BARTENDER SPORTS BAR

The Pueblo of Sandia; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pueblo of Sandia seeks an experienced bartender to deliver fast, friendly service at our bar and restaurant venues in Albuquerque, NM. You will craft cocktails and pour wine, beer, and non‑alcoholic beverages while upholding high hospitality standards.

Responsibilities include bar setup, stock management, cash handling, and POS transactions. You will ensure compliance with alcohol service laws, assist in training new staff, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• One year bartending experience in a similar venue preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly beverage and food service at the bar.
• Mix and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non‑alcoholic drinks with accuracy.
• Operate the POS system and manage cash, credit, and checks securely.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, stock, and inventory; follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Verify customer IDs and comply with responsible beverage service regulations.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Position Summary

Provides fast, friendly, professional beverage and food services with multiple bars, and restaurants. Responsible for crafting and serving a wide variety of beverages while providing exceptional guest service including: preparing drinks, managing the bar area, handling transactions, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with alcohol service regulations. Collaborates with a dynamic team, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and hospitality. Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, providing opportunities for qualified team members, and contributing towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional service to guests by taking orders, making recommendations, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Crafts and serves a wide range of beverages including cocktails, beer, wine, and non‑alcoholic drinks.
• Serves food items as required. Prepares drinks with proper pouring portions and ingredients according to recipe with correct jigger and wine carafe usage, required for all pours. Presents drinks to guests or servers as required.
• Sets up the bar area at beginning of shift to include but not limited to stock products and change kegs to ensure all offerings are present, as well as slicing fruit used for garnish. Breaks down the bar area at closing to include but not limited to removal of empty cups and trash, wiping down bar tops and back counters, wiping down bottles, and wiping down bar stools.
• Checks equipment (ice machine, refrigerator, chillers, glass washers, draft system) and reports problems to supervisory team. Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean bar and stocked workstation in accordance with established health and safety guidelines.
• Operates POS System, rings proper amount into the register and gives the guest or server the correct change; accounts for all cash, charge, and complimentary sales according to established procedure. Maintains integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities.
• Adheres to all applicable laws and regulations governing alcohol service, including age verification and responsible beverage service practices. Refuses service to guests who appear intoxicated, and handles challenging situations with tact and diplomacy, notifying an on‑duty supervisor to follow up with the guests.
• Responsible for clean‑up of bar/workstation, removal of portable bar to storage area, returns unused liquor, advises bar back or supervisor of items needed to be restocked/ordered, and completes all closing bar paperwork as required.
• Responsible for contacting on‑duty supervisor or manager for all register voids.
• Assists in the training of new team members.
• Ensures glassware is clean (no spots or fingerprints) and free of damage (chips or cracks).
• Ensures that the bar is stocked correctly.
• Attends pre‑shift meetings – daily specials, service issues and promotions.
• Completes daily sales/cash/credit card reconciliation.
• Ensures all product is properly secured and stored.
• Ensures responsible alcohol service requirements are upheld by oneself as well as co‑workers to include checking all patrons for valid identification and refusing service to impaired patrons.
• Ensures incident documentation is completed on a daily basis.
• Ensures temperature logs are completed every shift, in the absence of a barback on duty.
• Ensures that IG cash registers are maintained for cleanliness.
• Represents the department positively through professional conduct and appearance.
• Responsible for accurately tendering and presenting checks to guests.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
• In absence of barback or server: changes kegs in accordance with proper safety and lifting requirements. Responsible for maintenance of tables including the ongoing removal of empty glassware and clearing of tables at closing time, with proper sanitation.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, provide personalized service and take orders efficiently. Possess the ability to count money/change correctly. Excellent beverage knowledge including ingredients, proper mixing, and proper pouring technique with jigger and wine carafe required, including knowledge of bartending/cocktailing/barbacking skills. Comprehensive knowledge of liquor, beer, and wines; knowledge of alcoholic beverage preparation and delivery systems; knowledge of bar and restaurant operations. Interpersonal skills – considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others; adjusts approaches to suit different people and situations; may deal with people who are difficult, hostile, or distressed. Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the general public and be attentive to customer’s needs. Experience with Point‑Of‑Sale programs. Detail oriented with strong customer service focus. Ability to follow written and oral directions given by leadership. Ability to maintain a safe work environment for oneself and others. Maintains the highest standard of personal hygiene. Knowledge of basic sanitation in accordance with Indian Health Services requirements. Ability to work harmoniously with diverse team members, fostering a cooperative environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required

• High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One (1) year of bartending experience in another venue with similar volume.

Preferred

• Two (2) years of bartending experience in venue with a full liquor license.

Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.

License/Certifications/Registrations

• Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
• Will require a pre‑employment and random drug screening.
• Must obtain and maintain a New Mexico Alcohol Server’s License prior to hire date.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors and is subject to weather and temperature extremes. Work hours subject to change. Must be available to work required schedule which may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and overtime as needed. Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; diseases; cuts, bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.

Must be able to lift at least 150 lbs. Specific required movements include the following: trunk – bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry; arms – reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate; legs – lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate; hands – grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination, and overall and finger dexterity.

Job Location

Albuquerque, NM 87113

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$7.08 - $8.86 hourly

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Sports Bar