Bartender (temps-partiel) / Bartender (Part-time)

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Montreal is seeking an experienced Bartender for Marcus Restaurant & Lounge. The role involves providing exceptional service, managing bar operations, and demonstrating extensive knowledge of beverages including cocktails and wines. Candidates should have 2-3 years of bartending experience, strong communication skills in French, and be able to work flexible shifts. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, employee recognition programs, and a travel program with complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Discounts at MARCUS Restaurant and Guerlain Spa

Employee recognition programs

Complimentary meals per shift

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Paid vacation plus floating holidays

Training and development programs

Employee travel program

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years of experience in bartending, ideally in a luxury hotel environment.
• Ability to carry up to 30 lbs (13 kg).
• Excellent knowledge of modern and classic cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, refined, and personalized service to guests.
• Anticipate and respond to guest needs proactively.
• Serve beverages with in-depth knowledge of the drink menu.

Skills

Good communication skills in French

Intermediate knowledge of English

Excellent bartending and cocktail knowledge

Good interpersonal skills

Tools

POS system (Micros)

Job description

Bartender, Marcus Restaurant & Lounge

About Four Seasons Hotel Montreal: Located in the heart of Montreal's Golden Square Mile, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal offers more than just a stay — we deliver a luxurious lifestyle experience. From world‑class dining at Marcus Restaurant to relaxation at our Forbes Five‑Star Guerlain Spa, and exclusive access to Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, we are a vibrant hub of elegance, hospitality, and culture.

About the role: The bartender at Marcus Restaurant and Lounge delivers attentive, refined, and personalized service while demonstrating in‑depth knowledge of beverages and the hotel's quality standards. This role includes warmly welcoming guests, anticipating their needs, and ensuring smooth bar operations from setup to closing.

What you will do

• Provide guests at the Bar with distinguished and pleasant service in accordance with Four Seasons quality standards.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond to them proactively.
• Serve beverages with a solid knowledge of the drink menu.
• Develop thorough knowledge of all products offered at the Bar, including wines, cocktails, beers, armagnacs, cognacs, eaux‑de‑vie, and other beverages.
• Work closely with the Sommelier to ensure proper wine rotation.
• Perform both opening and closing duties at the Bar; set tables according to required standards.
• Clear and store linens, china, silverware, glassware, beverages, and food.
• Use the hotel's POS system (Micros) to charge items, print bills, and process transactions.
• Ensure the bar is fully stocked at all times and that all opening and closing duties are properly completed.
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned.

What you bring

• Good communication skills in French; an intermediate knowledge of English is necessary to understand the needs of international customers, explain the services offered, and ensure a personalized experience.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts: days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Have a good resistance to stress and manage it positively and effectively.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in the same role, ideally in a luxury hotel environment.
• Good interpersonal skills. This position involves a large volume of guest contact and excellent communication skills are required.
• Excellent bartending and cocktail knowledge.
• Move about facility and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to carry up to 30 lbs (13 kg).
• The ideal candidate will also have solid food and wine knowledge, a strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent knowledge of modern and classic cocktails.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (dental, vision, life insurance, prescriptions, etc.).
• Discounts at MARCUS Restaurant and the Guerlain Spa.
• Employee recognition programs (Employee of the Month, anniversary celebrations, etc.).
• Complimentary meals per shift at Café 1440.
• Employer‑contributed retirement plan.
• Paid vacation plus two additional floating holidays per year.
• Strong training and development programs.
• Employee travel program, including complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide (based on tenure and availability).
• And more!

The list of responsibilities above is not exhaustive and may evolve based on hotel needs and operational demands.

Four Seasons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The masculine form is used only for ease of reading.