Bartender

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Mix liquor, soft drinks, water and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
- Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages for food and beverage servers or serve directly to patrons
- Collect payment for beverages and record sales
- Maintain inventory and control of bar stock and order supplies
- Clean bar area and wash glassware
- Ensure compliance with provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
- May train and supervise other bartenders and bar staff
- Must be able to guide guests through the menu, answer questions, make recommendations, and suggest appropriate meals if required.
- Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
- Ensure that all guests benefit from current, on-going and upcoming promotions.
- Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
- Assist in the training and development of new employees when required.
- Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant.
- Perform various guest services by taking orders, serving food and beverages to the guests promptly.
- Collect payments from guests in a timely manner.
- Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
- Check guests identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Clean tables or counters after guests have finished dining.
- Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, etc.
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
- Other duties as required.

Skills Required:
N/A

Education and Experience:

- Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
- Customer service skills - able to exceed guest expectations.
- Previous serving experience preferred, but not necessary.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.
- Must be able to work with mínimal supervision and have a strong initiative.
- Must be Serving it Right certified or be willing to become certified.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.

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

Pay: $15.00-$16.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- serving: 1 year (preferred)
- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person