Bartender (Seasonal)

The Distillery Restaurants Corp., creators of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill, Madrina Bar y Tapas and Distillery Events (Archeo and The Distillery District - Loft) are seeking an experienced and motivated Bartender with a strong serving background and a passion for creating a flawless dining experiences at our busiest time of the year. The ideal candidates not only understand that exceptional guest service is at the heart of hospitality but that they are ambassadors to Toronto's unique food and beverage culture. 

Our Bartenders provide beautifully crafted cocktails to our guests in a high volume, fast-paced environment. You'll have an exceptional understanding of mixology and quality control – with a notable passion and desire to learn more about wines and inspired cocktails. You must already have a passion for mixing beautiful cocktails and a friendly smile for guests and colleagues alike. 

Vacancy Status: This position is for an existing, open vacancy. These positions will end in January 2027.

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada in order to be considered for this role. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our recruitment/selection process.

The DRC Employee perks include: 

• $17.60 per hour, plus tips
• In-house dining perks
• Bold and lively work environments 
• The chance to work alongside an exceptional team

What you’ll be doing:

• Exhibit, encourage and motivate the DRC’s beliefs and core values 
• Commit to mastering a complete working knowledge of the drinks menu and ingredients
• Ensure all beverage descriptions, promotions and any other information are clearly communicated to guests and team members
• Check identification to ensure all guests are of age to consume alcohol 
• Mix ingredients, garnish glasses and serve alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic beverages to guests in a timely manner
• Accommodate guest allergies and special requests accordingly 
• Process payments; provide accurate billing and support documents for any Credit Card(s), Gift Card(s), Gift Certificate(s), etc. accurately and efficiently
• Maintain a clean work station while adhering to food safety, sanitation and hygiene guidelines set by the Public Health Department and the Company
• Other duties as assigned or required
• Learn and grow with a great restaurant company with a focus on our successful future and yours!

What we would like you to bring to the bar:

• EXPERIENCE. Minimum three (3) year's experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Experience with a point-of-sale system, preferably Silverware, is considered an asset
• TRAINING. You must have a valid Smart Serve certification. Any related training certifications are highly valued. 
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Bartenders must be able to carefully listen to orders, explain food and beverage items and make recommendations. 
• ADAPTABILITY. Our ideal candidate can work in a fast-paced, changing environment with ease. 
• LEARNING-ORIENTED. We're looking for a life-long learner with an insatiable desire to positively impact the experience of our guests and restaurant reviews.
• EDUCATION. A degree/diploma in food and beverage, hospitality management is considered an asset. 

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.