Bar Staff Jobs in New Mexico

A Bar Staffer, also known as a bartender, plays a crucial role in the hospitality service industry. They are responsible for creating, mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, controlling stocks and ordering supplies, and providing excellent customer service. They often engage with customers, providing recommendations and ensuring satisfaction with their service. These professionals may also handle cash transactions, enforce liquor laws and health regulations, and manage any issues or complaints related to the bar service.

Essential skills for a Bar Staffer include excellent customer service skills, strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and physical stamina, as they spend most of their shift on their feet. Knowledge of mixology and cocktail preparation is also crucial. Additionally, certifications in food and beverage safety training and alcohol awareness programs, like the ServSafe Alcohol certification, are typically required. Prior to becoming a Bar Staffer, a person may have roles such as a Bar Back or Bar Assistant, where they support bartenders and learn the ropes of the profession. They may also start as a Wait Staff or Server in a restaurant, gaining customer service experience and knowledge of the food and beverage industry.

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Bar Back Bien Shur Part Time

  • Sandia Lakes
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 15 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 15 hours ago

Puts away the alcohol order for bars, in absence of their barback. Perform other duties as assigned by management....

In Person Part Time

Bar Back Sports Bar

  • Sandia Lakes
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 17 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 17 hours ago

Puts away the alcohol order for bars, in absence of their barback. Perform other duties as assigned by management....

In Person

Bar Back Lounge

  • $12.92 to $14.54 per hour
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 17 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 17 hours ago

Puts away the alcohol order for bars, in absence of their barback. Perform other duties as assigned by management....

In Person

Barback Casino Floor

  • Sandia Lakes
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Puts away the alcohol order for bars, in absence of their barback. Perform other duties as assigned by management....

In Person

Bar-Back

  • Elephant Bar Restaurant
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 16 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 16 days ago

TITLE Bar-Back EOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,...

In Person

Bar Back

  • Twin Peaks Restaurant
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 22 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 22 days ago

Please complete the following application for the Bar Back position. The next step is to meet you in person and get to know you! Once you have applied online, please visit the Twin Peaks store you...

In Person

Bar Back Sportsbar Part Time

  • Sandia Lakes
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 27 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 27 days ago

Puts away the alcohol order for bars, in absence of their barback. Perform other duties as assigned by management....

In Person Part Time

Barback- Cantina Rio- Part Time

  • Santa Ana Star Casino
  • Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Excellent guest service skills a must. Good interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills and a professional appearance....

In Person Part Time

Barback Sports Bar

  • Sandia Lakes
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Puts away the alcohol order for bars, in absence of their barback. Perform other duties as assigned by management....

In Person

Bar Server

  • Four Seasons
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 45+ days ago

system with accuracy Anticipate guest needs with a keen sense of awareness and presence, ensuring satisfaction through timely and thoughtful responses to questions or concerns Accurately close guest...

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Hotel Glorieta Barback (PT)

  • Schulte Companies
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 90+ days ago

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Bar Back to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude...

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for New Mexico

Moving to New Mexico? Find some basic demographic data about New Mexico below.


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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in New Mexico

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bar Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs in New Mexico offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Master's Degree
4.4%
Some College
4.3%
Some High School
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bar Staffs in New Mexico
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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