Restaurant Bartender

Easton's Group of Hotels Inc. • Kingston, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kingston Marriott Hotel is seeking a skilled Bartender who is energetic, personable, and passionate about crafting exceptional guest experiences. This role involves delivering high-quality beverages, engaging service, and memorable moments for guests in a fast-paced environment. As part of the Marriott brand, the hotel offers world-class hospitality backed by global standards, innovation, and care, along with exceptional training programs and career mobility.

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments.
• Must meet provincial legal age requirements.
• Fluent English required.

Nice To Haves

• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or valid food handler certification as required by provincial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly as they approach the bar and promote house specialties using up-selling techniques to maximize revenue.
• Prepare beverages according to established pouring standards and drink recipes to ensure consistency and cost control.
• Coordinate food service with restaurant operations when applicable for bar and lounge guests.
• Monitor guest behaviour and alcohol consumption; ensure responsible service of alcohol and notify management of any incidents involving excessive consumption.
• Verify identification when the age of a guest requesting alcoholic beverages is in question.
• Alert management of any service or safety concerns and assist with service recovery to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Set up the bar with all required liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware, and supplies before service.
• Perform pre- and post-shift duties including replenishing stock, preparing garnishments, emptying/filling ice bins, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Requisition necessary supplies and maintain accurate inventory of unused liquor and beverages.
• Secure all liquor before, during, and at the end of the shift.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately; obtain, count, and secure bartender bank; balance cash drawer at the end of shift.
• Inspect bar area daily for cleanliness and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize bar surfaces, counters, stools, chairs, tables, and equipment as required.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through effective communication with kitchen staff, servers, and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned while following all Company and Marriott Brand Standards.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health and dental benefits
• RRSP options
• Wellness days
• Endless discounts with brands such as Apple, Shell, Ninja, Shark, Dyson, PC Optimum, home and car insurance, and many more
• Marriott travel discounts worldwide
• Career growth opportunities within Marriott’s international network
• A supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees