Bartenders

Nothing beats the power of being at a live event. That's why we're proud to announce the launch of Sodexo Live, our brand dedicated to the sports, events and hospitality industry. We concentrate all of our skills, insight, and experience into one brand that instinctively knows how to make the most of every moment. **Let's go Live together. Sodexo Live is the Official Supplier of Food and Beverage Services to the Vancouver Convention Centre. We have amazing people and are proud to say, we love working here**

We are currently seeking highly motivated, service-oriented individuals to join the Food & Beverage Operations Department for **full time, part-time and casual BARTENDER **positions. Our Food & Beverage 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 Director of F&B Service Operations, Managers, Supervisors, this role is responsible for:
**GENERAL RESPONSBILITIES**:

- Ensures positive guest experiences, providing prompt and professional service while accurately mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Follows Sodexo Live standards to ensure that product is of the highest quality in taste and appearance to satisfy guests and maximize bar revenues.
- Fulfills beverage orders for Servers in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Prepares garnishes for drinks, maintain a clean bar area, ensuring bar top continually wiped, cleaning up spills immediately to avoid slipping hazards.
- Participates in and fosters positive team relations with Servers, Bartenders, other department teams and management.
- Sets up an efficiently functioning workstation; Arrange bottles and glasses to make an attractive display and to merchandise bar offerings. Restock bar as needed.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, offerings, menus and promotions.
- Follows all Provincial and local guidelines for responsible alcohol service; Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Takes initiative in resolving guest challenges and concerns, raising to a supervisor as necessary.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the bar areas and working within Food Safe handling standards and procedures, as well as within Provincial Health Order and WorkSafe BC regulations.

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**:

- Previous bartender experience is essential
- Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits and familiarity with standard drink recipes.
- Serving it Right Certificate required and must be 19 years or older to serve alcohol.
- Exceptional focus on service excellence and ability to connect easily with guests.
- Positive attitude that contributes to teamwork and an ability to work independently and proactively.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy, high-volume and changing environment.
- Must be able to proficiently speak, read, write and understand English.
- Food Safe Certification 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.

**SHIFTS AND HOURS**:
Scheduling flexibility is required to meet operational needs. Hours may be extended or irregular to include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required.

**Great news **You will receive:

- Company paid health and dental benefits (after wait period and qualifying hours)
- A great work culture while working with an award-winning team
- Opportunities for skills development and career progression
- Competitive pay for all team members
- A fresh, clean uniform provided with every shift
- Sodexo Live is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other applicable Provincially protected status._

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

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift