Bartender, Sky Bistro

Pursuit; Banff; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Join an inclusive team

Free access to Pursuit attractions

50% off for friends

Discounts on hotel stays, dining, and:

Job summary

Pursuit is seeking hospitality professionals for a seasonal spring/summer role in Banff. The team delivers memorable guest experiences across food and beverage operations, leveraging wine knowledge and a strong service ethos.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and courteous guest interactions. Starting wage is $17.00/hour with flexible shifts and opportunities to grow within Pursuit’s diverse attractions and lodges.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ year bar experience in a busy restaurant environment.
• Proserve qualifications are required.
• Able to lift at least 15 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service and memorable experiences in a professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with customers.
• Ensure safety standards and SOPs are followed.
• Assist guests with menu and wine knowledge; guide recommendations.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and stockrooms.

Skills

Guest service

Proserve qualifications

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Able to lift 15 pounds

Stand for long periods

Flexible shifts

Bar experience

Job description

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

This job is posted as part of our seasonal hiring for Spring/Summer, 2026, it will be a full time seasonal role.

Role & Responsibilities

• Striving to provide our guests with excellent service and memorable experiences in a professional and sincere manner
• Able to communicate effectively to all customers
• Make employee and guest safety a cultural cornerstone to maintain our reputation as an industry leader and guest safety advocate
• Courteous service to all guests
• Answer questions when asked about the surroundings/menu
• Know cocktail & drinks menu extensively and able to guide customers accordingly
• Use basic wine knowledge to guide customers accordingly – based on food pairing, sweetness levels
• Execute proper wine service as trained by your Sommelier
• Know all food items on menu
• Ensuring that all areas are clean and orderly at all times
• Ensuring stockrooms and storage are neat and organized at all times
• Certify and confirm that SOP’s are followed and completed
• Ensuring proper cash and float security during operating hours
• Manage your own cash floats on a daily basis

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge on the distilling process of each main spirit group (i.e. vodka, rum, gin, whiskeys )
• Thrives in a fast paced, high energy work environment
• At least 1+ year bar experience with a minimum of 6 months working in a busy restaurant environment
• Guest service oriented
• A positive, ‘go getter’ attitude
• Able to lift at least 15 pounds
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Proserve qualifications
• Flexible with work schedule (morning & evening shifts)

The starting wage for this role is $17.00/hour.

About Us

We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.

Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica.

Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.

What will your work environment be like?

At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.

Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories

PURSUIT PERKS

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections
• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources

Equal Employment Opportunities Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.