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title: "Careers"
url: https://lafondasantafe.com/careers-at-la-fonda/
author: "whiteunicorn"
date: 2024-06-14
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# Careers



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# Join La Fonda

##### Work for the best hotel in Santa Fe.

La Fonda on the Plaza, an independent hotelier, is occasionally seeking quality, dedicated people to join a great team. Located on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, La Fonda has a reputation as a great work environment and currently employs a very loyal staff. We offer full time employee benefits that include vacation, 401K, health and life insurance and an annual profit sharing bonus. We embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be his or her best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.

##### Feel free to reach out to the following staff for inquiries about future employment opportunities:
#### Career Groups #1
    - **Group Title:** Food & Beverage
#### Group Entries #1
      - **Name:** Deborah Newman
      - **Email:** dnewman@lafondasantafe.com
#### Positions #1
        - **Title:** Evening Host
        - **Subtitle:** La Plazuela
[Inquire](#)

#### Group Entries #2
      - **Name:** Chef Lane Warner
      - **Email:** lwarner@lafondasantafe.com
#### Positions #1
        - **Title:** Kitchen Staff
[Inquire](#)

#### Career Groups #2
    - **Group Title:** Guest Services
#### Group Entries #1
      - **Name:** Daniel Link
      - **Email:** dlink@lafondasantafe.com
#### Positions #1
        - **Title:** Concierge
[Inquire](#)

#### Group Entries #2
      - **Name:** Wenona Nutima
      - **Email:** wnutima@lafondasantafe.com
#### Positions #1
        - **Title:** Front Desk Agents
[Inquire](#)

#### Career Groups #3
    - **Group Title:** Housekeeping
#### Group Entries #1
      - **Name:** Vicki Reyes
      - **Email:** vreyes@lafondasantafe.com<
#### Positions #1
        - **Title:** Housekeepers
[Inquire](#)

#### Positions #2
        - **Title:** Housekeeping Supervisors
[Inquire](#)

#### Career Groups #4
    - **Group Title:** The Spa at La Fonda
#### Group Entries #1
      - **Name:** Bouchra Belghali
      - **Email:** bbelghali@lafondasantafe.com
#### Positions #1
        - **Title:** Massage Therapists
[Inquire](#)

#### Career Groups #5
    - **Group Title:** Bellman & Valet Parking
#### Group Entries #1
      - **Name:** Diego Baca
      - **Email:** dbaca@lafondasantafe.com
#### Positions #1
        - **Title:** Bellman
[Inquire](#)

#### Positions #2
        - **Title:** Parking Attendants
[Inquire](#)
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For general employment inquiries contact our HR Director,

Lisa Bertelli; [lbertelli@lafondasantafe.com](mailto:lbertelli@lafondasantafe.com); [505-995-2302](tel:5059952302)

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Bell Tower Bar Manager

**Position Summary******

We are seeking an experienced and highly polished Bar Manager to oversee the Bell Tower at La Fonda. The Bell Tower is a seasonal signature rooftop, concept-driven bar. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, cultivating exceptional teams, and delivering a consistently elevated and memorable guest experience. This a rare opportunity for a seasoned hospitality leader to oversee and operate a high-volume Bar. Thes role is ideal for a creative, passionate, hands-on leader, who thrives in energetic environments. Off season, this position pivots, to support the various other food and beverage outlets.

Key Responsibilities

**Operations & Oversight**

• Lead all daily operations,, ensuring seamless service execution and adherence to brand standards

• Establish and maintain SOPs for service, opening/closing procedures, safety, and compliance

• Oversee bar flow, service pacing, and guest engagement during high-volume periods

• Partner with senior leadership on concept execution, menu evolution, and experiential programming

**Team Leadership & Development:**

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor supervisory and leadership-level team members

• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and hospitality excellence

**Qualifications & Experience:**

• 5–7+ years of progressive bar or lounge management experience, preferably in upscale or luxury environments

• Proven success managing high-volume operations while maintaining elevated service standards

• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring supervisors and manager

**Personal Attributes:**

• Polished, professional presence with a genuine passion for hospitality

• Strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture operational mindset

• Creative, adaptable, and comfortable launching or refining new concepts

 

Email: d[newman@lafondasantafe.com](mailto:dnewman@lafondasantafe.com)
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