Bartender Council Room

The Pueblo of Sandia•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$7 - $8•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender provides fast, friendly, and professional beverage and food service at the Council Room, crafting and serving a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering exceptional guest service. The role includes taking orders, making recommendations, serving food as required, managing and stocking the bar, handling payments, maintaining inventory, and complying with alcohol-service, health, and safety regulations. The Bartender works collaboratively with team members and represents the department through professional conduct and appearance. The position requires setting up and closing the bar, preparing drinks to recipe and portion standards, maintaining clean and serviceable equipment and glassware, and completing required financial, temperature, and incident documentation. The Bartender also supports training, attends pre-shift meetings, and may perform barback or server duties when those team members are absent. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve changing schedules, prolonged standing and walking, physical hazards, and exposure to weather, temperature extremes, and elevated noise.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Able to stand and walk for long periods.
Able to lift up to 25 lbs; the working-conditions section also states the ability to lift at least 150 lbs.
Basic communication and math skills, including the ability to count money and change correctly.
Available to work weekends and holidays; the required schedule may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and overtime as needed.
Must successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
Must complete pre-employment and random drug screening.
Must obtain Food Handler certification upon hire.
Must obtain and maintain a New Mexico Alcohol Server’s License prior to the hire date.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to provide attentive, personalized service to the public.
Excellent beverage knowledge, including ingredients, mixing, pouring techniques, and use of a jigger and wine carafe; knowledge of bartending, cocktailing, and barbacking skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of liquor, beer, and wine, alcoholic beverage preparation and delivery systems, and bar and restaurant operations.
Experience with point-of-sale programs.
Detail-oriented with a strong customer-service focus and ability to follow written and oral directions.
Ability to maintain a safe work environment, maintain personal hygiene, and apply basic sanitation knowledge in accordance with Indian Health Services requirements.
Ability to adapt communication and approach to different people and situations, including difficult, hostile, or distressed people.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with diverse team members.
Ability to perform listed physical activities, including balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, sitting, standing, stooping, grasping, and fine-finger tasks; duties may require bending, twisting, carrying, and coordination.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of bartending, serving, or barback experience.
Knowledge of basic cocktails.
Familiarity with point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional guest service by taking orders, making recommendations, and ensuring a positive experience.
Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and food items as required, following recipes, portions, and pouring procedures.
Set up the bar at the beginning of the shift by stocking products, changing kegs as needed, and preparing fruit garnishes.
Break down and clean the bar at closing, including removing trash and empty cups, wiping surfaces, bottles, and stools, and returning portable bars and unused liquor to storage.
Check bar equipment and report problems to the supervisory team; operate and maintain equipment and utensils according to established guidelines and safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and stocked bar and workstation, and ensure glassware is clean and undamaged and products are properly secured and stored.
Operate the POS system, correctly process transactions and change, account for cash, charge, and complimentary sales, and maintain financial controls.
Complete daily sales, cash, and credit card reconciliation; contact an on-duty supervisor or manager for register voids and complete required closing paperwork.
Follow alcohol-service laws and responsible beverage-service practices, including checking identification, refusing service to impaired or underage patrons, and notifying a supervisor about challenging situations.
Complete incident documentation daily and temperature logs each shift when a barback is not on duty; maintain register cleanliness.
Advise the barback or supervisor about items that need restocking or ordering.
Attend pre-shift meetings covering specials, service issues, and promotions.
Assist with training new team members and work harmoniously with a diverse team.
Accurately tender and present checks to guests and maintain professional conduct and appearance.
Maintain punctual and regular attendance in accordance with the assigned schedule and attendance policy.
When a barback or server is absent, change kegs in accordance with safety and lifting requirements and maintain tables by clearing glassware and sanitizing at closing.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.