Lower Deck - Door Attendant

The Lower Deck; Halifax; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Extended Health & Dental benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Gym access

Transit pass reimbursement

RRSP contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus program

Job summary

The Lower Deck in Halifax is seeking a friendly, professional, and safety-conscious Door Attendant, the first point of contact for guests, to uphold safety standards while creating a welcoming atmosphere.

You will monitor access, check IDs, enforce rules, handle difficult situations with tact, and collaborate with staff to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment for all patrons, including post-shift closing duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced bar environment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and late nights.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills to support a busy venue.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access to the establishment.
• Check IDs and verify age requirements.
• Maintain order and enforce venue rules and safety standards.
• Manage difficult situations with professionalism and tact.
• Escort unruly guests from the premises when needed.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment.
• Assist with closing duties including tidying, garbage and recycling.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Evenings/weekends availability

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

Door Attendant at The Lower Deck

About Lower Deck

A Halifax institution since 1974, the original Lower Deck Pub opened its doors on the Halifax waterfront in 1974, combining our proud Nova Scotian hospitality with great food, great beer and local entertainment. It is the city’s original home of East Coast music, cold pints, and good times on the waterfront. With live music, hearty pub fare, and a come-as-you-are spirit, it remains a cornerstone of local culture and hospitality for visitors and regulars alike.

Job Description

Under the direction of the General Manager, we are looking for a friendly, professional, and safety-conscious Door Attendant at Lower Deck, who will be the first point of contact for our guests, creating a welcoming environment while maintaining safety standards.

What you will be doing as a Door Attendant:

• Monitoring and controlling access to the establishment;
• Checking ids and ensuring that all patrons meet age requirements;
• Maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations;
• Handling difficult situations with professionalism and tact;
• Escorting unruly guests out of the establishment;
• Collaborating with other staff members to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all;
• Helping service staff close building including but not limited to – ensuring all guests have departed, tidying up, taking out garbage and recycling;
• Such other similar or related duties as may be required from time to time.

The person we are looking for has:

• Similar experience in an environment is considered an asset;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment;
• Organizational skills;
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and late nights.

Why join us and what's in it for you?

• Gratuities
• Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
• Integrated learning environment with room to grow
• Access to our gym and fitness facility
• 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
• Company RRSP contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for company referral bonus program
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

A member of The Armour Group, The Lower Deck is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!