Bartender
The bartender is responsible for recommending, preparing, and serving beverages and food while providing excellent customer service. They must also ensure the bar area remains clean, organized, and compliant with health, safety, and alcohol regulations.
- On-site
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted Aug 6, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
You always make the best toast. We're looking for a Bartender with interpersonal skills who enjoys meticulously executing recipes or proposing classic or original drinks, while taking good care of our guests. They’re a bit of a foodie, so they’re equally at ease discussing a new brand of beer or a fine wine. Professional and versatile, this person knows how to offer a service adapted to the needs of those who choose to sit at their bar. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Recommend, prepare and serve beverages and food to guests' taste, providing them with an excellent customer service experience. * Ensure that bar supplies are optimized and comply with health and safety requirements. * Ensure that the working environment and equipment are always clean and well organized. * Comply with current laws and regulations regarding alcohol. WHAT YOU'LL BRING * High school diploma or equivalent experience * 1 to 2 years' experience behind a bar * Ability to work efficiently by multitasking * Good physical condition: must be able to stand for several hours at a time and lift/carry loads up to 50 lb * Knowledge of restaurant cash register systems WHAT WE OFFER * Passionate about travel? Take advantage of great rates when you stay at Germain Hotels to travel the country. Again and again! * A work environment that fosters creativity and autonomy - contribute to the growth of a company that strives to move you forward and recognizes you for who you really are. * Squats help you relax? Get access to a state-of-the-art gym right in your workplace. The hourly rate for this role is 17,81$, in alignment with internal equity. Apply - we look forward to hearing from you! Germain Hotels may use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our HR team and hiring managers based on each candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and alignment with the role requirements.
What you’ll do
The bartender is responsible for recommending, preparing, and serving beverages and food while providing excellent customer service. They must also ensure the bar area remains clean, organized, and compliant with health, safety, and alcohol regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of experience working behind a bar. The role requires the ability to multitask, operate cash register systems, and maintain good physical condition to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
• Travel discounts at Germain Hotels • Access to on-site gym
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
- BartendingPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Customer service
- Bartending
- Drink preparation
- Multitasking
- Cash register systems
- Interpersonal skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Wine knowledge
- Beer knowledge
- Productivity Improvement
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cash Register
- Customer Service
- Creativity
- Interpersonal Communications
- Recipes
- Restaurant Operation
Job areas
- Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service & Support
- Bartender
- Bartenders
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 24 hours per week
