Barperson / Mixologist

**About us**

Located in historic Old Town, Nagara-on-the-Lake, 124 on Queen has something for everyone. With luxurious hotel accommodations, a world-class spa and a critically acclaimed restaurant Treadwell Cuisine, our resort has everything you need for a stress-free vacation.

Our recent expansionis nearly complete We now have 72 luxurious rooms, a top-rated 12,000-square-foot destination spa with a hydrotherapy circuit, a new restaurant and lobby bar (NOTL Bar & Restaurant) and a 20,000-square-foot outdoor Zen garden.

We also have multiple wedding and event spaceson site. Our main event space, The Gate House, is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in town. With wall-to-wall windows overlooking bustling Queen Street and exquisite catering from our award-winning restaurant, TreadwellCuisine, The Gate House is the perfect place to celebrate every major occasion or corporate event.

Our work environment includes:

- Flexible working hours
- On-the-job training
- Must be available to work weekends, weekdays, day and evening shifts.

124 on Queen Hotel & Spa is a small but growing company located in Niagara On The Lake, ON. We are looking for a talented Mixologist to create the perfect cocktails for our guests. You will be responsible for ensuring our drinks are well balanced and delicious. A great mixologist must be able to distinguish between fruit and liquor components, know how to mix traditional and innovative drinks as well as create your own recipes. The goal is to create original cocktails that guests will want to try.

**Responsibilities**

**What you will be doing**:
Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
- Assist guests and servers regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way
- Sell and up-sell menu and beverage items in a positive, professional manner
- Project a pleasant and positive professional image to guests at all times
- Control the beverage stock as per guidelines and perform daily inventory reporting and other administrative tasks as required
- Mix drinks and present to guests and/or server in a timely manner
- Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
- Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods
- Knowledge of mixology, creating unique, new and innovative recipes
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards

**Your experience and skills include**:

- Minimum 1-year bartending experience required in high volume full service bar within the last 5 years
- Smart Serve certification required
- Previous point of sale system experience an asset (Lightspeed)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision

**Your team and working environment**:

- Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Every Weekend

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Niagara On The Lake, ON L0S 1J0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Bartending: 2 years (required)
- Serving: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Smart Serve (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-31
Expected start date: 2024-05-01