Bartender ABQ Sunport

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Fresquez Companies, we empower the lives of people by providing authentic, impactful, and exceptional experiences — one team member and guest at a time.

As a Bartender at our Sunport location , you’ll have a front-row seat to an exciting, fast-paced environment where every shift brings new faces, new stories, and new opportunities to make someone’s day.

From travelers celebrating the start of an adventure to guests winding down before their flight, you’ll be the person who helps make their time at the Sunport a little more enjoyable. You’re not just serving drinks — you’re creating connections and memorable experiences.

• Meet people from everywhere. Connect with travelers from across the country and around the world and make each guest feel welcome.
• Bring your personality to the bar. Be friendly, outgoing, engaging, and genuine while creating an atmosphere guests want to enjoy.
• Craft great experiences. Mix and serve classic favorites and creative drinks while tailoring your service to each guest’s needs.
• Be a hospitality expert. Listen, make recommendations, answer questions, and make guests feel comfortable, important, and relaxed.
• Keep the energy flowing. Stay organized, move with purpose, and deliver friendly, efficient service even when the bar gets busy.
• Take pride in consistency. Every drink and every interaction matters. Deliver quality that guests can count on every time.
• Use your judgment. Work confidently and independently while knowing when to ask for support or involve management.
• Be part of the team. Work seamlessly with servers, kitchen team members, and leadership to create an exceptional experience from start to finish.
• Make their journey better. A great conversation, a perfectly made drink, or simply making someone feel welcome can turn a quick stop into a memorable part of their trip.

Working at the Sunport means no two shifts are exactly alike. You’ll meet interesting people, hear different stories, and have the chance to make an impact with every guest you serve.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, love connecting with people, and know how to create a great experience behind the bar, bring your energy, personality, and skills to the Sunport team!

Come pour a little personality into every guest’s journey.

Essential Functions:

· Check identification of each guest to confirm it meets legal drinking age

· Serve alcohol and non-alcohol related beverages

· Plan and present bar menu – Take and submit food orders

· Assess guest needs and preferences and make recommendations 

· Maintain overall bar and utensil cleanliness 

· Stock and restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

· Prepare drink garnishment 

· Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays

· Cash handling; balance cash receipts 

· Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking, ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated guests 

· Comply with all food and beverage regulations

· Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.

· Helps guests select food and beverages by presenting menu; suggesting courses; explaining restaurant specialties; identifying appropriate alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; answering food preparation questions.

· Serves orders by picking up and delivering guests' choices as appropriate.

· Responds to additional guest requirements by inquiring of needs.

· Obtains revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment; returning change or credit card and signature slip to guests.

· Stays up to date on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items.

· Performing basic bar cleaning tasks as needed or directed by management.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

· Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant; inviting guests to return.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room staff.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

Skills:

Organization, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Excellent Listening and Communication Skills, Ethical Conduct, High Integrity, Personal Responsibility and Initiative, Safety Conscious, Cleanliness, General Math Skills, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Building, Independent Judgment, Problem-Solving Skills, and Conflict Resolution Skills

General Requirements:

1. Strong knowledge and understanding of company and FDA standards, processes and procedures.

2. Detail oriented.

3. Excellent listening and communication skills.

4. Team Player – Ability to act in a collaborative manner which contributes to creating an environment of respect and professionalism displayed at all times toward management, co-workers, guests, and vendors.

5. Effective organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

6. Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible and adept at varying and changing demands. 

7. Able to work at a fast pace in an effective manner.

8. Effective interpersonal communication and interpersonal skills with guests and co-workers including dishwashers, cooks, other servers, bartenders, supervisors and management.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a fast-paced restaurant setting. The noise level is usually moderate to high. This role may routinely use standard restaurant equipment needed. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to: Cuts, slipping, tripping, falls, burns, etc. 

Physical or Environmental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

This position requires constant standing. All positions may require constant, frequent, or occasional: standing, walking, lifting, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly position. Scheduled hours vary by restaurant needs, including necessary adjustments made during high and low seasonal changes. Typical days and hours of work for this position are Monday-Sunday 5am-10pm or later (varying shifts). Other days/hours and holidays required as needed or assigned.

Required Experience:

A minimum of 1-year restaurant/bartending experience required. Restaurant industry experience preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of relevant food safety and sanitation laws, principles, procedures, and practices.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

1. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

2. Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

3. Satisfactory completion of a background check in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret general business rules and technical procedures. 

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information and respond to questions from management and team members.

Other (Secondary) Responsibilities:

­­Assist with other restaurant functions including other assigned duties as needed. Must be able to fill in as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE Statement:

Fresquez, Inc., Fresquez Concessions, Inc., NM Restaurant Investors Inc., DBA Village Inn, and are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. The policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.