Bartender (Casual)

Dominion-Bar-Kitchen; Surrey; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health and dental benefits

Wellness spending account

Flexible schedule

Staff discounts (meals & hotel stays)

Team events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Dominion Bar + Kitchen, located in Surrey City Centre, seeks a skilled Bartender to join our team. You will set up and maintain the bar, prepare drinks to standard recipes, and provide guests with exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

Our team enjoys competitive wages, health benefits, flexible scheduling, and staff discounts. This role reports to the Assistant General Manager and involves engaging with a diverse clientele near Civic Hotel and Surrey Central SkyTrain Station.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel, restaurant, catering or fast-paced high-volume setting.
• Serving It Right and Foodsafe Level 1 certificates required; mixology certificates considered an asset.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, and drink recipes; ability to upsell.
• Able to operate POS, OpenTable and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain and adhere to bar duties and par stock.
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to standard recipes.
• Seat guests, take orders, serve food and beverages, and clear tables.

Skills

Excellent grooming

Outgoing personality

Multitasking

Team player

English fluency

Problem solving

Sales skills

Local knowledge (Surrey)

Education

Serving It Right

FoodSafe Level 1

Tools

POS terminals

OpenTable

Debit payment systems

Job description

13475 Central Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 0L8, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Dominion Bar + Kitchen is Surrey City Centre's social hub — an inspired downtown experience with local comfort. Our innovative menus center on New Canadian entrées, appetizers, and classic favourites, focusing on locally sourced ingredients. Paired with an exciting list of signature cocktails, outstanding BC wines and craft beer, Dominion Bar + Kitchen sets the scene in Surrey. Located in the lobby of Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection, with views over Civic Plaza, Dominion is a perfect destination for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Why Join Our Team?

• Dominion offers our team members a variety of benefits, including:
• Competitive wages
• Opportunity for health and dental benefits - including a wellness spending account
• Flexible schedule - balance your schedule with your life!
• Staff discounts - including meals and Civic Hotel stays
• Team events
• Inclusive and diverse team
• Next to the Surrey Central Skytrain Station
• The ability to advance your career through training and development opportunities!

As a part of Century Group Lands Corporation, career opportunities are available within other areas of hospitality and expand across a diverse group of companies and corporate divisions.

Role Summary

This role of Bartender reports to the Assistant General Manager.

Key Accountabilities

1.Proper set-up, maintenance and adherence to scheduled duties within the bar, lounge or patio areas, ensuring everything in place and par stock is maintained for all service related items

2.The preparation of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages using standardized drink recipes and presentation standards

3.Seating guests, taking/placing orders, preparing specialty items, serving food and beverages, clearing, cleaning and resetting designated areas

4.Placing orders through designated POS systems, reviewing final checks and securing payment

5.Maintaining a composed and professional demeanor while providing exemplary guest service

6.Being aware of menu items, menu and operational changes and communicating the information as appropriate

7.Protecting the organization, guests and co-workers by adhering to appropriate food, liquor, workplace service, operational and safety standards

8.Ensuring that all property, furnishings, equipment and supplies are used according to proper instructions and intended use

9.Performs other duties as assigned and directed by GM & Assistant GM

Education & Experience

• Have experience in a similar environment including a hotel, restaurant, catering or other fast paced high-volume establishment
• Have valid Serving it Right and Foodsafe Level 1 certificates. Certificates in mixology would be considered an asset
• Have a good understanding of beer, wine, liquor, non-alcoholic beverages, common drink recipes, basic food & beverage pairings or accompaniments, different cuisines and food preparation methods
• Be able to upsell through detailed product knowledge and effectively handle all guest inquiries including food and beverage suggestions, dietary, food sensitivity or allergy requirements
• Accurately operate POS terminals, debit payment systems, Open Table and other computerized or electronic systems
• Have the ability to handle inventory management, financial transactions, float management and proper product use to eliminate waste and spillage

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent grooming standards and remain professional at all times
• Must be pleasant, have an outgoing personality and able to communicate and work with a diverse group of individuals and guests
• Well organized and efficient, able to multitask
• Team player and works productively with others
• Have an excellent command of both spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 2nd language would be considered an asset
• Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills
• Have detailed knowledge of the Surrey area, services and local attractions
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend and stoop repeatedly
• Be able to frequently lift and carry up to 44 pounds

13475 Central Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 0L8, Canada