Bartender/Server

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
• Mix liquor, soft drinks, water and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
• Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages for food and beverage servers or serve directly to patrons
• Collect payment for beverages and record sales
• Maintain inventory and control of bar stock and order supplies
• Clean bar area and wash glassware
• Ensure compliance with provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• May train and supervise other bartenders and bar staff
• Must be able to guide guests through the menu, answer questions, make recommendations, and suggest appropriate meals if required.
• Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Ensure that all guests benefit from current, on-going and upcoming promotions.
• Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
• Assist in the training and development of new employees when required.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant.
• Perform various guest services by taking orders, serving food and beverages to the guests promptly.
• Collect payments from guests in a timely manner.
• Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
• Check guests identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Clean tables or counters after guests have finished dining.
• Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, etc.
• Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

N/A

Education and Experience:

• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Customer service skills – able to exceed guest expectations.
• Previous serving experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.
• Must be Serving it Right certified or be willing to become certified.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $15.00-$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Experience:

• serving: 1 year (preferred)
• Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person