Restaurant Bartender

DoubleTree par Hilton Pointe-Claire Montréal Aéroport Ouest; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

DoubleTree by Hilton Pointe-Claire Montréal Aéroport Ouest is seeking an experienced and energetic Full-Time Bartender to join our food and beverage team. Prepare beverages and/or serve food for guests promptly while maintaining quality and consistency.

You will greet guests, promote house drinks, monitor alcohol service, and coordinate with restaurant staff. The role requires English and French language skills, customer focus, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Night/weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must speak fluent English and French.
• Alcohol awareness certificate or food service permit required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and promote house drinks while maximizing revenues.
• Prepare beverages and coordinate food service with restaurant for bar/lounge guests.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and check IDs as needed.
• Notify management of incidents and perform service recovery.
• Set up bar with liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, and supplies; perform side-work.
• Inventory liquor and ensure security during shifts.
• Handle cash, receive payments, and balance cash drawer at end of shift.
• Inspect bar and equipment for cleanliness and safety.
• Promote teamwork with other departments.
• Carry out other duties following company and brand standards.

Skills

English

French

Job description

Salary Range: $17.33 To $21.67 Annually

Join the team at DoubleTree by Hilton Pointe-Claire Montréal Aéroport Ouest, proudly managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels and part of the globally recognized Hilton brand.

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Full-Time Bartender to join our food and beverage team. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, provides exceptional guest service, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

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 and French.
• 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 times 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