Bartender - Bars

University of Alberta Students' Union; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A university students' organization is seeking a Bartender to deliver excellent service on the U of A campus. The role includes managing bar operations, ensuring cleanliness, and training staff to maintain high standards. Ideal candidates should have high school education, ProServe certification, and possess strong customer service skills. This role offers a flexible schedule in an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Inclusive workforce

Team environment

Qualifications

• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Experience in a bartending or similar role preferred.
• Ability to handle physical demands such as lifting kegs.

Responsibilities

• Dispense food and beverage items to customers.
• Handle cash and manage bar floats.
• Maintain cleanliness in the bar area.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Training

Attention to cleanliness

Education

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent

ProServe certification

Job description

Want to work in a fast paced environment situated in the heart of the U of A campus and provide our guests with an exceptional experience? If so, please keep reading.

Responsible to and under the general supervision of the Senior Operations Manager and Operations Manager, the Bartender is responsible for carrying out the procedures necessary to maintain a high standard of customer service, cleanliness and order in the bar.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides service to Servers and customers by dispensing food and beverage items.
• Responsible for handling cash for the products sold, and for the bar and debit floats.
• Opens and closes the bar - counts floats and sales at the end of each shift, and upon closing.
• Cleanliness of all areas, supplies and equipment, with particular attention to areas used by customers including bar counters and seating, tables and chairs and surrounding floor surfaces.
• Receives orders from suppliers, rotating stock as required in storage areas. Restocks kegs, back-bar beer coolers and all alcohol products, serving supplies and condiments at the end of each shift.
• Supervision of staff, with particular attention to close monitoring of Servers to ensure that customers consistently receive a high level of customer service offered with a positive attitude in accordance with Students' Union policies.
• Training part-time staff in a manner consistent with maintaining a high standard of customer service and effective operation of the room.
• To enforce the AGLC Liquor Control Act, the Capital Health Authority Act, U of A and Students’ Union regulations and policies.
• Other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Alberta Grade 12, or equivalent.
• Experienced preferred.
• Excellent work habits, personal hygiene, professional appearance and dress in accordance with Students' Union policy.
• Good physical condition and the ability to handle full beer kegs.
• Ability to interact effectively with all customers and Students’ Union staff while presenting a friendly, respectful and diplomatic attitude.
• Must have ProServe certification.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An inclusive and diverse workforce.
• Flexible hours.
• Team environment.
• Located on the U of A campus (easy to get to).

Please include your daytime and evening availability in your cover letter.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The UASU’s mission is to serve, engage, and represent students. To do that well we need an organization that is representative of the students we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment that fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.

The review of applications will start on August 11, 2025.