Bartender - Burque Brews Albuquerque Sunport

Fresquez Companies is a family owned and operated restaurant business with a strong presence across New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. Operating over 20 restaurants, Fresquez Companies prides itself on its commitment to community reinvestment and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Known for its genuine passion for service, the company values its team members, customers, and the communities it serves. Fresquez fosters an environment built on growth opportunities from within, encouraging employees to dream big and reach their career aspirations. The culture promotes leadership at every level, empowering team members to positively influence others and uphold the company’s standards of excellence. Fresquez Companies welcomes friendly, hardworking individuals who exhibit passion, creativity, and courage to advance their skills and contribute meaningfully to the team. The available position is for a bartender in Albuquerque, NM, offering full-time or part-time employment with a competitive hourly wage of $7.20. This role is crucial in enhancing the guest experience by consistently providing excellent service while preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Bartenders at Fresquez Companies are expected to be outgoing and approachable with strong communication skills to interact effectively with guests and team members alike. The position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to act quickly and independently in a fast-paced restaurant environment. As frontline staff responsible for guest satisfaction, bartenders help maintain high standards by ensuring cleanliness, proper stock levels, and compliance with alcohol service laws. Unique to this role is the opportunity to be creatively involved in crafting classic and innovative drinks, planning and presenting the bar menu, and contributing actively to a cohesive and positive team atmosphere. Bartending duties include checking guest identification to comply with legal drinking age requirements, serving drinks, taking and submitting food orders, and assisting guests with menu selections. Bartenders must maintain cleanliness, manage cash handling accurately, and support an environment that promotes safety and sanitation. The role also involves problem-solving to address guests’ needs, including handling situations related to excessive drinking responsibly by arranging transportation options when necessary. Fresquez Companies emphasizes a collaborative team culture, encouraging bartenders to work cohesively with managers, kitchen staff, servers, and other team members. Shift schedules are flexible, accommodating various work hours, and the position demands stamina for standing long hours and multitasking efficiently under pressure. Benefits of joining Fresquez Companies include referral bonuses, flexible scheduling, medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days, 401(k) plans, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay, employee assistance programs, meal discounts, paid time off, life insurance coverage, and promoting from within. These perks demonstrate the company’s commitment to the well-being and professional development of its employees, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking long-term careers in the food service industry.

• Minimum of 1-year restaurant/bartending experience
• knowledge of relevant food safety and sanitation laws and procedures
• satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screening
• satisfactory completion of a criminal background check
• satisfactory completion of TSA background check
• ability to read and interpret business rules and technical procedures
• effective communication skills with management and team members
• ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• standing for extended periods
• must hold a New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit
• must hold a Food Handlers Certificate