Bartender - Alchemy

Alchemy; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchemy, located in the JW Marriott hotel in Edmonton's ICE District, is seeking a dynamic bartender to enhance guest experience through creativity and expert cocktail knowledge. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional service in a vibrant bar environment, where your enthusiasm and skills will thrive.

Benefits

Gratuity Sharing

Discounted gym membership

50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations

Employee Referral Program

Training and development opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a bartender or server in a similar environment.
• Passion for food, beverage, and excellent customer service.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift beer kegs, liquor, and wine boxes.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide menu knowledge for recommendations.
• Maintain guest tabs accurately and ensure smooth service.
• Check and maintain bar inventory and assist with ordering.

Skills

Customer service

Cocktail knowledge

Wine knowledge

Beer knowledge

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Safe Serve Certification

WSET (preferred)

Job description

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player collaborating closely with the rest of the bar team and restaurant. You’ll learn our sought after set of systems and procedures while working closely with your FOH and BOH Teams. You love creativity and have a passion for making cocktails. You’ll bring a professional, enthusiastic work ethic each day and contribute in setting our restaurants apart and creating a rave worthy guest experience!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU :

• Gratuity Sharing
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
• Employee Referral Program
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage

Job Description

Located on the fifth floor of the JW Marriott hotel in Edmonton’s ICE District, Alchemy features an intimate indoor cocktail bar and lounge, as well as a large heated patio overlooking Rogers Place. Serving up handcrafted libations and next-level bar snacks, Alchemy’s menu is composed of a curated collection of both vintage and modern cocktails, highlighting a mix of classic recipes, traditional techniques, unexpected flavours, and avant-garde accents and textures!

THE DAY to DAY :

• You’re a pro at first impressions and welcome each guest warmly and with enthusiasm
• You’re aware of your surroundings and offer a helping hand to all guests whenever needed
• You’re enthusiastic about our offerings and share your menu knowledgeable in order to make best recommendations
• You have an strong working knowledgeable of cocktails, wine and beer and love sharing fun facts about our offerings
• You’re a fun time! Guest want to come back and sit at your bar time and time again
• You value accuracy and organization when it comes to maintain guest tabs, ordering food, and pre setting guest up before food arrives.
• You love to go above and beyond for special requests or celebration and take food preferences and guest allergies seriously
• You’re a team player and respectfully communicate to all other staff and managers to ensure a smooth service.
• You’re able to move around the restaurant with focused urgency
• You take ownership of your bar and check and maintain beer keg and liquor levels, take inventory and assist manager with inventory ordering
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Safe Serve Certified
• Prior experience as a bartender and / or server in a similar environment
• Wine, beer and cocktail knowledge is required.
• WSET preferred but not required
• Passion for food, beverage and providing excellent customer service
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift and move beer kegs, liquor and wine boxes

Additional Information

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.