Bartender

Auberge Collection•Santa Fe, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender serves guests in the bar and restaurant, preparing beverages and providing efficient, timely, caring, and high-quality service. The role requires knowledge of menu offerings and standard drinks to help guests choose beverages, as well as familiarity with spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, specials, and prices. The Bartender supports food-and-beverage sales, follows Bishop’s Lodge and Forbes standards, processes orders and payments accurately, and maintains a clean, well-stocked bar and a safe working environment.

Requirements

Must be of the minimum age to serve alcohol.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as a food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.
Superior professional appearance and manner, good character, and ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Nice To Haves

One year of foodservice or hospitality industry experience as a Bartender is preferred.
Good knowledge of spirits, beer, and wine.
Experience at a luxury hospitality property is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist guests with beverage and drink preparation and service in the bar and restaurant in an efficient and timely manner.
Engage with guests about their needs and satisfaction with beverages, providing consistently caring, high-quality service.
Know menu drink offerings and standard drinks to help guests choose beverages based on their preferences.
Comply with Bishop’s Lodge and Forbes standards in the Bar and Restaurant outlets.
Support food-and-beverage sales by knowing drinks, cocktails, spirits, other menu items, specials, and prices.
Take and place orders accurately and quickly, entering them into the Micros system and ensuring correct timing and billing.
Prepare guest checks accurately and collect payment or a signature as required.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean bar equipment and fittings.
Keep the bar well-stocked.
Use safe food-handling procedures and maintain a safe working environment by following food-safety guidelines.