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How to Become a Bartender in Colorado Springs

No experience needed to start. Here’s the real path to your first shift in Colorado Springs — and how to get discovered once you’re ready.

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The fast path

  1. Learn the basics. Take a short bartending course or start as a barback in a busy Colorado Springs bar — both teach you the craft fast.
  2. Get certified. Grab your alcohol-service certification (TIPS or your local equivalent). Quick, cheap, and venues expect it.
  3. Get real reps. Work the volume — speed and consistency behind a real bar are what get you hired and tipped.
  4. Get discovered. Build a profile that shows your work and personality so Colorado Springs venues find and book you directly.

Where to start in Colorado Springs

These are the busiest nightlife pockets — where the shifts (and the tips) are:

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1 bartender gig open right now in Colorado Springs

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The Broadmoor
The Hotel Bar - Bartender
The Broadmoor
Bartender📍 Colorado Springs$23/hr

Upscale hotel bar seeking a skilled bartender with a strong work ethic. Pay range is $23-$32 per hour, including service charge. Historically, bartenders average $17-$26 per hour in service charge commissions.

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What you’ll make

Tejon Street downtown is the center of it, with Old Colorado City and Manitou drawing the tourist nights. Plan around roughly $135–$295 on a strong night with tips.

Get discovered

Once you’re ready, Startender gets you in front of the venues actually hiring. It’s a private, invite-only network where Colorado Springs bars and clubs find and book bartenders directly — free for talent. Build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found.

There are 1 bartender gigs open in Colorado Springs right now — get discovered for them.

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FAQ

How long does it take to become a bartender in Colorado Springs?
Most people can start in a few weeks. A bartending course runs 1–2 weeks; many Colorado Springs bars also train barbacks on the job and promote them. The real timeline depends on how fast you get reps behind a busy bar.
Do you need a license or certification to bartend in Colorado Springs?
You typically need an alcohol-service certification (like TIPS or your state/local equivalent) — it’s quick and inexpensive. Beyond that, Colorado Springs venues care most about speed, reliability and real experience.
Can you bartend in Colorado Springs with no experience?
Yes — most pros start as a barback, learn the bar, and move up. Pair that with a course or certification and a profile that shows you’re ready, and you can land your first shift fast.
How much do bartenders make in Colorado Springs?
Tejon Street downtown is the center of it, with Old Colorado City and Manitou drawing the tourist nights. Plan around roughly $135–$295 on a strong night with tips.

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