Server/Bartender

STATE & MAIN KITCHEN AND BARState & Main is an upscale, casual dining brand with locations across Canada. Our warm, energetic restaurants offer approachable elevated comfort foods, paired with craft cocktails and a broad range of wines.Our team shares a passion for delivering a quality experience to our guests. If you’re a hardworking, fun-loving person who enjoys the fast pace of the restaurant industry, we’d love to meet with youOur family of companies include Original Joe’s Restaurant & Bar, Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant, Anejo Restaurant and Blanco Cantina. We never stop looking for unique individuals who can infuse our restaurant and corporate workplaces with original ideas, creative solutions, and an extraordinary guest experience. We offer competitive wages, a comfortable work environment, flexible hours, benefit packages (for those who qualify) and a chance to grow right alongside us. By joining State & Main your future career opportunities are endlessJob Title Bartender What You’ll Do: You will report to the FOH Manager (although this may vary from time to time depending who is on shift). You will:Build beverages to spec to ensure that guests receive a remarkably consistent beverage experienceGenuinely connect and communicate with every guest at the bar and every guest that you interact with (even if they aren’t at a bar seat)Ensure the cooler and back-bar is stocked and garnishes are prepped • Ensure beer dispensing equipment is in optimal conditionEvening bartenders may be involved in closing duties including: server cash reports, running closing reports, cash handling, breaking down the barTake the time to effectively learn and memorize new menu items and proceduresEffectively finesse the menu and communicate your vast knowledge and expertise about food and bar menus with easeProactively assist all front of house employees with table maintenance, running food, assisting to take payments, etc.Continuously ensure that every guest leaves satisfied and happy with their experience. In the event of a concern or conflict, you will immediately involve a Manager to positively resolve the situationBe knowledgeable regarding allergy policies and procedures to ensure that guests are not at risk of an allergic reactionWork each shift with a safety mindset. Be proactive in regards front of the house and back of the house safety (food safety, potential hazards for employees or guests)Live our core values during every shift: Taking Care of People Who You Are:You are a genuine, charming, vibrant and team-oriented individualYou might have a minimum of 1 year front of house restaurant experience. We will consider the right person, with the right attitude who can back-up their abilities through previous work, or involvement in teams (school, work or sports)You pride yourself on your customer service skills, your ability to make people feel at home, your reliability, and your ability to keep upbeat even during the busiest shiftsYou are solution focused and resourceful – you think on your feet effectively to find resolutions to situationsYou are able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks without skipping a beatYou can easily and quickly become a part of a team and you are a great communicatorYou might have future aspirations to be employed as Store Management or in our Corporate teamJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentSalary: From $16.55 per hourSchedule:Day shiftEvening shiftNight shiftSupplemental pay types:TipsExperience:serving: 1 year (preferred)Bartending: 1 year (preferred)1 Year Experience * Smart Serve Certification