Bartender - La Casa Sena - Santa Fe Dining

Position Summary: Our Bartenders have a thorough knowledge of mixology, wines, liquor and cocktails, As a Bartender you will create a great experience for our guests by greeting them, learning about their preferences, answering questions, recommending menu items and preparing and serving beverages and food.

Requirements:

Requirements:

Must be 21+ years of age.

Must have valid unexpired Identification to work in the United States of America.

Must have valid/current Alcohol Server Certification.

Must have valid/current Food Handler Certification

Hours may vary therefore must have flexible availability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

3+ years experience as a bartender required.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods, walk, reach with arms and perform repetitive hand and wrist motions. The position also requires bending, twisting, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests and help them select food and beverages by presenting a menu, offering cocktails or other beverages, explaining menu items and answering preparation and ingredient questions
• Possess a thorough knowledge of Federal and New Mexico laws and requirements for alcohol and food service
• Check guests' identification to ensure they are of legal drinking age
• Adhere to SF Dining Alcohol service policies for safe service of alcoholic beverages. Prevent over service
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of standard drink orders and mixing procedures and stay up-to-date
• Transmit orders to the kitchen correctly
• Take inventory and order supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked
• Maintain professional restaurant image, including superior sanitation and cleanliness controls
• Maintain a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, washing glasses, utensils and equipment
• Issue bill, accept payment, return change or credit card and signature slip to guests
• Work with a diverse set of co-workers as a cohesive team
• Attend all mandatory in-house trainings including Alcohol Service and Harassment
• Follow cash handling and payment procedures
• Assist the Manager to safely open and/or close the restaurant

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Friendly and helpful attitude and a commitment to provide excellent customer service
• Impeccable integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
• Proficiency in the following restaurant functions: alcohol service and drink preparation, sanitation, company policies and procedures
• Ability to contribute to a positive team environment
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Exceptional listening and communication skills, including the skills necessary to deal tactfully and professionally with guests, other employees and restaurant management
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use POS systems
• Must have, and maintain, a New Mexico Alcohol Servers permit and a New Mexico Food Handler permit
• Ability to arrive on-time and work shifts as scheduled
• Hours may vary and you must have flexible availability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• 3+ year of experience as a bartender required