Restaurant Server Sportsbar

Sandia Resort & Casino; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a friendly server to provide exceptional service in our dining venues. You will take orders, serve food and beverages, and ensure guest satisfaction while coordinating with kitchen and bar staff.

The role requires upselling, knowledge of menu and beverage options, accuracy with payments, and adherence to safety and alcohol service guidelines. Previous restaurant or customer service experience is preferred; NM food handler certification may be

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Basic communication and math skills.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service and hospitality.
• Manages orders with accuracy and coordinates with kitchen/bar.
• Promotes menu items and upsells to increase guest satisfaction and revenue.
• Adheres to laws governing alcohol service and responsible beverage practices.
• Monitors guests for intoxication and notifies supervisor as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of restaurant offerings and local points of interest.
• Handles payments accurately and processes transactions.
• Performs opening/closing side work and participates in daily stand‑ups.
• Adheres to food safety regulations and teamwork expectations.
• Maintains clean, organized dining areas and proper hygiene.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Communication

Multitasking

Hygiene awareness

Tools

POS familiarity

Job description

Position Summary

Provides exceptional service and dining experiences to the guests. Responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring guest satisfaction through attentive and friendly service. Under general supervision, performs food and beverage activities in support of one of the restaurants in accordance with the respective outlet service guidelines.

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, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides excellent customer service and always establishes guest perception of restaurant service as that of exceptional hospitality and friendliness.
2. Manages orders from guests, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to special requests, while coordinating with kitchen and bar staff.
3. Promotes menu items, specials, and promotions to enhance guest satisfaction and increase revenue through upselling and suggestive selling techniques.
4. Adheres to all applicable laws and regulations governing alcohol service, including age verification and responsible beverage service practices.
5. Monitors and intervenes service to guests who appear intoxicated, and handles challenging situations with tact and diplomacy, notifies an on‑duty supervisor to follow up with the guests.
6. Maintains thorough knowledge of property information regarding restaurants, entertainment, lounges, marketing promotions, upcoming events as well as local points of interest.
7. Processes payments accurately and efficiently, handling cash, credit card transactions, and any forms of payment accordingly to established procedures.
8. Responsible for all opening and closing side work duties as assigned by management.
9. Participates in daily stand‑up meetings to ensure property information is understood.
10. Adheres to all food safety and hygiene regulations, responsible alcohol service guidelines, to ensure the well‑being of guests and compliance with legal requirements.
11. Works as part of a cohesive team, assisting fellow team members as needed, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
12. Maintains cleanliness, presentation, and organization of dining areas; including tables, chairs, and condiments stations, to provide a pleasant and inviting environment and adhering to food safety regulations.
13. Communication with supervisors and/or managers regarding guest issues that are in need of addressing.
14. 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

1. Preforms other job‑related responsibilities as assigned.
2. A quality guest service experience is an essential component for all Team members working at the Pueblo of Sandia particularly those positions assigned to work in all public areas.

Team Members in This Capacity

1. Serves as the initial point of contact for guest inquiries in a courteous and attentive manner.
2. Reflects a sense of trust, comfort and understanding by demonstrating empathy for guests when problems occur.
3. Resolves all issues in a timely manner, ensuring guest satisfaction and exceeding expectations. Possesses knowledge and understanding of all products and services offered.
4. Builds relationships with guests based upon respect, and confidence while maintaining a friendly, and approachable demeanor.

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

1. Knowledge of menu offering, including ingredients, cooking methods, and presentation, to effectively guide guests and answer inquiries.
2. Knowledge of beverage selection, including wines, cocktails, beers, and non‑alcoholic options.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, such as taking orders, serving tables, and processing payments.
4. Ability to follow instructions.
5. Exhibiting a strong commitment to the organization.
6. Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the general public and be attentive to customer’s needs.
7. Adaptability to navigate through dynamic and fast paced environments, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak periods and challenging situations.
8. Maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene.
9. Ability to perform basic math calculations and pass a basic math test.
10. Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food/drink preservation.
11. Knowledge of Tribal, federal, state and local sanitary regulations regarding the preparation, maintenance, storage and sales of food/drink products.
12. Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co‑workers and supervisors.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Able to stand and walk for long periods.
3. Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
4. Basic communication and math skills.
5. Available to work weekends and holidays.

Preferred:

1. Previous restaurant or customer service experience.
2. Point of Sale (POS) familiarity.

Progression Path – Server > Lead Server or Trainer > Bartender > Supervisor > Manager

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must successfully complete the New Mexico Food Handlers course upon hire.
2. Must have New Mexico Alcohol Server’s Certification prior to first day of work.
3. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
4. Will require a pre‑employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling – Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Finger Dexterity – Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand.
• Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing – Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position.
• Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.
• Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Seeing – The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
• Walking – Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces.
• Sitting – Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

List Working Conditions Required:

1. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions.
2. Work hours are subject to change with overtime work required.
3. Must be able to have a flexible work schedule to be able to work weekends and holidays if needed.
4. Subject to hazards, which may cause personal bodily harm, smoke, common colds, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
5. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft‑carpeted floors, outdoor surfaces, cement structures and surfaces.
6. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
7. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.
8. Specifically required movements include 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.