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Event Bartender - C Hotel

Carmens Group8 days ago
Hamilton, Ontario
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
Pay on Demand for immediate earnings
Global hotel and restaurant discounts

About the role

Join the Team Behind Hamilton’s Chicest Retreat The C Hotel by Carmens is more than just a place to stay—it’s a modern, stylish destination where exceptional service and unforgettable experiences come together. Nationally recognized for sincere, attentive service and flawless performance, the heart and soul of the C Hotel’s success is its remarkable team.

Whether you’re welcoming guests at the front desk, keeping rooms spotless, coordinating seamless events, supporting sales, or helping deliver memorable banquets, your role is key to creating the warm, polished experience that sets the C Hotel apart.

Part of Carmens Group—an award-winning hospitality leader with over 40 years of creating extraordinary moments—you’ll join a close-knit, passionate team dedicated to making every guest feel truly cared for. If you’re detail-driven, people-focused, and ready to grow your career in a vibrant, fast-paced environment, the C Hotel is your next great opportunity.

Why Work for Carmens Group?

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Career coaching & growth

  • Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024)

  • Named Best Workplace in several award categories:

  • Most Trusted Executive Teams

  • Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail

  • Best Places to Work in Canada

  • Best Workplaces for Women

  • Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

  • Perks & Benefits

  • Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it

  • Global Hotel Discounts for your travels

  • Staff discounts at our restaurants

  • Employee Scholarship Program

  • Wellness programs & staff events

  • Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles

  • Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones

  • Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team

  • Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing and passion - where your career is supported every step of the way.

**Position Details

Job Type:** This position is being added to expand our team in preparation for the upcoming busy season and does not reflect a current vacancy

Compensation : Minimum wage + gratuities

AI Disclosure: Your application will be reviewed by our hiring team – we do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.

What you Will be Doing: As an Event Bartender, you’ll be an integral part of creating unforgettable experiences—from weddings and galas to corporate functions and celebrations. With a focus on professionalism, efficiency, and personalized service, you’ll help bring each event to life one perfectly crafted drink at a time.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing warm, engaging service while crafting and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Monitoring guest satisfaction and creating a welcoming atmosphere at the bar throughout the event
  • Ensuring responsible alcohol service in line with company standards and licensing regulations
  • Preparing the bar area before events, including stocking, setup, and cleanliness
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service
  • Managing inventory levels during events and communicating any shortages or needs
  • Answering guest questions about drink options and making recommendations when appropriate
  • Communicating effectively with the event team to ensure smooth, coordinated service
  • Using sound judgment, professionalism, and quick thinking in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting
  • Contributing to a respectful, collaborative team culture and supporting team members as needed
  • Creating memorable experiences by helping guests feel welcome, celebrated, and taken care of
  • Taking direction from the Event Supervisor or Banquet Manager to support seamless operations
  • Performing additional duties as assigned to support bar or event needs

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys high-energy environments, takes pride in their craft, and thrives on delivering top-tier hospitality for life’s most memorable occasions.

The Spark You Bring to Every Celebration

  • Experience in banquet halls, catering functions, weddings, corporate events or other high volume service environments
  • Exceptional drink knowledge and bartending skills, including mixing, garnishing, and serving beverages quickly and accurately
  • A natural ability to connect with guests, anticipate their needs, and deliver outstanding hospitality with a smile
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with diverse guests and collaborating with event staff
  • Proven ability to stay composed and effective behind the bar during fast paced, high pressure service
  • A guest first mindset with a passion for creating memorable, personalized experiences
  • A polished, professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for upscale, formal, or themed events
  • Smart Serve Certified (Required)
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we’re shaping the future of Southern Ontario’s event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time

Are You Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re a passionate service professional who thrives in fast-paced event environments and takes pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences, this is your moment. Apply today and let’s deliver something extraordinary—together.

Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview. Powered by JazzHR

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About Carmens Group

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Hospitality can mean many things: a delicious meal with close friends, a warm smile, or a comfortable room after a long day. Great hospitality means creating extraordinary memories and extraordinary memories are created by those who are passionate about enriching the lives of others. At Carmens Group, we understand that hospitality is the expression of a love of people. This concept is at the very core of what we do.

With this idea as our guide, we’ve created Hamilton’s most esteemed hospitality establishments: Carmens Event Centre, C Hotel, Carmen's Catering, Baci Ristorante, the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s, Fig & Lemon, the Arlington Hotel, River's Edge at The Arlington, The Lakeview, and Mercanti Specialty Foods Inc. Each of these settings offers unique experiences, all infused by the passion that has continued to make our organization successful for over four decades.

We also know that great hospitality and a love of people cannot be contained within four walls. That’s why we’re not just committed to enriching the lives of our guests, but also to the diverse communities in Hamilton, Ontario. Through our Carmens Group Cares program, we support organizations such as Good Shepherd, The United Way, and Charity of Hope.

By dedicating ourselves to nurturing personal connections with our guests, our stakeholders, and our community, we have cultivated a positive culture and an organization positioned for sustainable success.

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