Full-time Bartender

Company Description

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Job Description

The responsibility of the bartender is for opening and closing the function of the bar as well as assisting the Cocktail Servers on the floor when needed. To ensure all guests receive exceptional service by consistently offering professional, friendly, warm and engaging service. The role also requires bar preparation, inventory, and creation of new menu ideas.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for opens and closes function of the bar, maintains inventory and security of product. Assists on the floor where required. Ensures all guest requests for service are filled in a timely efficient manner with a focus on exceeding our guests’ expectations at all times.
• Ensures exceptional service to clients with strong sales skills to increase average cheque.
• Ensures for giving clients a memorable experience in our lounge.
• Beverage inventory and ordering.
• Stocking, cleaning, and maintaining bar.
• Responsible for up-selling
• Ensures all bills are handled in an accurate manner.
• Adheres to Health & Safety policy and ensuring safe work practices are followed at all times.
• Adheres to the hotel’s environmental policies and procedures.
• Adherers to all allergy policies.
• Demonstrates Service Promise Standards and Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience in a high volume, fine dining/upscale restaurant or lounge required, 2-3 years minimum.
• Strong wine knowledge and excellent working knowledge of specialty spirits, wines and beers required-certification in F&B or Wine Stewarding an asset.
• Good comfort level with F&B POS system.
• “Smart Choices” responsible liquor service certification required.
• Strong classic cocktails knowledge.
• Creating craft cocktails is an asset.
• Service oriented, team player, flexible in high paced environment and able to handle pressure with grace.
• Must be able to complete all physical aspects of the job without restriction, i.e. Lift 25+ lbs at a time, stand and walk for up to 8 hours.
• Fluency in a second language an asset.
• Very good knowledge on preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and/or holidays.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

• Full time employees will be eligible to join the benefit plan which includes extended medical (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability)
• Full time employees will also be eligible to participate in Fairmont Pension Plan, which includes matched employee contributions
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba -- at the historic corner of Portage and Main -- Fairmont Winnipeg luxury hotel extends the naturally warm reception of the Prairies. Just step outside our Winnipeg hotel and the city is at your feet.

Visa Requirements: To be eligible for employment with Fairmont Winnipeg, you must be in possession of a working visa for Canada. We do not provide offer letters to applicants seeking to get their work visas. Applicants must have their work visas in place prior to applying.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.We are happy to provide you accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact the Talent & Culture Department and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

Diversity&Inclusionfor Accor means welcoming each and everyoneandrespecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities andskills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is toprovide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellentworking conditions and to promote the development ofall people, including thosewith disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.