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Bartender

Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Top Benefits

Competitive wages
Gratuities
Free parking

About the role

Job Description A Bartender is responsible for crafting classic and creative alcohol and non-alcohol beverages, engaging with customers, and ensuring that every guest has a memorable experience. Creativity, knowledge of mixology, and excellent customer service skills help establish the operation’s reputation as a go-to destination for exceptional drinks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create a diverse range of handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, and other specialty beverages with precision and flair, using high-quality ingredients, techniques, and garnishes. Continually innovate and recommend new and exciting drink creations.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by warmly welcoming guests, engaging in friendly, fun, and professional conversation. Offer recommendations and suggestions based on their tastes, ensuring a personalized and enjoyable experience.
  • Communicate any specials or promotions. It is vitally important during the guest’s visit; the bartender is marketing and generates awareness of the brand and/or a location’s upcoming events or special offerings.
  • Efficiently and accurately take drink orders, prepare them promptly, and serve beverages with attention to detail and presentation. Ensure all orders are prepared in compliance with company standards and specific customer requests.
  • Demonstrate an extensive understanding of classic and contemporary mixology, including various spirits, liqueurs, wines, beer, craft beer and other items and ingredients. Stay updated on emerging trends and new techniques within the industry.
  • Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring all glassware, utensils, and bar tools are sanitized and readily available. Adhere to safety and hygiene protocols, including proper handling and storage of ingredients.
  • Work closely with other team members, including servers, kitchen staff, and management, to ensure smooth operations and a seamless customer experience. Provide support during busy periods and assist in other areas of the establishment when needed.
  • Process customer payments accurately, handle cash responsibly, and maintain a secure cash register. Keep records of sales, tips, and inventory to support effective management and financial transparency.
  • Process and manage Video Lottery Terminals (VLT’s) if present.
  • Uphold our S.T.E.A.K. Values

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Bartender in a reputable establishment, demonstrating proficiency in crafting a wide variety of cocktails and beverages.
  • Extensive knowledge of mixology, including a comprehensive understanding of various spirits, ingredients, and techniques. Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage and connect with customers.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with customers, take orders, and collaborate effectively with team members.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail, prioritizing tasks, and delivering excellent service under pressure.
  • Certification in safe alcohol service training. Possession of relevant or required certifications such as Pro-Serve, VLT Reel-Facts
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the operation’s schedule.

Benefits

  • Competitive Wages
  • Gratuities
  • Free Parking
  • Discounted Food & Beverages
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Is this you?

Do you love working with people? Do you love travel and hospitality? If you are someone with great communication skills who loves working with people, a career in the food and beverage restaurant world could be for you! There are many different career opportunities within the restaurant stream, including culinary and front of house positions, team leadership roles, management, and general management positions, even careers in finance and accounting. The opportunities are endless, and we are here to help you all the way!

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About Sawmill Restaurant Group

Hospitality
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Founded in 1976, Sawmill Restaurant Group is a family-based Edmonton hospitality company who have remained committed to its provincial and agricultural roots through their unwavering support of the world’s finest Alberta Beef.

The brand believes success is a by-product of doing things well, for doing something with excellence, and through their values, people, and relationships, focus on the more special and meaningful purpose that creates a unique place to work, a very close bond with employees and delivers a very extraordinary connection with all guests and associates alike.

Sawmill Restaurant Group Prime Rib & Steak House most recently introduced The Mill Craft Bar & Kitchen concept brand to their Company portfolio. Now boasting a chain of premium Sawmill Prime Rib & Steak Houses, an Edmonton based Event Centre featuring monthly live entertainment, shows, weddings and more, now offer and fulfill a niche market aimed at an adventurous audience serving local craft beers, great tasting handheld and nostalgic foods and all within an incredible and fun atmosphere of The Mill Craft Bar & Kitchen.

Sawmill Restaurant Group, celebrating 50 years of building respectful relationships, creating memorable hospitality, and making a better place together.