Bartender - Dewey's

University of Alberta Students' Union; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

An inclusive and diverse workforce

Flexible hours

Team environment

Located on the U of A campus

Job summary

University of Alberta Students' Union is seeking a bartender to provide exceptional service in a fast-paced bar on campus. You will manage cash, open/close procedures, and ensure a clean, welcoming space while upholding policy compliance and safety standards.

This role involves supervising and training part-time staff, restocking supplies, and maintaining high customer service levels throughout each shift.

Qualifications

• Must have ProServe certification.
• Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience preferred.
• Able to handle full beer kegs and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Provides service to servers and customers by dispensing food and beverages.
• Handles cash for products sold, and for the bar and debit floats.
• Opens and closes the bar, counts floats and sales at shift end and closing.
• Maintains cleanliness of all areas and equipment used by customers.
• Receives orders from suppliers, restocks kegs and bar supplies at shift end.
• Supervises staff, monitors servers to ensure high customer service levels.
• Trains part-time staff to maintain service standards.
• Enforces AGLC Liquor Control Act and university policies.
• Other job-related duties as required.

Skills

ProServe certification

Education

Alberta Grade 12

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.
• Otherjob-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 July 20, 2026.