Bartender/server

Four Points by Sheraton Vaughan is seeking a Bartender. This individual is responsible to prepare beverages and or serve food for the customer in a prompt and courteous manner while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency.

**Activities**:

- Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills to maximize revenues
- Prepare beverages requested by customers. Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs
- Coordinate food service with restaurant(s) for bar/lounge guests if applicable
- Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
- Alert Management of any service and/or safety issues
- Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
- Set up bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies. Perform pre
- and post-shift side-work (empty/fill ice-bins, prepare garnishments, replenish/store snacks, etc.)
- Requisition all necessary supplies. Inventory unused liquor and beverages
- Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift. Obtain, count and secure bartender's bank; receive cash and credit payments from customers; give accurate change and balance cash drawer at end of shift
- Inspect bar daily for cleanliness and attractiveness and inspect all equipment and machinery for proper operation.
- Sweep and mop bar floor after shift. Wipe down counters, equipment, stools, chairs, tables, and other areas as required
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
- Perform other duties as assigned
- In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards qualifications and standards

**Competencies We Are Seeking**:

- Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
- Formal bartending training preferred
- Must speak fluent English

Four Points by Sheraton Vaughan is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our core values and corporate culture, Four Points by Sheraton Vaughan is committed to equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. Accommodation will be provided for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process. If you have an accommodation need, please contact the hiring manager as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job responsibilities. Specific examples in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Detailed job-related duties will be outlined in a complete task list and will be provided upon hiring and/or assigned by the associate during employment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: $15.50-$17.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Experience**:

- Bartending: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Smart Serve (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (required)

Work Location: In person