Bartender

SSP America; Kelowna; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company seeks an experienced bartender to join their team at Kelowna International Airport. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of bartending experience and must hold a Serving it Right certificate. Responsibilities include greeting guests, preparing drinks, and maintaining the bar area. This role offers competitive pay of $17.85 per hour plus tips and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Meal Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Free Employee Parking

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one year bartending experience required.
• Certification by province, federal, or local required training program.
• Ability to communicate and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and friendly manner.
• Mix and present drinks according to recipes.
• Maintain stock and cleanliness of the bar.

Skills

Bartending experience

Food and beverage preparation

English language proficiency

Ability to operate POS systems

Knowledge of liquor regulations

Education

Serving it Right Certificate

Job description

Overview

$17.85 / hour + tips

• Employee Meal Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Employee Parking
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits for Full-Time Employees

SSP Canada operates several restaurants throughout Kelowna International Airport, including: White Spot, Tim Hortons, Subway, and retail stores.

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance

Here are a few things you can expect if you join our team as a bartender:

• Greet guests in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner
• Use recipes and practice portion control to mix, garnish, and present drinks
• Input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
• Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar at all times
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
• Must adhere to all Provincial, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests at all times
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Other Requirements

• Minimum one year bartending experience required, including certification by province, federal, or local required training program.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check and order & close out a check.
• Ability to work and stand in confined spaces for long periods of time.
• Serving it Right Certificate required.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.