Lounge Bartender - Part Time

Marriott-International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Employee Social Events

On-Site Parking

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan

RRSP

Discounted Associate Meals

Hotel Discounts at Marriott Properties

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

The Westin Toronto Airport, part of Easton’s Group of Hotels, is seeking a bartender to deliver exceptional service at the bar and lounge. You will greet guests, prepare beverages, and ensure a high level of quality and consistency during shifts.

Responsibilities include upselling drinks, coordinating with the kitchen, monitoring alcohol service, and maintaining bar cleanliness. A friendly, professional demeanor and Smart Serve may be required for this role.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Fluent English required.
• Must meet provincial legal age requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (barware, boxes).
• Smart Serve certification may be required.
• Excellent guest interaction and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and promote house drinks to maximize revenues.
• Prepare beverages and coordinate food service with restaurant for bar/lounge guests.
• Monitor alcohol service and stop when needed; report incidents to management.
• Set up bar and maintain cleanliness; restock supplies as needed.
• Balance cash drawer and handle cash/credit payments at shift end.

Skills

Bartending basics

Fluent English

Cash handling

Education

Bartending training (preferred)

Job description

The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel, Toronto, ON, CA

Looking for a career change? Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 20 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and more in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization. As a company, we strive to provide exceptional benefits, perks, and growth opportunities to all our employees.

If you have a passion for exceptional service delivery, are results driven and appreciate the recognition, Easton’s is your career partner of choice.

At Easton’s, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We believe that inclusion strengthens our teams, drives innovation, and enables us to achieve our vision while creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

About the Hotel

TheWestin Toronto Airportis located near YYZ airport, it features a Westin WORKOUT®, heated indoor pool, and dining options like Atmosphere and Crosswind’s Bar and Grill along with an express Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go stand. As part of Easton’s Group of Hotels, our team is deeply involved in community events, valuing the wellbeing of each member as much as our guests.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage


• Employee Social Events


• On-Site Parking


• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan


• RRSP


• Discounted Associate Meals


• Hotel Discounts at MarriottProperties worldwide


• Education Reimbursement

Job Overview

Prepare beverages and/or serve food for the customer promptly and courteously while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills to maximize revenues.


• Prepare beverages requested by customers. Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs. Coordinate food service with restaurant(s) for bar/lounge guests if applicable.


• Monitor guest behaviour and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting, alcoholic beverage service is questionable.


• Alert Management of any service and/or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines to ensure total guest satisfaction.


• Set up bar including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware, and supplies. Perform pre-and post-shift side-work (empty/fill ice bins, prepare garnishments, replenish/store snacks, etc.). Requisition of all necessary supplies.


• Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at the close of the shift.


• Obtain, count, and secure bartender’s bank; receive cash and credit payments from customers; give accurate change and balance cash drawer at end of shift.


• Inspect the bar daily for cleanliness and attractiveness and inspect all equipment and machinery for proper operation. Sweep and mop bar floor after shift. Wipe down counters, equipment, stools, chairs, tables, and other areas as required.


• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.


• Perform other duties as assigned. In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.


• Formal bartending training is preferred. Must meet provincial legal age requirements.


• Must speak fluent English.


• This job requires the ability to perform the following:


• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (barware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.)


• Remain stationary for extended periods.


• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen


• Other:


• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and waiting for staff, cooks, and supervisors.


• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.


• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, describing cocktail items, completing paperwork, etc.


• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.


• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.


• Smart Serve

WORK AREA: Bar, lounge area, kitchen, and other F&B areas

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION

• The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for all stages of the selection process.


• Should you require any accommodations during an interview process, kindly let us know in advance, as we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.