Casual Bartender

Job summary

The bartender is responsible for the efficient set-up, service, and tear-down of beverage areas across various campus locations. They must ensure prompt service of all beverage items while maintaining high standards of customer service and cleanliness.

Job details

Casual Bartender Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place. The Opportunity As part of our award-winning hospitality services, Banff Centre features a number of dining options for guests and participants - fine dining and beautifully appointed banquets; market-style choices for daily dining; casual options for a quick bite, take-away, or pub-style fare; room service delivered to either guest bedrooms or meeting spaces. The Food and Beverage department is looking for a Casual Bartender to be responsible for the friendly and efficient set-up, service, tear-down and cleaning of all assigned beverage areas which could include the main dining room, special function rooms, Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Maclab Bistro, and remote locations. Our Bartenders ensure prompt and efficient service of all beverage items in accordance with AGLC laws and the standards of excellence set forth by Banff Centre. We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for providing superior customer service. Roles and Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Food & Beverage, below are some key accountabilities: Positively engaging our guests Setting up and stocking bar stations and any other required pre-event set-up Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages Tearing down bar stations and tidying up spaces post-event Taking payment when applicable Qualification and Educational Requirements Has previous experience as a bartender in a professional environment Completion of Alberta ProServe certification Is able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Possess a high standard of customer service and good organizational skills Enjoys interacting with a diverse group of people (artists, leadership participants, conference delegates, etc.) Is able to work effectively while under pressure due to time constraints or large volumes of people Special Requirements Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule including evenings and weekends. Due to liquor license requirements, only candidates 18 years and older can be considered for this position. Employment Terms & Benefits In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, casual support staff position. This position pays $18.22 per hour working up to 35 hours per month on an on call, as needed basis. Benefits of working at Banff Centre are: Professional development Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff Application Process We are accepting applications for the Casual Bartender position until suitable candidates have been found. Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a job offer can be finalized. Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

What you’ll do

The bartender is responsible for the efficient set-up, service, and tear-down of beverage areas across various campus locations. They must ensure prompt service of all beverage items while maintaining high standards of customer service and cleanliness.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous professional bartending experience and hold an Alberta ProServe certification. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Professional development • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Payment Processing · Preferred
• Bartending · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bartending
• Customer service
• Event setup
• Stocking
• Alcohol service
• Payment processing
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Time management

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support