Bartender

Queens Harbour; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Queens Harbour in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking an experienced bartender to deliver outstanding guest experiences at our waterfront dining destination. You will take orders, mix classic and innovative cocktails, and keep the bar clean, stocked, and inviting.

The ideal candidate has prior bartending experience, knows beverage preparation, and can communicate professionally with guests while working flexible shifts to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering friendly guest experiences.
• Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and serving drinks and snacks to bar customers
• Preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Mixing classic and innovative cocktails
• Maintaining a clean, stocked, and organized bar
• Providing friendly and professional service to guests
• Suggesting menu items based on guest preferences
• Checking IDs to ensure legal drinking age

Skills

Experience as a bartender

Teamwork and communication

Cocktail knowledge

Education

Bartending certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Join our Team and Be a Part of Canada’s #1 Waterfront Dining Destination Summer 2026

Queens Harbour is Looking for Experienced Bartenders.

Main Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Taking and serving orders
• Preparing beverages for customers
• Recommending beverages based on bar customers' needs and preferences

Bartender Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified bartender who can provide our customers with an outstanding guest experience. The bartender must be able to meet all the needs of our customers, compelling them to come back again.

Making beverage recommendations based on the needs and preferences of bar customers is a crucial factor for improving guest drinking experience and our bar's profitability. Communicating with guests in a professional and friendly manner is a must for excellent customer experience.

A good job candidate must be able to perfectly prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which includes mixing ingredients to prepare classic and innovative cocktails. They also need to keep the bar clean and well-organized, as well as ensure it is always fully stocked.

Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Taking orders and serving drinks and snacks to bar customers
• Preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Mixing classic and innovative cocktails
• Communicating with customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Nurturing customers to provide an exceptional guest experience
• Making menu recommendations based on customers' needs and preferences
• Keeping the bar clean, stocked, and well-organized
• Checking customers' IDs to ensure they meet the legal drinking age

Bartender Job Requirements:

• Experience as a bartender
• Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages
• A bartending certificate is a plus
• Basic computer and math skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Professional and positive disposition
• Ability to keep the bar clean, stocked and well-organized
• Flexibility and willingness to work in shifts

Taps Public House is an interactive space for guests to see and be seen, to engage and connect over something we all have in common—amazing food and drinks. We are purveyors of quality food and libations, creating unforgettable memories in Mississauga, Ontario.