• Aware of surroundings and can anticipate needs of guests
• Able to take initiative and engage with guests

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, October 9, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

DMNS Core Values

• We love science.


• We are curious, creative, and playful.


• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.


• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.