Bartender | Part-Time| Ovintiv Events Centre

Oak View Group; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks a Bartender in Dawson Creek. The role involves serving beverages, ensuring excellent guest service, and maintaining cleanliness. Successful candidates will have cash handling skills and a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Training on beverage knowledge and upselling is provided. Starting pay is $17.75 to $18.75 per hour plus tips.

Benefits

Pension matching

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.
• Prior experience in a bartending or customer service role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of beverage service and responsible alcohol service.

Responsibilities

• Meet the company standard for excellent guest service.
• Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures.
• Check guest IDs to verify minimum age requirements.
• Handle cash accurately and maintain a clean work station.

Skills

Accurate cash handling skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Bartender is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They must be personable, professional, and able to work in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. Monthly surveys are sent out for staff to sign up for shifts they are available for and would like to work.

This role will pay an hourly rate between $17.75 to $18.75 plus tips.

Benefits for PT roles: Pension matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About The Venue

The Ovintiv Events Centre is situated in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose events centre. With 4,500 permanent seats, 28 VIP luxury suites, and Co-op Mercer Hall, a 5,500 square foot banquet space, the Ovintiv Events Centre is the premier events centre in Northern British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Meet the company standard for excellent guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus to provide the described service.
• Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures and regulations.
• Learn about various beer, wine, & spirits and suggestively upsell to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly according to standards.
• Check guest IDs to verify minimum age requirements.
• Communicate a cut-off time to guests as required.
• Respond to customer requests or concerns.
• De-escalate intoxicated guest situations; contact management or security if needed.
• Resolve issues or seek management assistance when beyond standard decision scope.
• Request and restock products as needed.
• Handle cash accurately; responsible for the issued bank at the bar.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work station and well-maintained equipment.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of bar equipment and organization of the cooler.

Qualifications

• Accurate cash handling skills.
• Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.

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