Bartender Sportsbar Part Time

The Pueblo of Sandia•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$7 - $8•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender provides fast, friendly, professional beverage and food service in the sports bar, crafting and serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering exceptional guest service. Responsibilities include taking orders, making recommendations, preparing drinks to recipe and portion standards, serving food as required, managing the bar area, processing transactions, maintaining inventory, and complying with alcohol-service regulations. The role includes setting up and closing the bar, stocking products, changing kegs, preparing garnishes, maintaining clean and safe workstations and equipment, securing and storing products, completing required paperwork and sales reconciliation, and reporting equipment issues or supply needs. The Bartender works collaboratively with team members, assists with training, attends pre-shift meetings, and represents the department through professional conduct and appearance. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve weather and temperature extremes, elevated noise, odors, dust, and potential exposure to bodily harm, illness, cuts, bruises, and burns. Work surfaces may be uneven, inclined, hard, or carpeted. Work hours may change and the schedule may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and overtime as needed. The position involves prolonged standing and walking as well as sitting, crouching, and other physical activities.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
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.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs; the working-conditions section also states the employee must be able to lift at least 150 lbs.
Basic communication and math skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide personalized service and take orders efficiently.
Ability to count money and make change correctly.
Excellent beverage knowledge, including ingredients, mixing, and pouring techniques using a jigger and wine carafe; knowledge of bartending, cocktailing, or barbacking skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of liquor, beer, and wine; knowledge of beverage preparation and delivery systems and bar and restaurant operations.
Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the public and attend to customer needs.
Experience with Point-of-Sale programs.
Detail-oriented with a strong customer-service focus.
Ability to follow written and oral directions from leadership.
Ability to maintain a safe work environment and high standards of personal hygiene.
Knowledge of basic sanitation in accordance with Indian Health Services requirements.
Ability to work harmoniously with diverse team members and foster cooperation.
Available to work weekends and holidays.
Available to work the required schedule, which may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of bartending, serving, or barback experience.
Knowledge of basic cocktails.
Familiarity with Point of Sale (POS) 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.
Prepare drinks according to recipes and proper pouring portions, using the required jigger and wine carafe.
Present drinks to guests or servers as required and accurately tender and present checks.
Set up the bar at the beginning of shifts, including stocking products, changing kegs, and preparing fruit garnishes.
Break down and clean the bar at closing, including removing trash and empty cups and wiping down counters, bottles, and stools.
Check bar equipment and report problems to the supervisory team; operate and maintain equipment and utensils according to guidelines and safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, stocked workstation and ensure glassware is clean and undamaged.
Operate the POS system, process transactions and change accurately, and account for cash, charge, and complimentary sales according to procedure.
Maintain financial controls and contact an on-duty supervisor or manager for register voids.
Follow alcohol-service laws and practices, verify identification, refuse service to intoxicated or impaired patrons, and notify a supervisor when needed.
Complete bar cleanup and closing tasks, return unused liquor, communicate restocking or ordering needs, and complete required closing paperwork.
Assist in training new team members and attend pre-shift meetings.
Complete daily sales, cash, and credit-card reconciliation; ensure products are secured and stored properly.
Complete incident documentation daily and temperature logs every shift when no barback is on duty.
Maintain cleanliness of IG cash registers and uphold professional conduct and appearance.
Maintain punctual and regular attendance according to the assigned schedule and attendance policy.
In the absence of a barback or server, change kegs using proper safety and lifting requirements and maintain and clear tables, including at closing, with proper sanitation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.