PREMIUM BARTENDER

Compass Canada•Ottawa, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves serving food and beverages, maintaining the bar area, and ensuring a positive guest experience. The bartender will be responsible for taking orders, preparing cocktails, processing payments, managing inventory, and adhering to health and safety standards. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment, often in an outdoor venue with varying conditions and high physical demands on event days. Teamwork and excellent customer service are essential.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ previous bartending experience required.
Must have completed high school or equivalent.
Must be bondable, and pass an employer administered background check.
Must be able to demonstrate mathematical skills.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to work in a fast pace environment.
Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must possess a valid Smart Serve Certificate.
Must be able to work all RedBlacks Games.
English is the working language at this job location. Candidate must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Previous high volume dining or hospitality experience considered an asset.
Relevant work experience will be considered an asset.
French is not mandatory but considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of available food and beverage items as well as other products being sold in assigned area.
Ensure assigned area is fully stocked, counted and ready for service prior to doors.
Maintain cleanliness and overall appearance of work environment, prior to, during and after shift.
Take beverage orders from customers and serving staff.
Able to create different types of cocktails and beverage mixes based on the guests request, all while following our alcohol and services policy.
Ensures all orders are punched in correctly to the POS, and all payment is processed for each order.
Complete closing out procedures including restocking the fridges back to the par level.
Ensure proper inventory management throughout the shift, keeping inventory sheet up to date and following inventory management procedures.
Establish rapport with guests.
Resolve customer complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
Re-stock alcohol, garnishes, ice and other bar product as needed throughout the event.
Maintain health and safety standards in work areas.
Work as a team with fellow staff to promote a positive team environment and helping teammates when needed.
Complete all other tasks as delegated and assigned.