Bar Assistant - Barbarella

Barbarella Bar; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Gratuities

Duty meals

Extended health benefits after 90 days

25% food & beverage discount

Job summary

Barbarella Bar in Calgary is seeking a part-time bar assistant to support the bar team with ice, garnishes, syrups, and stocking. You’ll help bartenders stay prepared for service in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers room to grow to bartender for those who show passion and progression, with a friendly team and opportunities to learn mixology basics. Previous restaurant experience is preferred, you will need good English, math skills for cash handling, and the ability to stand for long

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurants preferred.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and customers.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Basic math and cash handling skills; familiar with POS.
• WHMIS and Pro Serve certifications required or obtainable within 30 days.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist bar staff in setting up the bar, preparing syrups, garnishes, infusions, and batching cocktails.
• Follow drink recipes with exactness.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of bar surfaces.
• Stock supplies and assist with ice, cutlery, and service flow.
• Assist servers with taking orders when needed.
• Support guests to ensure a smooth dining experience.
• Help with general duties to ensure efficient restaurant operations.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Strong communication

Time management

English fluency

Basic math / cash handling

POS system

Professionalism under pressure

Pro Serve Certification

WHMIS Certification

Standing for long periods

Lifting up to 25 pounds

18+ age

Tools

POS System

Job description

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Barbarella Bar is looking for a bar assistant to fill out their team on a part-time permanent basis. The bar assistant is responsible for several key functions in the successful operation of the restaurant bar, including preparing ice, garnishes, and syrups, stocking the bar, and ensuring the bartenders are set up for service. If you enjoy a fast-paced professional work environment, are flexible, and are looking to gain service experience, this is the job for you. Full time room to move up to bartender if the passion, desire and progression is there.

WHO WE ARE

Inspired by the chic mid-century yacht culture of the Italian South & California, we bring the sun-drenched coastal flavours to our Pacific Northwest.

Barbarella reimagines the stylish era of the mid century, circa 1968. Our dishes reimagine thequintessentially Mediterranean fare with locally sourced West Coast ingredients & vernacular.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Competitive hourly wage
• Gratuities
• Duty meals
• Extended health benefits after 90 days for employees working 28+ hours per week
• 25% Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist bar staff in setting up the restaurant, including the preparation of syrups, infusions,garnishes, carbonating, and batching cocktails
• Follow recipe guides for all drinks with exactness
• Help maintain cleanliness & order of all restaurant surfaces.
• Assist staff in maintaining and stocking supplies including but not limited to: retrieving ice, polishing cutlery, running food, clearing tables and taking payments.
• Assist servers with taking orders when needed.
• Help servers with any table set up when needed to ensure guests have a smooth dining experience.
• Assist bartenders with maintaining and stocking all areas of the bar.
• Efficiently clear and clean tables to facilitate guest turnover.
• Welcome and greet guests at the table when needed.
• Be ready to answer any questions about food, beverages or other restaurant functions and services.
• Be ready and willing to provide support as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the head of prep.
• Execute any other tasks required

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Previous restaurant experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and customers.
• Well organized with a strong attention to detail and exceptional time management
• Ability to fluently communicate in both written and verbal English
• Must have a basic knowledge of the dining room, service procedures and functions.
• Possesses basic math skills, can handle money, and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
• Pro Serve Certification required but can be obtained within 30 days of joining.
• WHMIS Certification is required but can be obtained once hired.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds.
• Must be over 18 as alcohol service and open scheduling availability is a requirement.