Restaurant Bartender (YYZ Airport)

SSP Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP Canada is seeking a bartender for Toronto Pearson International Airport. You will craft and serve beverages, assist guests, and maintain a clean, well-stocked bar area in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires a Smart Serve certificate, at least 1 year of bartending experience, and strong English communication. You will need to handle cash, operate the POS, and comply with Transport Canada security requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year bartending experience with certification training.
• Smart Serve Certificate.
• English language proficiency.
• Ability to obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.
• Basic math for cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take drink orders quickly and accurately.
• Mix, garnish, and present drinks according to recipes.
• Input orders into the POS and handle guest checks.
• Manage cash transactions and issue correct change.
• Maintain bar setup, stock, and fresh garnishes daily.
• Adhere to liquor regulations for serving minors and intoxicated guests.
• Perform general cleaning and comply with health standards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Bartending

Smart Serve

Cash handling

English proficiency

Tools

POS system

Job description

SSP Canada operates several restaurants throughout Toronto Pearson International Airport.At SSP Canada, our Bartenders enjoy engaging with our guests while serving hand-crafted beverages and delicious food. Our bartenders are up-to-date on trends in the alcoholic beverage industry. They have experience crafting beverages and serving them with attention to detail. Our restaurants are fast-paced and our bartenders can work quickly with accuracy and deliver outstanding customer service without breaking a sweat!

Here are a few things you can expect if you join our team as a Bartender:

• Greet guests in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner
• Use recipes and practice portion control to mix, garnish, and present drinks
• Input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
• Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar at all times
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
• Must adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests at all times
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Other Requirements

• One year bartending experience required, including certification by state, federal, or local required training program.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Must have Smart Serve Certificate.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand weights and measurements.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check and order & close out a check.
• Ability to work and stand in confined spaces for long periods of time.
• Ability to obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.

SSP Canada

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

This position is located in a secure airport environment and aRestricted Area Identification Card (RAIC)is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at: