Bartender 2026/27

Job summary

Bartenders are responsible for preparing and serving beverages while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and guest safety. They must also maintain a clean work environment, manage inventory, and assist with other food and beverage operations as needed.

Job details

Position Title: Bartender Department: Food and Beverage Reports to: Manager, Food and Beverage or designate Our Mission: Offer unique and memorable experiences through fun-filled programs, activities and events Job Summary: Bartenders are be responsible for preparing and serving beverages in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. This role is expected to know standard drink recipes and be able to mix them quickly and accurately while adapting to individual guest preferences. It is a critical role in ensuring responsible alcohol service, guest safety, and creating a welcoming, positive atmosphere for all patrons. This position may require flexibility to assist in other areas of food and beverage operations as needed. Roles and Responsibilities: Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes or customer specifications Greet guests with a friendly and professional demeanor, ensuring a high level of service at all times Take beverage orders, serve drinks promptly, and process payments accurately Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including wiping counters, cleaning bar tools, and washing glassware Arrange bottles and barware neatly and ensure the bar is well-stocked at all times Clean up after guests and reset bar area for the next service period Prepare garnishes such as slicing fruit for drinks Set up and close down bar areas according to established procedures Complete all required daily log sheets and checklists accurately Remove empty bottles, replace beer kegs, and dispose of waste following proper safety procedures Assist with basic food service if required based on business volume or staffing needs Required to determine when a customer has had too much alcohol, stop serving and ensure a safe ride home is arranged. Support other departments as needed, depending on operational demands Attend all required pre-season and in-season training Key Qualifications: Smart Serve Certification (required) Previous serving or hospitality experience (asset) Safe Food Handling Certificate (REG 493) is an asset Strong interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and within a team Able to handle high-pressure and fast-paced environments with professionalism Comfortable with repetitive lifting (up to 45 lbs / 20.4 kg) and standing for long periods Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Commitment to providing outstanding guest service Able to complete physically demanding duties as required Bilingualism is considered an asset Additional Requirements: Passionate about the recreation, hospitality, or food and beverage industry Approachable, empathetic, and customer-focused Must be flexible with scheduling – including evenings, weekends, holidays, and shift coverage Must provide your own uniform in compliance with Chicopee’s uniform policy You have, or can use our Human Resource platform to obtain, the following certificates: WHMIS; Ladder Safety; Ontario Health & Safety Awareness (OHSA); Workplace Violence & Harassment (Bill 168 & 132); Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); IASR: Information and Communications Standards and Employment Standards; Understanding Human Rights; Safe Lifting; Gender and Sexual Diversity; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB); Safe Food Handling (for Food and Beverage Employees) Training

What you’ll do

Bartenders are responsible for preparing and serving beverages while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and guest safety. They must also maintain a clean work environment, manage inventory, and assist with other food and beverage operations as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Smart Serve Certification and be comfortable with physically demanding tasks like repetitive lifting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Bartending · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bartending
• Drink preparation
• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Responsible alcohol service
• Physical stamina
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Empathy
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Safety Procedures
• Self-Motivation
• Checklists
• Customer Service
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Operations
• Workplace Violence Prevention And Response
• Scheduling
• Greeting Customers
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Sports & Recreation
• Bartender
• Bartenders