Event Bar/Concessions Worker

Las Cruces Convention Center; Las Cruces, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Convention Center in Las Cruces, NM, seeks an experienced bartender to set up and breakdown bar inventory, prepare garnishes and mixers, and manage stock for events. You will handle Clover POS transactions, maintain compliance with health codes, and support barbacks to ensure a fully stocked bar throughout the event.

Candidates should be 21+, have mixology knowledge, strong customer service, and be comfortable with cash handling and quick pace changes.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of mixology.
• Attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic working knowledge of bar operations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment at a quick pace.
• Comfortable with cash handling and following cash handling procedures.
• Comply with current health codes and alcohol compliance.
• Possess a current New Mexico Alcohol Beverage Control Server and Food Handlers Certificate.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down of inventory at assigned bar/concession stand.
• Prepare garnishes/mixers for cocktails and polishes barware.
• Inventory assigned bar and concession stand before and after every event on inventory forms.
• Handles a cash register that accepts all forms of payment through the Clover point of sale system.
• Prepare and finalize appropriate inventory and sales closeout sheets.
• Ensure all health codes are followed.
• Work in conjunction with barbacks during event to keep bar fully stocked.
• Serves customers in accordance with Legend Global alcohol policy.
• Establishes and maintains positive client relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mixology knowledge

Customer service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Communication

Bar operations

Math skills

Adaptability

Health code compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and break down of inventory at assigned bar/concession stand
• Prepare garnishes/mixers for cocktails and polishes barware
• Inventory assigned bar and concession stand before and after every event on inventory forms
• Handles a cash register that accepts all forms of payment through the Clover point of sale system
• Prepare and finalize appropriate inventory and sales closeout sheets
• Ensure all health codes are followed
• Work in conjunction with barbacks during event to keep bar fully stocked
• Serves customers in accordance with Legend Global alcohol policy
• Establishes and maintains positive client relationships
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Knowledge of mixology
• Attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic working knowledge of bar operations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment at a quick pace
• Comfortable with Cash handling and following cash handling procedures
• Comply with current health codes and alcohol compliance
• Possess a current New Mexico Alcohol Beverage Control Server and Food Handlers Certificate
• Must be able to pass a background check

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous bartending experience preferred

Physical Demands:

• Walking the length of the facility
• Standing for long periods of time
• Work outside for some events
• Daily lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Reaching and stooping
• Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.