Banquet Bartender

Heritage Hotels & Resorts • Albuquerque, NM

5d

About The Position

Heritage Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Bartender to provide beverage service for banquets, meetings, and special events. The role contributes to guest satisfaction and event success through professional service, attention to detail, and responsible alcohol service.

The Banquet Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards. The role includes setting up, stocking, maintaining, and breaking down banquet bar stations based on event needs and BEOs; keeping bar areas clean and organized; monitoring guest alcohol consumption; verifying identification; and complying with New Mexico alcohol service laws. The bartender also processes orders accurately during high-volume events and coordinates with banquet teams, kitchen staff, and leadership to support seamless event execution.

The position requires a professional appearance and adherence to company service, safety, and sanitation standards. It is part-time, with flexible availability required for nights, weekends, and holidays. The listed pay is $13–$15 per hour.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced event environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Working knowledge of bar equipment, drink preparation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current New Mexico Food Handler Certification required.
• Current Alcohol Server Certification required.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High-volume and/or fine dining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, attentive, and professional beverage service in banquet and event settings.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages following established recipes and presentation standards.
• Set up, stock, maintain, and break down banquet bar stations based on event needs and BEOs.
• Keep bar areas clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout events.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and practice responsible alcohol service.
• Verify guest identification and comply with New Mexico alcohol service laws.
• Communicate with banquet teams, kitchen staff, and leadership to support event execution.
• Process guest orders accurately and efficiently during high-volume events.
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow company service, safety, and sanitation standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including a 25% 401(k) match.
• Employee discounts across Heritage Hotels, restaurants, spa, and retail.
• Complimentary meals during scheduled shifts.
• Free employee parking.
• Opportunities to grow skills and career by working across multiple hotel locations, with the possibility of building a full-time schedule and accessing full-time benefits.
• Supportive, people-first culture rooted in New Mexico pride and community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED