Bartender - HISTORY, Ottawa

Live Nation Entertainment • Ottawa, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will have the opportunity to be part of a very special team for Live Nation’s newest Canadian venue, HISTORY Ottawa. A state-of-the-art venue with a capacity of up to 2000 hosting over 180 concerts and private events annually. If you are ready to be a part of Ottawa’s most memorable and historic shows, this role might be for you!

Requirements

• Must be Smart Serve Certified and at least 19 years of age
• Minimum of 3 years experience bartending in a premium, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of various spirits, beers, wines and champagnes
• Experience using point of sales systems; Appetize an asset, but not required
• You understand the art of upselling and enjoy meeting daily sales incentives
• Experience requesting ID’s for anyone whom looks under the legal drinking age and recognizing validity
• Must be able to stand during scheduled shift, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time
• Ability to learn and execute cocktail menu with ease and to detailed specifications
• Have an incredible ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high volume environment while maintaining a first-in-class hospitality and food and beverage experience
• Strong communication skills, including listening skills and ability to communicate with guests and respond to inquiries
• A passion for live events and desire to ensure every customer experience is exceptional!
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required

Nice To Haves

• Those with previous bottle service & casual fine dining experience an asset
• Liases with F&B management team on par levels and various other food and beverage needs

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor
• Successfully complete a pour test prior to every shift, where applicable
• Suggestively sell beverages to guests at the bar
• Prioritize and organize drink orders
• Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems
• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies
• Maintain Live Nation safety and sanitation standards
• Prepare guest checks (on point of sales terminal) and process payment
• Maintain appropriate Comp and Spill checks

Benefits

• generous vacation
• healthcare
• retirement benefits
• student loan repayment
• tuition reimbursement
• six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering
• perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips
• access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed