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The Food and Beverage Team Member is responsible for a continuation of the Meow Wolf experience that transports guests through a rotating menu of experiential drinks. This position will work day or night shifts and encompasses the responsibilities of a traditional bartender and Barista. The F&B team member prepares a variety of beverages, interacting with guests, and assessing guest needs and preferences in making menu recommendations. We encourage Bartenders to elevate the narrative within our story world by executing their job duties with a performative and creative flair.

This is a seasonal, part-time position which entails a schedule of 29 hours a week or less over a 90-day period. Ideal candidates can work evenings, weekends, holidays, events and can commit to the full season starting 8/17/2026 or later and ending approx. 90 days later.

Job Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests to the bar, take orders and serve snacks and drinks

• Deliver a memorable guest experience through exceptional customer service

• Perform job responsibilities with a creative flair that elevates the exhibition narrative

• Continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation

• Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages

• Check identification and confirm guest meets legal drinking age

• Comply with all food and beverage regulations

• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies, including replacing beer kegs and CO2

• Remain knowledgeable on menu offerings and make recommendations based on guest preferences

• Collect money for all orders and handle all cash and credit card transactions according to procedure

• Maintain high standards of organization and cleanliness throughout the bar

• Process POS (point of sale) purchases for food and beverage items

• Report emergencies to the manager

• Respond to injuries and emergencies appropriately

• Collaborate with other team members to create and maintain a pleasant environment for guests

• Adhere to all food safety and quality regulations.

• Handle cash and balancing drawers.

• Maintain a clean work and seating area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses and equipment.

• Stock the walk-in, liquor cage and organize and clean the storage area.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Must have NM alcohol server permit

• Must have Food Handler Safety Training Card

• Proven experience working as a bartender

• Prior work experience in a hospitality setting

• Strong service skills and welcoming demeanor required

• An interest in the arts

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior work experience as a barista

• Prior work experience as a bartender

• Prior work experience in a retail, museum, park, recreation facility, or other public space

• Prior experience with point of sale systems

• Bilingual, especially but not limited to English and Spanish

Desired Characteristics and Qualities for all Team Members:

• Embrace and exemplify Meow Wolf Culture

• Be enthusiastic about work and creating a transcendental guest experience

• Listen and communicate with compassion and positivity

• Demonstrate flexibility and a receptiveness to change

• Willing to work outside comfort zone to assist guests or fellow team members

• Maintain professional courtesy and behavior at all times

• Be a "People Person" - friendly, understanding, compassionate, positive

• Willing to work outside comfort zone to assist guests or fellow team members

• Maintain professional courtesy and behavior at all times

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work Environment:

This position works primarily in an indoor setting with exposure to noisy environments, dim lighting, strong visual effects including strobing lights, special effects, fog machines and small and/or enclosed spaces.

Physical Demands:

• Moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces

• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

• Positioning or moving objects up to 50 pounds

The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:

This is a seasonal, part-time position which entails a schedule of 29 hours a week or less over a 90-day period. Ideal candidates can work evenings, weekends, holidays, events and can commit to the full season starting 8/17/2026 or later and ending approx. 90 days later.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position doesnotrequire supervisory responsibility

Travel: Travel is not required for this position

Other Duties:

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.