Bartender

**We're always looking for amazing people to join our team. Here at Bellstar, we “think like a guest, and act like an owner”. We are looking for team members who try to make every stay an unforgettable experience for guests.**

The Bartender is responsible for preparing drinks for our guests. Our Bartenders do their best to create a positive guest experience and make each drink with high-quality ingredients and care. Bartenders must do their best to make our guests experience amazing from the time they arrive to the time they depart.

**This job might be for you if**:
You like talking with guests and helping people. You are friendly, patient, and calm under pressure. You love learning new recipes, trying out new techniques, and recommending drinks that guests will love. You communicate clearly, speak well, and can talk easily with anyone. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait for you to apply

**Responsibilities for this role include**:

- Creating a positive guest experience through knowledge of products, services, and interaction with guests
- Making drinks according to recipe standards
- Building and maintaining professional guest relations
- Being knowledgeable in steps of service
- Being knowledgeable in food and beverage products with the ability to upsell and recommend products to guests
- Setting up and taking down bar area and dishwasher. Ensure area is clean and organized at all times
- Graciously handling all guest concerns in a timely manner, alerting the Manager and involving them when necessary
- Stocking and maintaining all bar products, beer, liquor and wine. Inform Manager of any low/out of stock inventory
- Following all legislative requirements and internal standards, policies, and procedures while upholding the company’s core values
- Other relevant and related duties as assigned

**The “must haves”**:

- A passion for the tourism industry
- Required certifications to responsibly server alcohol (based on your province)
- 1 year bartending experience
- Extensive food, cocktail, wine, and liquor knowledge
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs
- Great organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
- Confident in striking up conversation and connecting with guests in a positive and upbeat manner
- Accurate cash handling
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

**The “nice to haves”**:

- Valid certification in First Aid
- At least 1 year of bartending experience

**What you can expect from us**:

- A positive, open working environment with a stable, loyal team who love to promote inclusivity while having fun at work
- A growing company with opportunities for advancement, relocation, and development
- A robust benefits package, for qualifying employees, that includes dental and medical coverage
- Annual, corporate wide, salary and wage reviews
- Enrollment in the employee discounted rates program for use at any of the Bellstar Hotels & Resorts managed properties

BCR

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

**Salary**: From $17.40 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Parksville, BC V9P 0B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person