Bartenders

Job Description

The Santa Fe Opera is seeking staff to conduct alcohol transactions at The Santa Fe Opera’s bars and private dinner events.  Sales happen at a fast pace during preshow and intermissions.  Candidate needs to be familiar with basic bar tender skills and have the ability to move quickly while creating a friendly and engaging experience for patrons of the Opera. This position requires the ability to work as a team member while exercising judgment and initiative.

Job Description (pdf)

Employment Standards

Duties:

• Contribute to a strong customer service ethic. Provide Santa Fe Opera patrons efficient, friendly service, ensuring the safety of all. Responsible alcohol serving is mandatory, as outlined in New Mexico State law and Santa Fe Opera employee policies.
• Report as scheduled for events to the appropriate locations. Bartenders will receive a weekly schedule in advance. Clock in and out on assigned time clock.
• Assure bars are properly stocked and maintained in a safe and clean manner.
• Set up serving area in advance in order to be ready to serve at the appointed opening time. Replenish items as needed.
• Ask for appropriate ID for anyone who appears to be under the age of 30.
• Operate cash register point of sale system to conduct cash and credit card transactions.
• Break down and clean area as instructed.
• This job requires the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment; this includes the ability to provide quality patron service while adhering to and enforcing policies and procedures.

Skills – Requirements:

• Bartender skills and knowledge are required.
• Operate a point of sale program.
• Conduct cash transactions in a timely and accurate manner with accurate cash counting.
• Applicant must hold a current New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit.
• Communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours required.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time is required.

Hours/Restrictions:

• Up to 40 hours per week, on performance evenings only. The Opera bars operate from 5:00 pm until post intermission (typically 10:30 p.m.) Some flexibility of hours may occur due to scheduled events during the course of the year. Weekend work is necessary (hours over 40 per week paid at time and a half).
• This is a seasonal, hourly, non-exempt position.
• Wages begin at $14.60/ hour plus tips.

Uniform:

• Neat and professional appearance is required. Dark pants or skirts preferred with white shirts/ blouses and ties if appropriated. Dark comfortable shoes.

Desirable Attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer literacy.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The fundamental job requirements are included, and these are the essential job functions. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The Santa Fe Opera has an industry-wide reputation as an excellent employer, providing rewarding opportunities amid a setting of great natural beauty. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Santa Fe Opera celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, political affiliation or philosophy. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.