Bartender Pool Part Time

Pueblo of Sandia is a tribal government and community organization committed to the welfare, development, and prosperity of its members. It focuses on providing essential services and opportunities that contribute to the cultural, social, and economic growth of the community. The organization operates various hospitality and service venues, including multiple bars and restaurants, which emphasize delivering high-quality and professional customer service. Pueblo of Sandia is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture grounded in integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. They prioritize attracting and retaining qualified team members to ensure both operational success and long-term sustainability. This philosophy supports a diverse and dynamic team environment where each individual is valued for their contribution and opportunities for career growth are consistently provided.

The Bartender role at Pueblo of Sandia holds a critical position within their dining and beverage service operations. This role involves providing fast, friendly, and professional beverage and food service across several bars and restaurants on the premises. A Bartender is responsible for crafting a wide variety of cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages with precision and artistic presentation. The position also includes serving food items as needed, managing the bar area efficiently, and maintaining inventory levels to support smooth operations. Handling transactions accurately and adhering strictly to alcohol service regulations to ensure guest safety are essential components of the role. Bartenders at Pueblo of Sandia must work collaboratively with colleagues, uphold the highest hospitality standards, and represent the department positively through professional conduct and appearance.

Success in this role requires not only strong beverage knowledge and mixology skills but also excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage guests warmly and tactfully handle challenging situations, including refusing service to intoxicated individuals when necessary. The position demands attentiveness to detail in cleaning and maintaining the bar area in accordance with health and safety standards, as well as proficiency in operating point-of-sale systems. This role offers an opportunity for career progression from barback to bartender, supervisor, and ultimately to managerial positions, supporting personal and professional development within Pueblo of Sandia's thriving hospitality division. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, subject to varying conditions and operating hours that encompass nights, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime shifts. Overall, becoming part of Pueblo of Sandia as a Bartender means joining a dedicated team focused on exceptional guest experiences, teamwork, and community values.