We’re Hiring: Bartending Instructor for Evening Classes 🍸

Location: Fine Art Bartending, Vancouver in Gastown Vancouver

Are you passionate about mixology? Love sharing your knowledge and seeing people grow? Want a steady, set schedule with no late-night shifts? Keep reading—you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

✅ About Fine Art Bartending

We’ve Been Around For Nearly 40 Years, Perfecting a Curriculum That Sets Aspiring Bartenders Up For Success. Our Program Isn’t Fluff—we Train Students To

• Work confidently behind any bar
• Understand how spirits are made
• Know the difference between spirit brands
• Mix classic cocktails like pros
• We’re proud of our reputation, and our 900+ five-star Google reviews speak for themselves.

✅ What You’ll Do

Your mission? Help students graduate with confidence.

You’ll teach using our proven curriculum, but we want you to bring your own flavour to the class—sharing real-life bartending stories, tips, and tricks from your own experience.

This isn’t just a job where you read slides. We expect you to:

• Engage, inspire, and challenge your students
• Hold high standards—students who aren’t ready, don’t pass
• Keep the vibe fun, but focused
• Think of yourself as the face of the school. You’ll create an experience that students will rave about (and they do—check our reviews if you don’t believe us!).

✅ Qualifications We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and passion to the role:

• 5+ years of bartending experience in busy, real-world environments
• Serving It Right certification (must be current)
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or diploma preferred
• Experience teaching or training others is an asset
• Personable and approachable personality required to create a welcoming environment
• Past management or leadership experience in hospitality preferred
• Proven initiative and leadership—someone who has grown within a business, taken on -more responsibility, and earned the trust of their superiors
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills
• Police record check may be required
• Bonus: We love hiring graduates of Fine Art Bartending School!

If you’re confident behind the bar, passionate about sharing your knowledge, and have a track record of leadership and growth, we’d love to meet you.

✅ The Schedule & Pay

We value consistency, so this role comes with a set schedule—no shift swapping.

When

• Saturdays & Sundays: 10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
• 3 weeks of every month
• 4 hours of teaching
• 30 minutes for setup and wrap-up

Pay: $30/hour

Notes

• 2 weeks unpaid vacation
• Every 4th Weekend Off
• We avoid scheduling classes over long weekends
• Note: If this schedule doesn’t work for you, this isn’t the right fit.

✅ Our Vibe

Imagine the feel of a cozy dive bar—warm, relaxed, and authentic. That’s the atmosphere we create in our classes.

• Autonomous role: You’ll teach solo but can reach out to management anytime via WhatsApp.
• Your style matters: Bring your own teaching flair. Make your own Spotify playlists. Create an environment that feels natural to you.
• Genuine connections: Watching strangers become friends—and seeing their gratitude for what you’ve taught—is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.
• If you love teaching, you’ll love this role.

💻 How to Apply

Deadline: Sunday, August 3

Email your resume to info@fineartbartending.ca. Include a brief note on why you’d be a great fit for this role. If you do not complete this step, you will not get an interview.

We’re excited to hear from you. If you’ve got a passion for bartending and teaching, this could be the perfect gig.