Bartender

Bishop's Lodge • Santa Fe, NM

3d

About The Position

The Bartender assists guests with beverage and drink preparation and provides timely service in the bar and restaurant. The role involves engaging with guests about their needs and satisfaction, explaining drink offerings and standard beverages, and delivering caring, high-quality service in accordance with Bishop’s Lodge and Forbes standards.

The Bartender supports food and beverage revenue by maintaining knowledge of drinks, cocktails, spirits, menu items, specials, and prices. They take and enter orders accurately in the Micros system, ensure correct timing and billing, prepare guest checks, and collect payment or signatures. The role also includes maintaining and cleaning bar equipment, keeping the bar stocked, and following safe food-handling practices and food safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Must meet 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 certifications, such as a food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable.
• Good character and ability to work in a fast-paced team.
• Superior professional appearance and manner.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with beverage and drink preparation and serve the bar area and restaurant efficiently and promptly.
• Engage with guests about their needs and satisfaction with beverages, providing caring, high-quality service.
• Know the menu’s drink offerings and standard drinks to help guests choose beverages based on their preferences.
• Comply with Bishop’s Lodge and Forbes standards for the bar and restaurant outlets.
• Support food and beverage sales by knowing drinks, cocktails, spirits, other menu items, specials, and prices.
• Take and enter orders accurately and quickly into the Micros system, 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 in accordance with food-safety guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed