Bartender - Canteen

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our chef-prepared offerings use fresh ingredients, from housemade sandwiches and breakfast butties to hearty salads and oven-baked pizzas. Together with quick, cheerful service, our casual marketplace atmosphere makes Canteen the perfect destination, morning, noon and night.

What's in it for you?

  • Gratuity Sharing
  • Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
  • 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
  • O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

Job Description

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player collaborating closely with the rest of the bar team and restaurant. You’ll learn our sought after set of systems and procedures while working closely with your FOH and BOH Teams. You love creativity and have a passion for making cocktails. You’ll bring a professional, enthusiastic work ethic each day and contribute in setting our restaurants apart and creating a rave worthy guest experience!

The Day to Day:

  • You’re a pro at first impressions and welcome each guest warmly and with enthusiasm
  • You’re aware of your surroundings and offer a helping hand to all guests whenever needed
  • You’re enthusiastic about our offerings and share your menu knowledgeable in order to make  best recommendations
  •  You have an strong working knowledgeable of cocktails, wine and beer and love sharing fun facts about our offerings
  • You’re a fun time! Guest want to come back and sit at your bar time and time again
  • You value accuracy and organization when it comes to maintain guest tabs, ordering food, and pre setting guest up before food arrives.
  • You love to go above and beyond for special requests or celebration and take food preferences and  guest allergies seriously
  • You’re a team player and respectfully communicate to all other staff and managers to ensure a smooth service.
  • You’re able to move around the restaurant with focused urgency
  • You take ownership of your bar and check and maintain beer keg and liquor levels, take inventory and assist manager with inventory ordering
  • Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

  • SmartServe Certified
  • Proven experience as a bartender for at least 6 months
  • Enrolled or completed a Hospitality, Food & Beverage and/or Special Events Program is an asset
  • Wine, beer and cocktail knowledge is required.
  • WSET preferred but not required
  • Passion for food, beverage and providing excellent customer service
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift and move beer kegs, liquor and wine boxes

Additional Information

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment 

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **