Bartender (Summer Seasonal)

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort at the Nest Golf Club, the Marina, with our Culinary, Food and Beverage, Landscape, Housekeeping and Recreation Teams, as well as at FH Fine Food and Starbucks at Friday Harbour. Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kind Resort and always providing an exceptional guest experience.

Role Summary
Reporting to the Food and Beverage Leadership Team, this position is primarily responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic beverages to guests. The bartender's main job is to know the standard drink recipes and can mix them quickly and accurately. Guests may have their own preferences or recipes for the bartender to follow. Bartenders also check the identification of guests to ensure that they meet the minimum drinking age.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare drink orders for guests per specified recipes using measuring systems
- Issue, open and serve wine/champagne bottles
- Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools
- Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks
- Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies
- Wash soiled glassware and utensils after each use
- Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area
- Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs
- Process all payment methods
- Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas
- Take guest food orders as needed and accurately serve guests
- Stock the bar by bringing liquor bottles, mixed drink ingredients and other bar supplies from the storeroom to the bar
- Remove empty bottles and trash and replace empty beer kegs
- Serve food to guests seated at the bar
- Check identification of guests to make sure they meet age requirements
- Follow smart serve standards always
- Monitor, maintain and order liquor and bar supplies
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
- Welcome and acknowledge every guest with a smile, eye contact and a friendly verbal greeting using the guests’ names when possible
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
- Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
- Other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- At least one year of related work experience
- An interest in wine and cocktail service
- Smart Serve certification
- Knowledge of basic sanitation controls and purpose and use of cleaning supplies
- Must possess excellent customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions
- Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Required to move, lift, carry, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire shift
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling
- Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces

Join our team and make every day feel like Friday.
- Friday Harbour is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Friday Harbour is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.