Bartender - Gallery Patio & Lounge

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia's (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.Position title: BartenderDepartment: Food & BeverageReports to: Outlet ManagerSupervises: Outlet StaffEmployee status:    Temporary, Part-time until December 31, 2025 Compensation:       $18.00 per hourPosition Purpose:The Bartender is responsible for the superior and timely guest service and beverage quality at the Gallery Patio & Lounge. The ideal candidate has an outgoing, friendly personality and enjoys interacting with people while being hands on. Additionally, the candidate must take initiative in taking steps to make sure the bar is clean, operating efficiently and promoted well. Duties and Responsibilities:Ensuring safe liquor service and compliance according to legal requirements and AMS standards and proceduresAchieving sales goals through ongoing upselling, giving recommendations to guests and ensuring timely service according to AMS standards and guidelinesProviding excellent guest service according to AMS standards and proceduresHandling cash transactions and staying focused and levelheaded under pressureApplying proper accounting principles to balance the till at the end of the shiftReducing waste and spillage by following AMS procedures, recipes and guidelinesDemonstrating excellent in depth knowledge about products, AMS services and businesses, the venue and other services within the building and on campusMaintaining a clean and safe work environmentDemonstrating excellent grooming and uniform standards according to AMS proceduresClearing and cleaning tables throughout shift and putting debris in the appropriate area (garbage, recycling, glass washer, etc.)Ensuring all cabinets, coolers, pub doors and office safe are locked at the end of the nightCompleting the open/close checklist before signing outAssessing, ordering and receiving inventory to maintain appropriate level of product stockReport operational problems and maintenance issues to the managerKeeping informed of upcoming events and promotionsProviding information to the public regarding all aspects of the bar`s operationsWorking with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful departmentOther duties as requiredQualifications and Experience:Minimum of 1 year of bartending experience in a high volume bar environmentAbility to do shift work (daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays)POS experience required Serving-It-Right Certification requiredExcellent communication skills, both verbally & writtenAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 60kgs (132lbs)Ability to learn quickly, build relationships and work in a team-based environmentFood Safe Level 1 or higher an assetAbility to work in a fast paced environment remaining calm under pressureBasic Security Training (BST) certification an assetTO APPLY Please submit a resume by clicking 'Apply Now' below.At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization, and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.