Server

Centro Mexican Kitchen is a vibrant and passionate restaurant located in the heart of downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street West End. As part of the Big Red F collective, which is a group of locally owned and fiercely independent restaurants and bars rooted deeply in Boulder, Colorado, Centro Mexican Kitchen offers an authentic and rich dining experience focused on Mexican and Latin cuisine. With a commitment to delivering memorable hospitality and outstanding food and drink experiences, the restaurant prides itself on creating a hospitable environment that transports guests to the essence of Mexico through inspired flavors, regional drinks, and warm, attentive service.

The establishment embraces values of community connection, guest happiness, and team success, making it a notable destination for both locals and visitors alike. Centro Mexican Kitchen operates with a clear mission: to serve delicious and memorable hospitality through well-executed, gracious service and culturally rich food and beverages. This commitment is paired with a strong purpose to create outstanding memories and experiences around dining and drinking.

The server position at Centro Mexican Kitchen invites experienced and passionate service professionals to join a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun restaurant environment. Servers play a crucial role in bringing the restaurant’s vision to life by articulating the passion behind each dish and drink served. The job demands meticulous attention to detail, a thorough understanding of proper service etiquette, and excellent communication skills. Candidates who are experts in food and beverage service and have a genuine passion for Mexican and Latin cuisines will thrive in this role.

This is a role for candidates who remain calm under pressure, are eager to learn continually, and can adapt swiftly to a busy dining environment. Centro Mexican Kitchen offers full-time and part-time employment opportunities with flexible scheduling options, prioritizing availability during nights and weekends. Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $26.00 per hour with tips and offers the potential to earn additional income based on performance.

In addition to a competitive wage, the restaurant provides a supportive team tip pool model where tips are shared evenly among hourly employees, ensuring fairness and camaraderie within the team. Training and certification opportunities are provided, including TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) and Responsible Alcohol Service Certification. Being knowledgeable about tequila and mezcal is highly desired, and certifications such as Sommelier or Cicerone are considered advantageous.

Centro Mexican Kitchen also fosters employee growth through opportunities for advancement, comprehensive training, and personal development programs. The team enjoys numerous benefits including free uniforms, health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees after six months, paid sick time, wellness resources, employee discounts, and a flexible schedule. The restaurant’s commitment to equal opportunity hiring ensures an inclusive workplace that values humanity, kindness, and exceptional work ethic over personal preferences or backgrounds.

Joining Centro Mexican Kitchen means becoming part of a legacy that has been built by dedicated, passionate people since 1994 — a legacy that focuses on leadership, teamwork, learning, and mutual respect. The restaurant aims to offer not only a place of employment but a respected and welcoming home for its team members where they can grow, develop their skills, and share in the collective pride of delivering phenomenal hospitality and culinary experiences to every guest who walks through its doors.