Bartender

**Closing**:September 15, 2024

**Reports To**:Manager, Front of House

**Mission**:_To create an environment that inspires a passion for student success._

**Desired Results of the Position**:

- A professional and reliable hospitality experience that serves the Algonquin Students' Association community
- An engaged staff member that inspires all staff to deliver excellent work
- Active two-way communication between management and staff that ensure effective operations

**Nature and Scope**:
The Bartender, under the direction of the Manager, Front of House, will provide excellent food and beverage service. A bartender will always ensure that they follow proper service regulations and ensure a safe and welcoming operation. They will serve and prepare food and beverages that enable the Observatory, Wolves Den, and Students' Association Catering to succeed. A Bartender will build effective relationships with peers and managers, meet the commitment to quality, and build customer loyalty through exceptional service. They will act as members of the part-time staff team in the Front of House follow detailed instructions and ensure that all recipes, preparations, and products meet the Hospitality Department's specifications and commitment to quality.

**Job Duties**:

- Work with the Manager, Front of House, and set a positive example for fellow staff.
- Reinforce a positive work environment that produces high satisfaction among all customers, staff, fellow employees, and clients.
- Responsible for abiding by all AGCO rules and procedures for the safe and responsible sale of alcohol.
- Take orders and provide exceptional food and beverage service for all customers.
- Complete daily assigned side duties. Including; Inventory checks, food and beverage preparation, temperature logs, cleaning, following opening and closing checklists, maintenance schedules.
- Follow the proper recipe and presentation standards for all menu items.
- Help to execute catering and special orders and work outside regular hours.
- Maintain, clean, and properly store all equipment and supplies.
- Follow operational policies and procedures, help ensure the safety of all employees during each shift.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Know all menu items, follow proper assembly instructions for all menu items and specials.
- Record waste, breakage, and damage in provided logs and report them to the manager on duty.
- Familiar with all the first aid stations, supplies, and equipment. Report any injuries or accidents to the manager on duty immediately.
- Wear clean and proper staff attire required at all times when working.
- All other duties as assigned

**Core Competencies**:

- Customer Focus
- Communication
- Energy & Stress
- Team Work
- Quality Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Operating Equipment

**Desired Skills and Qualifications**:

- Bartending experience is an asset
- Ability to perform sustained physical activity for extended periods
- Willing to work non-traditional shifts
- Good knife skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform under pressure, in a time-sensitive environment
- Maintain an effective working relationship with managers and other employees
- Ability to follow recipes and preparation instructions
- Smart Serve (required)
- OWHSA (required)
- WHMIS (required)
- CPR (preferred)
- Food handlers Certificate (preferred)
- First Aid certificate (preferred)

**Work Conditions**
- Work in a restaurant setting, with exposure to extreme temperatures
- Manual dexterity is required to use a desktop computer, tablet, knives, and other equipment
- Ability to lift 40lbs required
- High-stress, fast-paced environment

**Compensation**:

- Salary $17.20 per hour
- Required to work 3 shifts per week, approximately 12 - 18 hours per week
- Work week will be flexible, with some weeks being more hours and some less hours
- Eligible for Bartender tip out
- 4% vacation pay per pay period
- Contract term: September 2025 through June 2026