Bartender, Prince of Wales

What will be your daily pursuit?

Helping our guests unwind with an Alberta-brewed beer, cocktail, or glass of wine while inspiring tomorrow’s adventure.

What perks can you expect?

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe.
• Seasonal work experience in a historic hotel setting in iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring locations.
• Full-time work of 35+ hours weekly across the summer season.
• Fast-paced and active position – get your step counter ready!
• Excellent options for discounted meals and lodging, including further discounts for returning team members at certain locations.
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends.
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations.
• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks.

What will you do in this job?

• Serve Pursuit guests in a welcoming, timely, and efficient manner.
• Handle cash, credit, and room charge payments.
• Craft specialty cocktails using local & regional spirits and pour local beer and wine.
• Maintain knowledge of local beer, wine, and spirits.
• Follow federal, provincial, and company policies/regulations for serving alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner.
• Assist as needed with setup of rooms for special events, meetings, conferences, and banquets.
• Offer assistance to guests and teammates where needed.
• Be a utility player who can complete a variety of job duties.

What skills and experience do you need for this job?

• 1-2 years bartending/cocktailing experience in a high-volume bar/restaurant setting.
• An Alberta ProServe responsible liquor sales & service certification.
• Work ethic and commitment to the team and guest is key.
• Willing and able to work solo or as part of a team.
• Committed to Safety First and the highest quality of cleaning & sanitizing standards.
• Organized with a great eye for detail.
• Kind to others and always bring your best.
• A good communicator, always suggesting ideas and solutions.
• Helpful and friendly, willing to go the extra mile.
• Relaxed, flexible and able to handle a few curve balls.
• Ready for a fun and adventurous summer.

What will your work environment be like?

This fun, summer job runs from May 15 to September 21, 2021.

• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring Waterton Lakes National Park. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our historic hotel.
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi.
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required.

This job description describes the role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue, or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.