Bartender - Biff's Bistro

Reopening soon in a newly renovated space, we are excited to welcome backguests to indulge inBiff's Bistrofavourites like steak tartare, duck confit and steak frites. Join our team as we prepare tohost old and new guests foraprès work cocktails, al fresco dining on our Front street terrace, pre-show dining, and more!

What's in it for you:

• Gratuity Sharing
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% dining discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
• Employee referral program
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia

Job Description

Our Bartenders take pride in their food, wine and spirit knowledge. They build relationships with their guests and are often asked for by name. They display natural showmanship, have great communication skills and an eye for detail. A Bartender receives beverage orders and makes beverages in a timely and efficient manner maintaining all O&B standards. They also communicate beverage descriptions and modifications with team members to ensure guests receive their requested beverage.

The Day to Day:

• You’re a pro at first impressions and welcome each guest warmly and with enthusiasm
• You’re aware of your surroundings and offer a helping hand to all guests whenever needed
• You’re enthusiastic about our offerings and share your menu knowledgeable in order to make best recommendations
• You have an strong working knowledgeable of cocktails, wine and beer and love sharing fun facts about our offerings
• You’re a fun time! Guest want to come back and sit at your bar time and time again
• You value accuracy and organization when it comes to maintain guest tabs, ordering food, and pre setting guest up before food arrives.
• You love to go above and beyond for special requests or celebration and take food preferences and guest allergies seriously
• You’re a team player and respectfully communicate to all other staff and managers to ensure a smooth service.
• You’re able to move around the restaurant with focused urgency
• You take ownership of your bar and check and maintain beer keg and liquor levels, take inventory and assist manager with inventory ordering
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• SmartServe Certified
• Proven experience as a bartender for at least 6 months
• Enrolled or completed a Hospitality, Food & Beverage and/or Special Events Program is an asset
• Wine, beer and cocktail knowledge is required.
• WSET preferred but not required
• Passion for food, beverage and providing excellent customer service
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift and move beer kegs, liquor and wine boxes
• Full availability

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

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At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.