Bartender - Maison Selby

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Bartender at Oliver & Bonacini. You will create extraordinary guest experiences through your vibrant personality and expertise in cocktails, while enjoying benefits like gratuity sharing and discounts at all O&B locations. Be part of a team that values creativity, organization, and hard work.

Benefits

Gratuity Sharing

Discounted gym membership

50% Dining Discount

Employee Referral Program

Training and development opportunities

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year proven experience as a bartender required.
• Passion for food, beverage, and customer service essential.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and ensure enthusiasm.
• Take ownership of the bar and maintain inventory.
• Ensure accurate billing and communicate with staff for smooth service.

Skills

Knowledge of cocktails, wine, and beer

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

SmartServe Certification

WSET (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Housed within the walls of the historic C.H. Gooderham House, and rooted in the vibrant history of St. James Town, Maison Selby celebrates timeless French cooking with a modern accent. Boasting an impressive list of hand-crafted cocktails, our bar program is second-to-none.

Largely inspired by the bistro and café genre, our menus showcase many dishes that creatively integrate traditional European techniques. Our breakfast and weekend brunch feature a thoughtfully curated selection of pastries and savoury dishes, while our lunch and dinner menus offer sensible yet delicious bistro fare with familiar French favourites like Tuna Niçoise Salad and Coq au Vin.

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
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

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!

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

• SmartServe Certified
• 1 year proven experience as a bartender
• 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
• Full availability

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.

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **