Bar Porter - Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino is seeking a Bar Porter to support cocktail and beverage services on the casino floor in Ottawa, Ontario. This part-time permanent role involves stocking, cleaning, and assisting bartenders to ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires knowledge of beverages and glassware, a minimum of one year in a similar role, and a commitment to teamwork and guest service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a bar porter or bar back in a casino, high-volume nightclub or high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a smile and friendly greeting.
• Clean and stock bar area, glassware, and bar appliances per policy.
• Ensure bar is set up properly and products meet service standards.
• Stock bar with products and supplies throughout shifts.
• Prepare mixes and garnishes for service.
• Provide friendly guest interactions and assistance as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas during shifts.
• Report maintenance issues to management.
• Complete additional requests from management.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and answer questions accurately.

Skills

Teamwork

Guest service

Attention to detail

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Company: Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Job Type: Part Time Permanent

Is this a current vacancy? Yes, this is an existing open position.

Compensation: CAD $ 19.00/ Hr.

License Requirements: AGCO License, Smart Serve Certificate

Overview

The Bar Porter plays a key support role in ensuring the efficient operation of casino bar outlets by maintaining cleanliness, stocking supplies, and assisting bartenders in delivering exceptional guest service. This position is responsible for replenishing beverages, glassware, ice, and bar supplies; maintaining sanitary standards; and ensuring bar areas remain organized, fully stocked, and guest‑ready at all times. The Bar Porter works in a fast‑paced environment and collaborates closely with bartenders, servers, and other team members to support seamless service while adhering to all health, safety, and responsible service regulations. A commitment to teamwork, attention to detail, and delivering an outstanding guest experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest’s name when possible
• Cleans bar area, including bar tops, sinks, glasses, refrigerators, coolers and other bar appliances in accordance with Hard Rock policies.
• Ensures bar is set properly.
• Ensures all soda gun products, fruit garnishes, and mixes meets service standards.
• Stocks assigned bar with product and supplies throughout the shift.
• Prepares all mixes and garnishes.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the shift.
• Notify management of maintenance repair issues relating to the bar and service area.
• Complete any additional reasonable requests by management.
• Demonstrates impeccable product knowledge.
• Answer questions - accurately and politely.
• Direct guests to areas & restrooms.
• Create memorable experiences.
• Entertain guests with AMPLIFIED SERVICE.
• Lives the Brand.

Expierence, Education, Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a bar porter and/or bar back in a casino, high-volume nightclub or high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Must have knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk distances.
• The employee must frequently lift/push/pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a highly regulated and controlled environment, but there will be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor to complete job functions as outlined or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.

Closing

Hard Rock Ottawa values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.