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Sandia Resort and Casino

COOK - SPORTS BAR

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$18.17 - $20.44/hr

Position Summary Under general supervision, perform activities in support of all restaurant operations, food preparation, and presentation. Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity ...

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REMOTE Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney (New Mexico Bar Required)

Albuquerque, NM · Remote

$150K - $205K/yr

Active New Mexico Bar license in good standing. * Minimum of 4 years of Insurance Defense Litigation experience. * Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills. * Experience ...

Hotel Chaco

Bartender

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$7.20 - $10/hr

This role matters because the bar is often the heartbeat of the guest experience, where atmosphere, service, and product come together in real time. By delivering high quality beverages, engaging ...

Sawmill Market

Barback

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$8/hr

In this role, you are the backbone of bar operations, ensuring bartenders have everything they need to deliver seamless service and unforgettable guest experiences. Your support keeps the bar running ...

Sawmill Market

Barback

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$8/hr

In this role, you are the backbone of bar operations, ensuring bartenders have everything they need to deliver seamless service and unforgettable guest experiences. Your support keeps the bar running ...

ChēBA Hut

AGM

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

MONTHLY BAR MEETING WITH BEVERAGE MANAGER * MONTHLY PAR ADJUSTMENTS (FOOD / BAR) * 1 - 2 BARTENDING SHIFTS PER WEEK (NO BARBACK) * 1 - 2 MANAGER SHIFTS PER WEEK * 1 - 2 SUPPORT SHIFTS PER WEEK

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for bar in Rio Rancho, NM is $51,850.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,700.00 and $64,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Bar vs Bartender?

AspectBarBartender
Primary RoleEstablishments serving alcohol, managing overall operationsPreparing and serving drinks to customers
Required CredentialsNone specific, sometimes liquor licenses for ownersFood handler permits, alcohol service certifications
Work EnvironmentBars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurantsBars, restaurants, event venues
Industry UsageBusiness owner or manager of a barFrontline staff serving drinks

While a bar refers to the establishment or business itself, a bartender is the individual who prepares and serves drinks within that setting. The bar owner or manager oversees operations, whereas the bartender interacts directly with customers. Both roles are essential in the hospitality industry, but they differ in responsibilities and credentials.

What is a bar staff?

Bar staff are employees who work in bars, pubs, or similar establishments, serving drinks and sometimes food to customers. Their responsibilities often include taking orders, preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, handling payments, and maintaining cleanliness behind the bar. Bar staff may also check identification to ensure customers are of legal drinking age, restock supplies, and provide customer service to enhance the guest experience. In some cases, they may also help with setting up or closing the bar and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bartender, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bartender, you need knowledge of drink recipes, mixology techniques, and safe alcohol service, often supported by completion of responsible beverage service training. Familiarity with bar POS systems, glassware, and bar equipment is typically required. Excellent customer service, multitasking, and communication skills help bartenders create positive guest experiences and handle busy shifts. These skills are essential for ensuring customer satisfaction, efficient service, and a safe, enjoyable bar environment.

What are some common challenges faced by bartenders during busy shifts, and how can they manage them effectively?

During busy shifts, bartenders frequently encounter challenges such as high order volumes, multitasking under pressure, and maintaining accuracy with drink orders. Effective time management, strong communication with barbacks and servers, and staying organized at the workstation are key strategies for handling these challenges. Building a system for quickly prioritizing orders and keeping a positive attitude with customers also helps ensure smooth service and a positive team dynamic.

What are different types of bar jobs?

Bar jobs include roles like a bartender, bar porter, host, server, and bar manager. In a bar job, you may work independently or as part of a restaurant to mix drinks, provide customer service to each patron, and monitor each customer's consumption of alcohol following local legislation. You may also help create and implement beverage policies and procedures, ensure adequate inventory, and help manage a budget. Many bar positions involve interacting with patrons to obtain feedback, preparing and serving food, and standing for extended periods. Some bars are regularly exposed to environmental factors like secondhand smoke or excessive noise.

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COOK - SPORTS BAR

Sandia Resort and Casino

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$18.17 - $20.44/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Sandia Resort & Casino rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 163 rated casinos

Job description

Position Summary
Under general supervision, perform activities in support of all restaurant operations, food preparation, and presentation.
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 of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Assists in the development and preparation of menus, food set-up, service and cooking.
  2. Follows prescribed menu in setting up hot and cold food lines, chooses proper utensils and ensures appropriate temperatures for menu items.
  3. Serves a range of hot and cold food items from counters and steam tables; adds relishes and garnishes according to instructions, ensures that appropriate portions are served.
  4. Ensures that thermometers are on hand and food temperature requirements are maintained.
  5. Performs activities to provide cleanliness of the entire kitchen, including walk in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage.
  6. Maintain the highest standards of personal sanitation.
  7. Open and / or close as necessary or assigned.
  8. Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive foods, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
  9. Assist in training personnel.
  10. Know proper food and safe handling temperatures.
  11. Use safety wear and gloves when appropriate.
  12. Knows proper food rotation procedures.
  13. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
  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. Builds a professional relationship with all team members and work associates, while supporting a strong collaborative work environment.
  2. Cooperates with other team members, reinforcing a culture of mutual respect, honesty, and Integrity.

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. Ability to follow instructions, effective communication skills to collaborate with kitchen staff, and coordinate food preparation activities to ensure seamless kitchen operation.
  2. Ability to adapt to different cuisines, cook styles, and service requirements across multiple restaurant outlets, demonstrating versatility and flexibility in culinary skills and techniques.
  3. Knowledge of buffet hot and cold line, deli, and fine dining operating requirements.
  4. Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
  5. Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
  6. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work harmoniously, support team members during busy periods, and contribute positively for the overall success.
  7. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control.
  8. Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food and drink preservation.
  9. Knowledge of Tribal, federal, state, and local sanitary regulations regarding the preparation, maintenance and storage of food and drink products.

Education and Experience
Required:
  1. One (1) years' experience in restaurant or food service capacity.

Preferred:
  1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.
License/Certifications/Registrations
  1. Must successfully complete the New Mexico Food Handlers course upon hire.
  2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
  3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position
Physical Requirement
Description
Balancing
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
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 as in handling.
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. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
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. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
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 to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
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 throughout internal or external locations.
Standing
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Talking
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Working Conditions Required:
  1. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outside work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions.
  2. Work hours subject to change with overtime work required. Varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate operation hours.
  3. Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke; diseases; cuts bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors, elevated noise levels, and outdoor surfaces.
  4. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
  5. Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects. Requires the ability to lift up to 25lbs
  6. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.
  7. Specific required movements include the following:
    1. Trunk- bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry.
    2. Arms - reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate.
    3. Legs - lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate.
    4. Hands - Grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination, and overall and finger dexterity. Requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs.

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