Bartender (Part-time Contract) - Port Perry

Great Canadian Entertainment; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel is seeking a Part-time Bartender for a 4-month contract ending January 3, 2027. Reporting to the Food and Beverage Supervisor, you will serve alcoholic beverages safely and provide excellent customer service to patrons.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a high-volume F&B setting, valid Smart Serve certification, and strong cash handling abilities. Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Food & Beverage experience in a high volume establishment.
• Practical experience as a bartender in a high volume licensed establishment.
• Valid Smart Serve certification.
• Strong customer-service oriented background.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks professionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic beverages in a safe manner while delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
• Follow opening and closing bar procedures and cash-out procedures.
• Keep accurate cash, debit/credit transactions and daily inventory records.
• Comply with health, safety, and Smart Serve policies.

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced service

Smart Serve

Cash handling

Food & beverage

Teamwork

Tools

POS System

Job description

Job Description

Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel is seeking a Part-time Bartender! This is a 4-month contract that will end on January 3, 2027.

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Supervisor, the Bartender is responsible for serving alcoholic beverages in a safe manner and providing excellent customer service to patrons at all times.

Skills

The ideal candidate is an energetic professional with proven knowledge, skills and abilities, executing the following in support of the company’s vision, mission and values:

• Excellent internal and external customer service skills are required to be displayed at all times
• Ensure safe and responsible service relative to all aspects of the sale and service of all beverage products including setting a drink rate, avoiding intoxication and inform all co-workers of guests being monitored
• Follow and complete all cash out procedures accurately
• Settle cash and debit/credit card payments with all patrons
• Follow opening and closing bar procedures
• Ensure sufficient supplies of alcoholic beverages and other related products
• Ensure proper cleaning and operation of glass washer
• Complete spillage documentation of all alcoholic beverages
• Complete daily inventory and waste sheets prior to the end of the shift
• Strong knowledge of GBH standard drink recipes, menus and buffet items
• Complete knowledge of the P.O.S. system
• Conduct regular cleaning and sanitation of glassware, refrigerators, bar surfaces, glass washers, equipment and supplies
• Ensure preventative maintenance of glass washer, coffee maker, pizza warmer and other related equipment
• Comply with all alcohol related house policies, practices and Smart Serve guidelines
• Maintain personal cash float and complete cash out procedures
• Communicate all beverage alcohol activities at break and shift end
• Ensure compliance with company’s health and safety policies and adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Maintain a safe environment for all employees and report any health and safety contraventions to the Food and Beverage Manager immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Successful Applicants Will Demonstrate The Following Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Food and Beverage experience in a high volume licensed establishment
• Practical experience as a bartender in a high volume licensed establishment
• Valid Smart Serve certification
• Strong customer service oriented background
• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks in a friendly and professional manner
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to prioritize and possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Able to maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees and management as part of a team
• Effective leadership, oral and written communication skills
• Competence and professionalism
• Ability to follow and comply with company and departmental policies and procedures
• Excellent customer service skills to maintain good rapport with customers and employees
• Ability to perform tasks and duties effectively and safely within prescribed time limits
• The ability to successfully pass a criminal record and credit check through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)

Candidates must be ready and willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overnights. The hours of work will be based on operational needs.

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome all qualified applicants to join our team of unique contributors. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.

Artificial intelligence may be used to select applicants in our processes. All hiring decisions are made by humans.