Seasonal Pool Bartender

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; New Mexico; On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Buffalo Thunder is seeking a bartender to greet customers, take orders, and prepare a variety of cocktails and drinks in a fast-paced bar setting. You will ensure courteous service while observing legal limits on alcohol and maintaining bar cleanliness.

Hires require at least 21 years of age with PPABC liquor certification or course completion where applicable; weekend shifts and overtime are expected. High school diploma or GED is required, with 6 months of bartending experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 6 months bartending experience; 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and takes orders; handles requests and complaints promptly and courteously.
• Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks per recipes.
• Prepares garnishes, serves wine/beer, and maintains bar cleanliness.
• Balances the bank and processes payments; informs supervisors of cut-offs.
• Adheres to NM liquor laws and safety standards; works weekends/holidays.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Knowledge of NM liquor laws

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $9.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation + Tips
• Employee Type Part Time
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

FLSA STATUS: This is a full-time or part-time, hourly, non-exempt position

JOB PURPOSE: To bartend and meet customers’ needs while observing legal limit of alcohol consumption.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greets customers and takes orders. Handles all customer requests and complaints promptly and in a courteous manner
• Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to customers following standard recipes.
• Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks. Serves wine and draught or bottled beer. Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Maintains bank in accordance with banking procedures. Signs, counts, and balances bank. Collects money for drinks and gives change,
• Informs supervisors of potential “cut-offs”, i.e. customers that exceed the legal limit of alcohol consumption
• Informs management of liquor and supply needs
• Places bottled goods and glasses to make attractive display
• Keeps bar area clean and includes sweeping, wiping down counter tops, beer towers, sink areas, reach-in coolers and cupboards, trash removal, and breaks down empty boxes. May be required to mop back hallway
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• PPABC Liquor Certification or successful completion of the PPABC Liquor Certification course
• Knowledge, ability, and skill in mixing a variety of alcoholic beverages
• Good verbal communication and customer relations skills
• Ability to handle a variety of customer requests and personalities with ease and confidence
• Must be people oriented
• Good knowledge of New Mexico state laws pertaining to liquor consumption
• Basic math skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of (6) months bartending experience; one (1) year bartending experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Bar/casino setting. Shift work required. Required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Standing/Walking, 100%
• Lifting/carrying up to 35 lbs.
• Exposure to cigarette smoke and noise.
• Exposure to some cleaning chemicals
• Must follow safety precautions and requirements

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

This job description lists the major duties and responsibilities required of the employee. An employee to perform tasks other than those listed to meet business needs.