Special Event Support & Bartender

Waterloo Regional Children's Museum; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener is seeking a part-time bartender to support special events, rentals, and programming. You will set up and tear down, assist with event operations, clean, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for visitors while complying with liquor laws.

Shifts are Thursday–Saturday, typically 3pm–3am, with up to 20 hours weekly. Applicants must hold Smart Serve, have 1+ year bartending experience, and be comfortable with cash handling and POS systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Smart Serve designation.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year bartending experience.
• Three months related experience; applicants must be at least 19 years old.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down of Rentals and Events, move geos, tables, linens, and stage under supervision.
• Mix and serve drinks, restock bar during and after events, and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Follow Smart Serve and provincial liquor laws; maintain cleanliness and safety during events.

Skills

Smart Serve

Bartending

Cash handling

POS systems

Customer service

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Lift 25-50 lbs

Education

First Aid and CPR certificate

Job description

This position supports Special Events and Rentals, and Programming by providing high quality bar service. Staff will also be expected to facilitate set-up and tear-down, cleaning, facilitating an engaging and safe environment for visitors to explore THEMUSEUM, and other duties that are appropriate.

HOURS:

Part time occasional. Events are varying, often occurring on Thursday – Saturday. Shift times tend to range from 3pm – 3am, with occasional full day rentals occurring in the summer and winter holiday months.

Approx. 0-20 hours a week.

Wage: $23/per hour

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Events: Set up/Tear down of Rentals and Events:

• Completes set-up and tear-down requirements including moving geos, blocks, tables, linens, and stage with direction from Special Event and Technical staff.
• Assists with technical set-up/ tear-down.
• Cleans before, during, and after an event including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, floor scrubber, wiping surfaces, laundry, and other duties that are unique to each event.

Events: Bartender:

• Set-up and tear down tables, linens, glassware, ice, troughs, garbage/recycling, etc.
• Mix and serve drinks and make appropriate recommendations to guests.
• Restocks bar throughout the night, and at the end of the event to prepare for the next.
• Follow Smart Serve and ensure compliance with provincial liquor laws.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a Smart Serve designation.

Must have a minimum of 1 year bartending experience.

The following are assets to the position:

First Aid and CPR certificate

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Three months related experience, including:

• Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years old.
• Excellent customer service, time management, leadership, and communication
• Ability to deal confidently with emergency situations
• Experience with cash handling and POS systems
• Familiarization with setting up and running a basic bar
• Ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs.

About THEMUSEUM

THEMUSEUM’s vision is to awe, inspire and enlighten and as such stages permanent and travelling exhibitions for both children and adults. Located in downtown Kitchener, THEMUSEUM is a charitable organization offering a unique blend of art and technology at play and provides an opportunity for children and adults to learn in a fun, imaginative, non-traditional, creative environment. We encourage you to visit our website at www.THEMUSEUM.ca.

THEMUSEUM strives to promote diversity in the workplace by considering all future employees without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, or any other minority. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

THEMUSEUM will accommodate all applicants as required by Human Rights Legislation and the AODA.

This posting is to fill current vacancies.

We are committed to a human-led hiring process. Applications for this position are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team without the use of AI-driven screening or decision-making tools.