Bartender

The Millcroft Inn and Spa; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 14,673 - 22,498; Full time

Job summary

Millcroft Inn & Spa in Alton, ON, is seeking a Bartender to join our growing team. This role delivers drinks for lounge and dining areas with prompt, courteous service in a four-diamond setting, taking orders via the POS system and ensuring guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive wine and beverage knowledge, at least two years’ experience, a Smart Serve certificate, and a willingness to upsell while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest care throughout every shift.

Qualifications

• Extensive wine and beverage knowledge
• Minimum of 2 years of similar experience in the field
• Diploma in Bartending or Mixology beneficial
• Smart Serve certificate required
• Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized guest service at every opportunity
• Making drinks for lounge and restaurant per orders rung through the POS system
• Take food and drink orders and serve promptly
• Keep bar area clean and stocked
• Handle payments and settle transactions per SOP

Skills

Wine knowledge

2+ years experience

Bartending Mixology diploma

Smart Serve certificate

Upselling

Education

Bartending or Mixology diploma

Job description

Millcroft Inn & Spa is currently seeking a Bartender to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.

Job Title: Bartender
Location: 55 John Street, Alton, ON
Property: Millcroft Inn & Spa

This posting is for anexisting vacancywithin Lais Hotel Properties Limited.

Position Summary: To take food and drink orders from guests seated within the designated bar and restaurant area in a prompt and courteous manner consistent with a four-diamond dining facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity
• Meeting established up-selling and sales goals
• Make drinks for the lounge guests and restaurant servers, strictly based on orders rung through the Point of Sale system
• Pick-up food from the kitchen and serve it to Guests
• Clear and clean tables after Guests leave
• Keep bar area clean
• Clean the beer fridge
• Fill and put away bar requisition
• Stock bar product and equipment
• Wipe down menus
• To create check, collect payment, and settle transactions following standard operating procedures
• Responsible for cash floats and deposits
• Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services
• Suggesting additional product and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences
• Assessing Guests’ individual needs to meet standards for additional products and services
• Actively seeking ways to meet Guests’ product or service needs
• All other duties as assigned

Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.

Salary Type: per hourSalary: 17.60

Job Requirements:

Professional Requirements:

• Extensive wine and beverage knowledge
• Minimum of 2 years of similar experience in the field
• Diploma in Bartending or Mixology beneficial
• Smart Serve certificate required
• Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to Up-sell
• Capable of prioritizing work and handling a variety of tasks
• Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services
• Positive sales-oriented personality
• Desire to meet goals
• Ethical and honest

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 20 lbs
• Standing and walking throughout majority of the shift