Pre-Opening Hotel Restaurant Bartender

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Gym discounts

Insurance discounts

Educational reimbursement

Perkopolis discounts

Employee events

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto is opening a new team in Vaughan, Ontario. We seek a friendly bartender to prepare and serve beverages, promote house drinks, and maintain high service standards as part of a dynamic hospitality team. You will handle cash, ensure responsible service, and support restaurant collaborations during bar shifts.

Night, weekend, and holiday availability may be required. This on-site role offers comprehensive health benefits, staff discounts, and opportunities for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at the bar and upsell house drinks.
• Prepare beverages, follow recipes, and coordinate with restaurant for bar/lounge guests.
• Monitor guest behavior and alcohol service safety, check IDs as needed.
• Balance cash drawer and handle payments accurately at shift end.
• Ensure bar cleanliness, restock supplies, and maintain equipment.

Skills

Fluent English

Hospitality

Bartending

Cash handling

Job description

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto, Vaughan, ON, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4633

Salary Range: $17.95 To $18.50 Hourly

Your Opportunity to Be Part of Something Remarkable

What if your next career opportunity wasn’t just another job - but a chance to help build something from the very beginning?

Welcome to the opening team at Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto.

As we prepare to open the doors to our brand-new 272-room hotel, we’re looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to be part of creating something special. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team from day one, help establish a strong culture of service and excellence, and play a meaningful role in shaping the guest experience from the very start.

At Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto, every Team Member will have the opportunity to make an impact, grow alongside a new property, and contribute to building a high-performing hospitality team in Vaughan.

Be there from the beginning. Help shape what comes next. Build your future with us.

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
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting
  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.

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

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision care
• Corporate discounts on GYM Membership
• Discounts on Home and Auto Insurance
• Educational Reimbursement
• Perkopolis discount (Access to exclusive entertainment and lifestyle discounts)
• Employee Social Events
• Hotel Discounts at Hilton properties

Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 19 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and a further 6 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 Group of Hotels, 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.

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION :

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan/ Toronto 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