Bartender, Armani Caffè (FT)

Armani Caffè; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

RRSP with company matching

Job summary

Armani Caffè in Vancouver seeks a bartender to craft cocktails, wines, coffees, and non-alcoholic beverages with impeccable service. You will greet guests, learn preferences, and recommend menu items while upholding Giorgio Armani hospitality standards.

Requirements include at least 1+ year of bartending or luxury hospitality experience, Serving It Right, and strong product knowledge. Flexibility for shifts including evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of bartending, premium food and beverage, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred.
• Serving It Right certification and legal eligibility to serve alcohol in British Columbia are required; FoodSafe Level 1 & First Aid preferred.
• Working knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, responsible alcohol service, and beverage pairings required.
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, listening, and guest service skills; ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, learn preferences, provide menu recommendations, and execute beverage and service standards.
• Craft and serve high-quality cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and equipment, and manage venue flow during service.
• Support memorable guest experiences and uphold Giorgio Armani hospitality standards.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Food safety

Communication

POS systems

Flexible schedule

Tools

Bar tools

Espresso equipment

POS systems

Job description

As a Bartender at Armani Caffè, you will be part of a diverse service team committed to creating an exceptional guest experience rooted in warmth, authenticity, precision, and genuine hospitality. You will craft and serve high-quality cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, coffee, and non‑alcoholic beverages, as well as curated menu items, delivering exceptional service that drives sales and embodies the elegance, excellence, and hospitality of the Giorgio Armani brand.

In this role, you will welcome guests, learn their preferences, provide thoughtful menu recommendations, and execute beverage and service standards consistently. Your attention to detail, product knowledge, and presence on the floor will support efficient service flow, strong guest relationships, and a refined caffè environment.

To succeed in this role, you are collaborative, composed under pressure, results-oriented, and committed to working with integrity. You take pride in beverage craftsmanship, cleanliness, food safety, and creating memorable experiences for every guest.

Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one (1+) year of bartending, premium food and beverage, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred; luxury hospitality experience is an asset
• Serving It Right certification and legal eligibility to serve alcohol in British Columbia are required; FoodSafe Level 1 & First Aid certification is preferred and must be obtained and maintained where required
• Working knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, responsible alcohol service, and beverage pairings is required
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, listening, and guest service skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience with bar tools, beverage equipment, espresso equipment, and point-of-sale systems is preferred; willingness and ability to learn approved recipes and preparation techniques is essential
• Open availability and ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin, or other language skills are not required but are considered a strong asset

Physical Demands

Activity

Demands

Frequency

At Desk

Rare

Standing/Walking

Constant

Lifting/Carrying

Up to 30 lbs intermittently; lighter items and beverage supplies frequently

Frequent

Push/Pull

Moveable shelving, equipment and doors

Frequent

Climbing

Stairs and Ladders

Rare

Reaching Below/Above Shoulder

To reach higher items on shelves or lower items on floor

Frequent

Fine Motor Tasks

Bar tools, glassware, beverage equipment, espresso machine and POS, etc.

Frequent

Auditory & Vision

Hear and see safety signals, read labels, registers, computers, etc.

Constant

Cognitive Demands

Activity

Demands

Frequency

Communication

Verbal & Writing

Constant

Coordinate with Team

Communicate with colleagues, coordinate service, and elevate safety, liquor-service, or guest concerns

Constant

Organize Work

Sequence orders, manage multiple priorities, and maintain service flow

Constant

Accuracy / Attention to Detail

Beverage recipes, measured pours, transactions, allergens, labelling, responsible service, and product quality

Constant

Administrative Tasks

Complete checklists, logs, counts, and other assigned records

Frequent

Why Join Us

Join us in our mission to passionately convey Giorgio Armani’s unique vision of timeless and natural elegance, where fashion and design provoke a confident state of being for all people by fostering beauty in the world.

The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today. Our company designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances, cosmetics, chocolates, hotels and restaurants under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange.

This role has an hourly rate of $18.25/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We believe in rewarding great talent, which is why eligible team members may also earn performance-based bonuses and annual incentives that recognize individual impact and contributions.

OUR CULTURE

As a company one of our goals is to motivate and drive a unified team to deliver the Armani experience. We believe the fuel to the power of the brand is through the collaboration of our associates. We are dedicated to fostering the development and growth of our people, roles and structure.

OUR BENEFITS

COMPENSATION: Commission (Eligibility Based On Position) • Retail Bonus Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program

PAID TIME: Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up • Long-Term Disability • Paid Time Off to Volunteer in your Community

SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company Matching for Full & Part-Time Associates

NOTE: Benefits may vary based on position eligibility

YOUR CAREER

Training and Development Opportunities • Rewards and Recognition programs • Opportunities in various brands in the Canadian Corporate Office (Greater Toronto Area), as well as domestic and international opportunities.