Lead Bartender (1858) -Flex-Year Round

Blue Mountain Resort; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mountain resort in Ontario seeks a skilled Mixologist to join their team. The role involves crafting exceptional guest experiences, overseeing beverage services, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of bartending experience and a Smart Serve Certificate. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and health benefits after 90 days, along with various staff perks such as discounts on recreation and meals.

Benefits

Free gondola access

Discounted recreation & golf

Staff discounts on meals

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prior bartending experience (minimum 2 years) is required.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Craft exceptional guest experiences by overseeing beverage service.
• Train BMR bartenders and ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain cocktail and wine lists seasonally.

Skills

Customer service

Mixology

Communication skills

POS systems knowledge

Education

Smart Serve Certificate

Mixology & WSET course

Job description

Flex Year Round

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Free gondola, Explore park, and Blue Mountain private beach access;
• Discounted recreation & golf you can share with your friends. Enjoy zip lines, ropes courses, Ridge Runner and more;
• Staff discounts on meals &Starbucks treats;
• Retail savings at Burton, North Face, Red Devil Sports, and more!
  
  

FLEX- YEAR ROUND

HOURLY WAGE - $20.91

Health And Dental Benefits After 90 Days

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

The incumbent is a member of the frontline team. The Mixologist crafts exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of purpose and fun. This role oversees beverage service, curates' cocktail and wine lists across all Food and Beverage operations across the resort, and trains BMR bartenders to uphold 1858 and BMR standards.

• Open and close 1858, completing required prep and opening duties and closing duties; setting up the following shift for success.
• Process orders using the point-of-sale system, ensuring accuracy of cash out (proof of debit/credit transactions)
• Train BMR bartenders and Caesaristas.
• Maintain excellent product knowledge including regular inventory as well as special features to educate guests on offerings.
• Maintain and create cocktail lists seasonally; required recipes for cocktails, as well as wine lists.
• Complete accurate inventory and order/maintain par stocks and keep bar maintained with stock
• Ensure compliance with smart serve and AGCO
• Have the knowledge to prepare cocktails, pour draft, and demonstrate knowledge with food service
• Is aware of and is compliant with the standards and tactics of the business unit as directed by their leaders through training and coaching.
• Provide feedback to leadership that influences the planning for future seasons.
• Understand departmental service standards, is receptive of training and communication to create revolutionary guest experiences and achieve departmental goals.
• Skillfully use available resources, training and communication channels to achieve a highly productive, efficient environment with minimal downtime that produces high quality product(s) and service(s).
• Participate in programming and complete training that unites employees around purpose and fun and therefore results in high employee satisfaction and engagement within their department.
• Embrace and actively participates in a culture of teamwork between all employees that achieves the department's targets.
• Participate in programming and training that ensures compliance with all legislated requirements and company policies and processes.
• Participate in and adheres to all compulsory training provided, as mandated by government agencies pertaining to risk and safety.
• Follow Crisis Management direction/plan, as designed by Crisis Committee and/or Risk Management Team.
  
  

WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME?

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have Smart Serve Certificate
• Prior bartending experience (minimum 2 years)
• Excellent customer service and communication Skills
• Knowledge of working with POS systems
• Reliable, punctual and professional in presentation
• Mixology & WSET course completion considered an asset
  
  

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

Blue Mountain Resort Company Overview

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

Alterra Company Overview

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.