Bartender/Supervisor

NOSH AND NECTOR LTD.; Sydney; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NOSH AND NECTOR LTD. in Sydney, NS, is seeking a Bartender / Restaurant Supervisor to deliver excellent food and beverage service while overseeing day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar.

You will bartend and supervise staff on shifts, maintain service standards, train new hires, manage cash and POS, and ensure a clean, safe, welcoming environment for guests. The role requires strong customer service, leadership, and multitasking.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is an asset.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and responsible alcohol service.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable handling cash and using POS systems.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties associated with restaurant and bar service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and requests.
• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient customer service.
• Supervise restaurant and bar staff during shifts and ensure duties are completed properly.
• Assign tasks and coordinate staff to maintain efficient service during busy periods.
• Train and support new employees on service standards and procedures.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve customer questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Process customer payments and operate POS and cash-handling systems accurately.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including cash reconciliation.
• Monitor liquor, beverage, and restaurant supplies and report or replenish inventory as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, dining area, service stations, and related work areas.
• Ensure staff follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, bartenders, and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor employee performance and provide guidance when necessary.
• Assist management with scheduling, inventory control, and other operational duties as required.

Skills

Bartending

Supervisory

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Cocktails

Cash handling

POS systems

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Summary

The Bartender / Restaurant Supervisor is responsible for providing excellent food and beverage service while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the restaurant and bar. This position combines bartending responsibilities with supervisory duties, including overseeing staff, maintaining service standards, handling customer concerns, and ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and customer requests.
• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient customer service.
• Supervise restaurant and bar staff during assigned shifts and ensure duties are completed properly.
• Assign tasks and coordinate staff to maintain efficient service during busy periods.
• Train and support new employees on service standards, workplace procedures, and responsible alcohol service.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and professionally resolve customer questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Process customer payments and operate POS and cash-handling systems accurately.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including cash reconciliation and securing the restaurant/bar.
• Monitor liquor, beverage, and restaurant supplies and report or replenish inventory as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, dining area, service stations, and related work areas.
• Ensure staff follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, bartenders, and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor employee performance and provide guidance when necessary.
• Assist management with scheduling, inventory control, and other operational duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous bartending, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is an asset.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and responsible alcohol service.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable handling cash and using POS systems.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties associated with restaurant and bar service.

Work Location: In person