Bartender

Kinsley Power Systems; Banff; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Restaurant discounts

Onsite fitness facility

Job summary

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Bartender to join our award-winning hospitality services. This role involves setting up, serving, and cleaning beverage areas while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

As a Bartender, you will engage with guests, prepare drinks, and maintain a high standard of service in accordance with regulatory laws. The position requires previous bartending experience and certification, alongside a commitment to excellent service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bartender in a professional environment.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Enjoys interacting with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

• Engage guests positively.
• Set up and stock bar stations.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages.
• Tear down and tidy bar stations post-event.

Skills

Customer service

Bar setup and stocking

Alcohol preparation

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Education

Alberta ProServe certification

Job description

Bartender

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

As part of our award-winning hospitality services, Banff Centre features a number of diningoptions for guests and participants - beautifully appointed banquets; market-style choices for daily dining; casual options for a quick bite, take-away, or pub-style fare; room service delivered to either guest bedrooms or meeting spaces.

The Food and Beverage department is looking for a Bartender to be responsible for the friendly and efficient set-up, service, tear-down and cleaning of all assigned beverage areas which could include the main dining room, special function rooms, Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Maclab Bistro, and remote locations. Our Bartenders ensure prompt and efficient service of all beverage items in accordance with AGLC laws and the standards of excellence set forth by Banff Centre. We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for providing superior customer service.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Food & Beverage, below are some key accountabilities:

• Positively engaging our guests
• Setting up and stocking bar stations andany other required pre-eventset-up
• Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages
• Tearing down bar stations andtidying up spaces post-event
• Taking payment whenapplicable

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Has previous experience as a bartenderin a professional environment
• Completion ofAlberta ProServecertification
• Is able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Possess a high standard of customer service and good organizational skills
• Enjoys interacting with a diverse group of people (artists, leadership participants, conference delegates, etc.)
• Is able to work effectively while under pressure due to time constraints or large volumes of people

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Due to liquor license requirements, only candidates 18 years and older can be considered for this position.

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
• This position pays $17.35 per hour working up to 37.5 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.