Bartender
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
Bridgette Bar is looking for an experienced bartender to fill out their team on a part-time or full-time permanent basis. Bartenders are responsible for several functions including, but not limited to, providing exceptional customer service to all guests in a prompt and friendly manner, following all laws and regulations regarding liquor service, stocking the bar and cooler, setting up and taking down the bar completely, and preparing all the bar syrups, and garnishes.
WHO WE ARE
Concorde Group first entered Calgary’s hospitality scene in 1987 and 36 years later has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitality companies.
Since opening in 2016, Bridgette Bar has received numerous awards and recognition including appearances on Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants, Avenue Magazine, the Calgary White Hat Restaurant award, and more. Our drink list is a creative catalogue of crushable cocktails, high-octane originals, craft beers, and a wine list that both hedonists and geeks will appreciate. For our food, you won’t find us using descriptors like seasonal, fresh, or locally sourced because all of those are a given. All set in a historic, mid-century inspired setting to keep things interesting.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Hourly wage: $16.55/hour
- Tips
- Overtime pay eligibility
- Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/special
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Create, mix, pour, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the bar and restaurant guests.
- Consistently execute drink production principles and practices, ensuring that all recipes and practices are followed.
- Provide the highest level of customer service to all guests, while maintaining a personable and professional image representative of the restaurant’s values.
- Build and maintain regular clientele.
- Adapt to different personalities of clients, vendors, and coworkers to maintain high service levels and efficient operations.
- Ensure all services and orders delivered within the bar operation are charged for correctly.
- Maintain effective cost and portion controls to meet profit goals.
- Ensure all surfaces and equipment are kept clean and in excellent condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
- Ensure drink times are in line with the restaurant guidelines.
- Assist in table service as a main duty.
- Assist in placing product orders and ensure fresh product through a detailed and updated order guide.
- Fully understand and comply with all federal, provincial, and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees, and guests.
- Work overtime when needed and assist the workload of others.
- Execute ad-hoc administrative and operational duties are required.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- 1 year cocktail bar experience is required.
- Strong English communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with team members, partners, and customers.
- Basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
- Basic math skills, can handle money, and operate a point-of-sale system.
- Valid Ontario ProServe certification obtained within 30 days of starting.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
- Capacity to safely lift and easily maneuver potentially heavy trays of food and drinks.
- Must be over 19 as alcohol service and open scheduling availability is a requirement.
WHO YOU ARE
- Personable, upbeat, and confident individual with a problem-solving mindset.
- Team player with great multi-tasking skills and eager to learn.
- Well organized with a strong attention to detail and exceptional time management.
- Takes ownership of duties, shows initiative and is proactive.
- Leads by example with a positive attitude, great personal hygiene, a high level of dress, and a welcoming demeanor.
- Flexible: must be willing to work a variety of hours, including days, evenings as well as weekends and holidays based on the business needs.
If you are a current employee of a Concorde Group venue you must first discuss your candidacy for the position with your direct manager. Once you have obtained your managers’ support, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications through Jobvite and indicate that you are a current Concorde Group employee on the application form. *This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description may not be entirely inclusive of all duties or qualifications required of an individual in this position.