Bartender

Work Term: Casual
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 8 to 36 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Banquet hall
- Sport venue
- Entertainment complex (music, sports, games, etc.)
- Lounge or night club
- Theatre
**Tasks**:

- Organize and set up bar
- Short order cooking and food preparation
- Clean bar area and wash glassware
- Serve food or snacks
- Clean draft beer system
- Advise on wine selection
- Inform customers regarding contents of cocktails or other drinks
- Collect cash, credit/debit cards or other payment for beverages
- Operate cash register
- Store beverage and food products
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
- Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Resolve conflict situations
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Bartender certification
- Bartender/Mixology Certification Course
- Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
- Smart Serve
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- ProServe program
- Serving It Safe program certification
- Serving It Right Certificate
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Standing for extended periods
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Positive attitude
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Financial benefits**:

- Gratuities
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site recreation and activities
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available