Bartender (Term ending November 15th)

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a motivated Bartender responsible for the setup, service, and cleanup of beverage areas while ensuring compliance with AGLC laws. This term position offers $17.35 per hour within a dynamic hospitality environment, emphasizing superior customer service and collaboration with a diverse clientele. Ideal candidates will have bartending experience and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Transitional staff housing options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Cafeteria and restaurant discounts

Discount on fitness facility

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender in a professional environment.
• High standards of customer service and good organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with guests positively.
• Setting up and stocking bar stations.
• Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Ability to lift and carry

Education

Alberta ProServe certification

Job description

Bartender This is a term position ending November 15, 2025.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

As part of our award-winning hospitality services, Banff Centre features a number of diningoptions for guests and participants - fine dining and beautifully appointed banquets; market-style choices for daily dining; casual options for a quick bite, take-away, or pub-style fare; room service delivered to either guest bedrooms or meeting spaces.

The Food and Beverage department is looking for a Bartender to be responsible for the friendly and efficient set-up, service, tear-down and cleaning of all assigned beverage areas which could include the main dining room, special function rooms, Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Maclab Bistro, and remote locations. Our Bartenders ensure prompt and efficient service of all beverage items in accordance with AGLC laws and the standards of excellence set forth by Banff Centre. We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for providing superior customer service.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Food & Beverage, below are some key accountabilities:

• Positively engaging our guests
• Setting up and stocking bar stations andany other required pre-eventset-up
• Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages
• Tearing down bar stations andtidying up spaces post-event
• Taking payment whenapplicable

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Has previous experience as a bartenderin a professional environment
• Completion ofAlberta ProServecertification
• Is able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Possess a high standard of customer service and good organizational skills
• Enjoys interacting with a diverse group of people (artists, leadership participants, conference delegates, etc.)
• Is able to work effectively while under pressure due totime constraints or large volumes of people

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Due to liquor license requirements, only candidates 18 years and older can be considered for this position.

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
• This position pays $17.35 per hour working up to 37.5 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Bartender position until a suitable candidate has been found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.