Bartender Pool Part Time

Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $7.08 - $7.97

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Split Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays

Job Description

The Pueblo of Sandia is a respected community-focused establishment committed to upholding the highest standards in hospitality, integrity, fairness, and collaboration. It operates multiple bars and restaurants that serve a diverse clientele, aiming to provide exceptional beverage and food services. The organization emphasizes professional development, teamwork, and recognition for performance excellence. The Pueblo of Sandia is dedicated to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce while offering career growth opportunities and contributing to the community's ongoing success. This dynamic cultural and business entity operates under principles of respect and quality, ensuring a fulfilling work environment and guest experience.

The role of Bartender at Pueblo of Sandia involves providing fast, friendly, and professional beverage and food services across various bar locations and restaurants. Candidates in this position will be responsible for crafting and serving a wide variety of beverages, including cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, while delivering exceptional guest service. The role requires managing the bar area efficiently, preparing drinks with precise measurements, and ensuring compliance with alcohol service regulations. Key responsibilities encompass maintaining inventory levels, operating POS systems to handle transactions accurately, and upholding the cleanliness and safety of the bar workstation in adherence to health and sanitation guidelines. Bartenders work as part of an energetic and professional team, helping train new employees and collaborating closely with supervisors to maintain high service standards. This position demands excellent beverage knowledge, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations tactfully, including responsibly refusing service to intoxicated guests. Overall, the Bartender position at Pueblo of Sandia offers a rewarding work environment for those passionate about hospitality and committed to exemplary service.

Job Requirements

Must be able to pass stringent background investigation
will require pre-employment and random drug screening
must obtain Food Handlers certification upon hire
must obtain and maintain a New Mexico Alcohol Server's License prior to hire date
must be at least 21 years of age
able to stand and walk for long periods
able to lift up to 25 lbs
basic communication and math skills
available to work weekends and holidays
able to lift at least 150 lbs
must be punctual and maintain regular attendance
available to work variable hours including days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and overtime
must be able to handle physical demands including balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, finger dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, seeing, walking, sitting, standing, stooping, and talking

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age
able to stand and walk for long periods
able to lift up to 25 lbs
basic communication and math skills
available to work weekends and holidays
6 months to one year of bartending, serving or barback experience preferred
knowledge of basic cocktails preferred
familiarity with Point of Sale (POS) systems preferred
exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
ability to count money/change correctly
excellent beverage knowledge including ingredients and mixing techniques
comprehensive knowledge of liquor, beer, and wines
knowledge of alcoholic beverage preparation and delivery systems
knowledge of bar and restaurant operations
interpersonal skills to address needs and handle difficult people appropriately
experience with POS programs
detail oriented with strong customer service focus
ability to follow directions from leadership
ability to maintain a safe work environment
highest standard of personal hygiene
basic sanitation knowledge per Indian Health Services
ability to work harmoniously in a team environment

Job Duties

Provides exceptional service to guests by taking orders, making recommendations, and ensuring a positive experience
crafts and serves a wide range of beverages including cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks
serves food items as required and prepares drinks with proper pouring portions and ingredients according to recipe with correct jigger and wine carafe usage
sets up the bar area at beginning of shift including stocking products and changing kegs, slicing fruit for garnish
breaks down the bar area at closing including removal of empty cups and trash, wiping down bar surfaces and stools
checks equipment and reports problems to supervisory team, operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required
maintains a clean bar and stocked workstation following health and safety guidelines
operates POS system, handling cash/charge sales accurately and maintaining financial controls
adheres to alcohol service laws including age verification and responsible beverage service practices
refuses service to intoxicated guests and manages such situations with tact and diplomacy
responsible for bar/workstation clean-up and completing closing procedures
assists in training new team members
ensures glassware is clean and free of damage
attends pre-shift meetings about specials, service, and promotions
completes daily sales and cash reconciliation
maintains secure and proper product storage
documents incidents daily
ensures temperature logs are kept
maintains cleanliness of cash registers
represents department professionally
punctual and regular attendance
performs other job-related duties as assigned
changes kegs following safety requirements in absence of barback or server
maintains clean tables including removal of glassware and clearing at closing with sanitation