Banquet Bartender - Cocotte Bistro

Gray Collection; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Collection in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Banquet Bartender to prepare and serve beverages for banquet events, ensuring responsible service and guest satisfaction. You will set up the bar, stock supplies, and maintain a clean, organized service area throughout each event.

You will also assist with event teardown, handle billing support when needed, and collaborate closely with the banquet team to deliver outstanding service across all events in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of bartending experience.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and banquet setup/breakdown duties.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong teamwork mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good organizational skills.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Excellent English communication, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Bar Service Execution – event-specific beverage service in accordance with event requirements and company standards.
• Set up, stock, and organize the bar before service; assist with room set up/teardown afterward.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; advise guests on selections and take orders.
• Guest Support – respond to requests, monitor satisfaction, provide friendly, professional service.
• Responsible Alcohol Service – verify IDs and ensure responsible service per laws and policies.
• Bar Maintenance & Inventory – maintain cleanliness, monitor stock, replenish supplies, report shortages.
• Clearing & Event Reset/Turnover – ensure cleanliness, complete breakdown and cleanup; assist with setup/breakdown.
• Assist manager with beverage billing, cash handling, reporting, and payments when required.
• Perform other related duties to ensure smooth operation of service.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Stamina

English proficiency

Availability

Job description

The Banquet Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests during banquet events while ensuring responsible alcohol service and exceptional guest experiences. The Banquet Bartender will set up and stock the bar prior to the event and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the function. Following the event, they will complete bar inventory, breakdown, and cleanup procedures. More broadly, the Banquet Bartender works closely with other members of the banquet team to provide guests with outstanding service and contribute to the success of each event.

Responsibilities

• Bar Service Execution – event-specific beverage service in accordance with event requirements and company standards;
• Properly set up, stock, and organize the bar before service begins, assist with room set up/teardown once bar duties are completed;
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a timely manner; advise guests on beverage selections and take drink orders;
• Guest Support – respond to guest requests, monitor guest satisfaction whenever possible, and provide friendly, professional service throughout the event;
• Responsible Alcohol Service – verify identification when required and ensure alcohol is served responsibly in accordance with applicable laws and company policies;
• Bar Maintenance & Inventory Control – maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, monitor stock levels, replenish supplies as needed, and report inventory shortages to management;
• Clearing & Event Reset/Turnover – ensure the cleanliness of the bar, service areas, and storage areas before, during, and after events; complete bar breakdown and cleanup procedures following each event, assist with room set up/teardown once bar duties are completed;
• Assist the manager with beverage billing, cash handling, consumption reporting, and payment processing when required;
• Perform any other related duties necessary to ensure the smooth operation of service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of bartending experience;
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and perform banquet setup and breakdown duties
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Strong interest in teamwork;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Good organizational skills;
• Availability to work mornings, evenings and weekends;
• Excellent communication skills in English, spoken and written.