Bartender

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
BARTENDER
Reports to: Food & Beverage Manager

**THE COMPANY**:
Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skillsets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over 80 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 70 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple - to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivalled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

**THE ROLE**:
The Bartender is generally responsible for creating memorable guest experiences while performing all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment. It is also the responsibility of the Bartender to efficiently handle any function of the restaurant from greeting the guests, to serving food and beverage items, making reservations, answering the telephones, in accordance with hotel policies and procedures.

**ACTIVITIES**:
The duties and responsibilities for the Bartender include, but are not limited to the following:

- To provide friendly and efficient food and beverage service.
- Serves menu items to guests in a prompt and courteous manner, according to established service standards.
- Take reservations by telephone, greeting guests, systematically writing down food and drink orders, as well as serving in an orderly manner.
- To control all liquor per company standards (pouring, restaurant, room service, par stocks, and requisitions).
- To prepare drinks with proper recipes, glassware and garnish.
- Ensure station is stocked for shift, maintain work areas in a clean and safe condition at all times.
- Adhere to all cleaning and side duty schedules, ensuring all duties are completed as assigned.
- Knowledge of all menus and promote food and beverage items to guests.
- Handle cash and credit transactions as per company standard.
- To arrive at table within 3 minutes from the guest is seated and greet in a friendly manner, informing the guest of your name and daily features.
- To open/close the bar according to standard (cleanliness, properly stocked, organized).

**COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING**:

- Strong interpersonal and public relations skills are required for this position
- Relevant training certificate as per province of employment
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs and stand for an 8 hour shift
- High school diploma / GED required
- 2+ years experience working as a bartender an asset
- Must be able to work under heavy pressure/stress during busy times.
- Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment ~ hours will fluctuate and evening, weekend and holiday work is required

**Job Type**: Part-time

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: In person