Bartender - Burque Brews Albuquerque Sunport

FRESQUEZ CONCESSIONS INC•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$7 - $7

About The Position

As a bartender, you must be friendly and outgoing, and possess excellent communication skills. In this role you will mix and serve drinks to guests, either directly or through wait staff, and take food orders. You will be expected to mix and match ingredients in order to create classic and innovate drinks in accordance with guests’ needs and expectations. Your role is to enhance the guest experience, making their visit enjoyable. Consistency is a key element in creating a positive guest experience. Organization and the ability to act quickly and effectively is also important, as is independent judgment skills. Our bartenders play a critical role, as it is his/her responsibility to make sure our guests are delighted in their visit and leave with the best guest experience possible. At all times, bartenders are expected to be attentive to our guest needs and make them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

Requirements

Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
Must be able to work unsupervised.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room staff.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Must have a New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit and a Food Handlers Certificate
Organization, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Excellent Listening and Communication Skills, Ethical Conduct, High Integrity, Personal Responsibility and Initiative, Safety Conscious, Cleanliness, General Math Skills, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Building, Independent Judgment, Problem-Solving Skills, and Conflict Resolution Skills
Strong knowledge and understanding of company and FDA standards, processes and procedures.
Detail oriented.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Team Player – Ability to act in a collaborative manner which contributes to creating an environment of respect and professionalism displayed at all times toward management, co-workers, guests, and vendors.
Effective organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible and adept at varying and changing demands.
Able to work at a fast pace in an effective manner.
Effective interpersonal communication and interpersonal skills with guests and co-workers including dishwashers, cooks, other servers, bartenders, supervisors and management.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret general business rules and technical procedures.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information and respond to questions from management and team members.
A minimum of 1-year restaurant/bartending experience required.
Restaurant industry experience preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant food safety and sanitation laws, principles, procedures, and practices.
Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Satisfactory completion of a background check in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Nice To Haves

Restaurant industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Check identification of each guest to confirm it meets legal drinking age
Serve alcohol and non-alcohol related beverages
Plan and present bar menu – Take and submit food orders
Assess guest needs and preferences and make recommendations
Maintain overall bar and utensil cleanliness
Stock and restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
Prepare drink garnishment
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
Cash handling; balance cash receipts
Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests
Comply with all food and beverage regulations
Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
Helps guests select food and beverages by presenting menu; suggesting courses; explaining restaurant specialties; identifying appropriate alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; answering food preparation questions.
Serves orders by picking up and delivering guests' choices as appropriate.
Responds to additional guest requirements by inquiring of needs.
Obtains revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment; returning change or credit card and signature slip to guests.
Stays up to date on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items.
Performing basic bar cleaning tasks as needed or directed by management.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant; inviting guests to return.
Assist with other restaurant functions including other assigned duties as needed. Must be able to fill in as needed.