Hiring Part Time Bartender

Are you passionate about the Food & Beverage industry? This is your opportunity to join an amazing company and be a part of one of Vancouver's most sought out sports bar
- BC Kitchen
BC Kitchen offers innovative and high-quality interpretations of classic bar “comfort” foods paired with a sophisticated, contemporary, lounge ambiance. Menu items range from gourmet pizzas to burgers and Mexican-inspired street fare, with an extensive bar stocked with local, regional, and international beer. Located steps away from the plaza of BC Place, with TV’s spread throughout the space, BC Kitchen is a premier destination on game-days and pre-and-post events.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Bartender is primarily responsible for the preparation and service of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage items to guests in a restaurant, lounge, patio or outlet. This position also acts as a food and beverage Server to any guests seated within the bar, lounge or patio. The Bartender assists with the reservation process, greeting and seating of guests, and clearing and resetting of designated areas. This position is responsible for following both company and facility policies and procedures. The Bartender will promote the Parq Vancouver facility and act as a positive role model and representative of Blau & Associates. The Bartender continually strives for 100% guest satisfaction.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

**The Bartender is responsible for**:

- Working in collaboration with other Team Members and Departments to ensure the restaurant, lounge, patio or outlet operates in accordance with established operational procedures
- Proper set-up, maintenance and adherence to scheduled duties, ensuring mise-en-place and par stock is maintained for all service related items
- The preparation of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages using standardized drink recipes and presentation standards
- Seating guests, taking/placing orders, preparing speciality items, serving food and beverage items, clearing, cleaning and resetting designated areas
- Placing orders through designated POS systems, reviewing final checks and securing payment
- Maintaining a composed and professional demeanor while providing exemplary guest service
- Being aware of menu items, menu and operational changes and communicating the information as appropriate
- Protecting the organization, guests and co-workers by adhering to applicable food, liquor safety and workplace standards, operational requirements and statutory compliance regulations
- All duties as assigned by the General Manager or their designated representatives

QUALIFICATIONS

**The Bartender must**:

- Have experience as a Bartender in a similar environment including a hotel, restaurant, catering or other fast paced high-volume establishment
- Have valid Serving it Right certificate. Certificate in mixology would be considered an asset
- Have an excellent command of both spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 2nd language would be considered an asset
- Have a good understanding of beer, wine, liquor, non-alcoholic beverages, common drink recipes, basic food & beverage pairings or accompaniments, different cuisines and food preparation methods
- Be able to upsell through detailed product knowledge and effectively handle all guest inquiries including food and beverage suggestions, dietary, food sensitivity or allergy requirements
- Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills
- Accurately operate POS terminals, debit payment systems, Open Table and other computerized or electronic systems

**What we offer**:

- Comprehensive health, dental, vision care benefits
- Flexible work life balance
- Paid Vacation
- Extensive RRSP matching program
- Career Growth and development opportunities
- Associate Recognition Events including an amazing Holiday Party
- Associate Discounts at Parq

We look forward to hearing from you

Parq Vancouver is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our Associates, players, guests, and others who work at or visit our property. To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission within our property, Parq Vancouver has implemented a policy requiring Associates, including new hires, to be vaccinated with two doses of a World Health Organization approved vaccine to protect against COVID-19. Implementing this proof of vaccination policy is consistent with the direction of the PHO and is an additional measure to ensure our workplace is as safe as possible. All new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination upon commencement of their employment with Parq Vancouver.