Bartender

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

  Work setting

• Urban area
• Formal dining room
• Theatre

  Tasks

• Arrange the bar area to make attractive displays
• Clean bar area and wash glassware
• Serve food or snacks
• Advise on wine selection
• Provide recommendations on drink selections
• Collect cash, credit/debit cards or other payment for beverages
• Operate cash register
• Record and balance beverage sales
• Store beverage and food products
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons

  Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods

  Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Positive attitude

  Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

  Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

  Financial benefits

• Gratuities