Bartender

Aramark Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is hiring a Bartender in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role requires providing excellent customer service, preparing drinks, and adhering to alcohol service regulations. Candidates must have Serve Right Certification and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering great service.

Qualifications

• Must have Serve Right Certification and be at least 19 years old.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and take drink orders.
• Ensure compliance with government alcohol service regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized service area.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Food & beverage handling

Point-of-sale system usage

Education

Serve Right Certification

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

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Overview

The Alcohol Server - Bartender is responsible for providing excellent customer service while responsibly serving alcoholic beverages to guests. This includes taking orders, preparing drinks efficiently and ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations and policies. They also collect payments, maintain a clean and organized service area and address customer inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting customers while anticipating their needs, taking orders and providing friendly, efficient service.
• Adhering to all government regulations, laws and in-house policies on Responsible Alcohol Service regarding responsible service of alcohol.
• Checking ID to ensure guests are of legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
• Monitoring guest consumption and signs of intoxication and intervening when necessary to prevent over-consumption.
• Taking drink orders, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Preparing and pouring drinks accurately including specialty cocktails, mixed drinks, draught beer, packaged beer and ready to drink cocktails.
• Operating a point-of-sale system, processing transactions and collecting payments.
• Ensuring beverages are prepared and handled safely following hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Adhering to established procedures and policies for food & beverage preparation, credit / debit / cash and customer service.
• Responsible for opening and closing inventory and stocking of supplies and fridges.
• Maintain a clean, organized and stocked area, cleaning up spills and messes promptly.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

• Friendly, welcoming and able to interact with customers and co-workers in a positive manner.
• Clear and effective communication with customers and team members.
• Serve Right Certification and a minimum age of 19 to serve in the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Ability to use a point-of-sale (POS) system for order taking and payment processing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; handling multiple tasks and working under pressure at times.
• Understanding proper food & beverage handling and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team promoting a positive culture.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequently lifting and carrying items such as bar supplies, ice, cases of product often and may be up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements and motions such as preparing beverage orders, entering orders into the point-of-sale system, restocking items.
• Slips, trips and falls; uneven surfaces, spilled liquids or tripping over equipment.
• Cuts and lacerations; working with sharp objects such as knives, corkscrews and blenders.
• Muscle strain and fatigue; lifting items, repetitive motions and prolonged standing.
• Exposure to cleaning agents may cause skin irritations or respiratory problems.
• Sanitizers can lead to skin irritation or accidental ingestion.
• Flexibility; willingness to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

About Aramark

Our Mission: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.