Banquet Bartender - Casual

AccorHotel • Vancouver, BC

5d • CA$20 - CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

At Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, every celebration deserves exceptional service. As a Banquet Bartender, you'll bring energy, expertise, and professionalism to weddings, galas, conferences, and special events by crafting quality beverages and creating memorable guest experiences. From setting up elegant banquet bars to delivering responsible beverage service, you'll play an important role in ensuring every event runs seamlessly.

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Serving It Right certification (required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktails, and responsible beverage service
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional language skills are an asset
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bartending experience in banquets, restaurants, hotels, or high-volume venues is preferred
• Luxury hotel or large-scale event experience is considered an asset
• FoodSafe Level 1 certification is an asset
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly, engaging, and personalized service in accordance with Fairmont service standards
• Prepare, stock, operate, and dismantle banquet bars for meetings, weddings, receptions, and special events
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately using approved recipes, measures, and presentation standards
• Review event requirements to ensure bars are fully stocked and event-ready
• Verify legal drinking age and provide responsible beverage service in accordance with Serving It Right and hotel policies
• Monitor guest consumption and respond appropriately to signs of intoxication, escalating concerns when required
• Maintain accurate cash, charge, inventory, and beverage consumption records throughout each event
• Keep bar stations clean, organized, fully stocked, and compliant with food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with banquet, culinary, stewarding, and leadership teams to deliver seamless event execution
• Participate in departmental briefings, training sessions, and service excellence initiatives
• Follow all hotel policies, health and safety procedures, and brand standards
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful banquet operations

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $19.61 per hour, plus gratuities, increasing to $26.14 per hour after 90 shifts, with increases in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• One duty meal during your scheduled meal break, processed as an applicable taxable benefit
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, offering 50% off at participating venues
• Opportunities to participate in community and sustainability initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED