Food & Beverage Operations Lead Bartenders (Events)

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We are currently seeking highly motivated, service-oriented individuals to join the Food & Beverage Operations Department for **full-time, part-time, and casual, FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS LEAD BARTENDERS** positions. Our F&B team goes above and beyond to ensure our clients’ food service experience is second to none. Whether a banquet for thousands or a meeting for two, we are passionate about providing friendly and professional service to our guests and visitors. Reporting to the F&B Service Operations Managers and supervisors, this role is responsible for:
**GENERAL RESPONSBILITIES**:

- Leading and supporting employees in providing outstanding service to all guests and delegating tasks as required; which may include overseeing the set-up and stocking of all bars prior to an event including, ensuring bars are placed in appropriate locations according to event requirements and supervision of employees.
- Assisting Managers and Supervisors in training and motivating a professional team of Servers according to our service excellence standards.
- Promoting positive team relations with Servers, Bartenders, other department teams and management.
- Assist in ensuring proper procedures are followed for all bars when reporting requisitions, transfers, bar sheets.
- Control and supervise any additional supplies being taken to bars from bar cage or liquor room area.
- Communicate with Beverage employees before each event so that everyone is operating with the same information regarding hours, pricing, type of payment (cash, hosted or ticket), etc.
- Ensure that all bars and supplies such as alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, mixers, cups, and utensils are returned, accounted for and stored properly.
- Complete and submit all consumption sheets accurately and neatly for all bars. May aide with inventory as requested.
- Ensuring bar equipment is operational and stored correctly.
- Monitoring staffing levels in order to ensure labor cost is managed effectively and communicate relevant changes to employee time and attendance
- Ensuring employees follows all Provincial and local guidelines for responsible alcohol service; Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol; including cash handling, liquor control, food safe standards and procedures, as well as WorkSafe BC regulations.
- Ensuring all areas are locked at closing time, including the storage and cleanliness of bar equipment.
- Prepare Cashier accessories and monitor Cashiers; program POS devices.
- Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**:

- 2+ years’ experience in a lead or supervisory role with a focus in F&B. Experience in leading and directing the activities of employees and training is an asset.
- Previous alcohol/beverage experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Must have knowledge of cash register operation; utilize cash register log.
- Serving it Right Certification and age 19 years or older to serve alcohol.
- College Diploma or higher in Hospitality/Hotel Management is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits and familiarity with standard drink recipes.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients; proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and understanding English.
- Exceptional focus on service excellence and ability to connect easily with guests.
- Strong team orientation and ability to work with a variety of departments to accomplish assigned tasks, as well as ability to work independently.
- Ability to work well in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
- Bartending course and 2 years experience in similar operation is an asset.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:
Must be able to stand for long periods and walk long distances throughout our large facility during each shift. Must be able to lift and balance up to 25Lbs in weight regularly and able to lift up to 50Lbs on occasion. Must be able to exert well-paced mobility throughout entire shift, be able to perform repetitive motions and be able to stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.

Must be able to go from warm to cold climates.

Push and pull properly loaded liquor carts, Roll Bars and glassware’s long distances. May occasionally use a pallet jack.
**SHIFTS AND HOURS**:
Scheduling flexibility is required to meet operational needs. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime may b