Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Summary The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel. The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.
Job Description Work Environment
- Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
- Majority of work takes place indoors.
- Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 pounds of force. frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Expected Hours of Work
- Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
- Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
- Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
Education And Experience
- Experience as a Bartender required, preferably in a high-volume bar.
- Experience with computerized cash registers preferred.
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
- Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills.
- Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks; knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic beverages, and designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments.
- Must speak fluent English.
Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
- Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner.
- Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar.
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
- Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards.
- Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.
- Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures. Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S. system.
- Clean and reset bar top and tables immediately after guests depart.
- Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
- Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas.
- Prepare and serve beverages in a prompt and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible alcohol service.
- Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills when applicable to maximize sales.
- Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs.
- Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
- Follow procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items, (2) ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions if applicable, (3) replenish/requisition supplies in a timely and efficient manner, and (4) to minimize waste and misuse of liquor.
- Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
- Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
Qualifications And Skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
- Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- Smart Serve Certificate Required.
- Previous front-facing guest service experience required.
- Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range Go Beyond @SonestaHotels WHO WE ARE We are an organization made up of people, thoughts, and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality .
We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered under applicable law
The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, please let Human Resources know.
AI may be used in assessing or selecting candidates Hourly Rate: $20.65 Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Salaried FTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- RRSP Match
- Drycleaning
- Competitive Medical and dental benefits
- Competitive Extended health care coverage
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
Unionized FTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- RRSP Match
- Tool and shoe reimbursement
- Competitive Medical and dental benefits
- Competitive Extended health care coverage
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Short term disability
- program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
Unionized PTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- Employee discounted hotel rate
- Tool and shoe reimbursement
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
About Sonesta
Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the world, with 16 brands that consist of 1200 hotels, 100K+ rooms, across three continents and include: The Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Sonesta Posadas Del Inca (Peru), Sonesta Cruise Collection (Nile River), and the Red Lion family of brands. With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of the Sonesta branded hotels (excluding Egypt).
Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 80 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!
As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It's our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.
Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can't wait to meet you.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Summary The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel. The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.
Job Description Work Environment
- Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
- Majority of work takes place indoors.
- Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 pounds of force. frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Expected Hours of Work
- Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
- Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
- Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
Education And Experience
- Experience as a Bartender required, preferably in a high-volume bar.
- Experience with computerized cash registers preferred.
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
- Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills.
- Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks; knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic beverages, and designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishments.
- Must speak fluent English.
Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
- Greet, welcome, and interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner.
- Take orders, prepare drinks according to recipes and serve all food and beverage requests in the bar.
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
- Prepare the bar for service by ensuring bar supplies, garnishes, utensils are properly set up in accordance with quality standards.
- Inventory unused liquor and beverages. Ensure that all liquor is properly secured before, during, and at close of shift.
- Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures. Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S. system.
- Clean and reset bar top and tables immediately after guests depart.
- Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
- Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas.
- Prepare and serve beverages in a prompt and professional manner in accordance with established standards and responsible alcohol service.
- Greet guests pleasantly as they approach the bar; promote house drinks and utilize up-selling skills when applicable to maximize sales.
- Adhere to established pouring standards and drink recipes to provide a consistent product to the guests and to control costs.
- Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
- Follow procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of liquor and beverage items, (2) ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions if applicable, (3) replenish/requisition supplies in a timely and efficient manner, and (4) to minimize waste and misuse of liquor.
- Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
- Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
Qualifications And Skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
- Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- Smart Serve Certificate Required.
- Previous front-facing guest service experience required.
- Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range Go Beyond @SonestaHotels WHO WE ARE We are an organization made up of people, thoughts, and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality .
We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered under applicable law
The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, please let Human Resources know.
AI may be used in assessing or selecting candidates Hourly Rate: $20.65 Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Salaried FTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- RRSP Match
- Drycleaning
- Competitive Medical and dental benefits
- Competitive Extended health care coverage
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
Unionized FTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- RRSP Match
- Tool and shoe reimbursement
- Competitive Medical and dental benefits
- Competitive Extended health care coverage
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Short term disability
- program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
Unionized PTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- Employee discounted hotel rate
- Tool and shoe reimbursement
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
About Sonesta
Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the world, with 16 brands that consist of 1200 hotels, 100K+ rooms, across three continents and include: The Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Sonesta Posadas Del Inca (Peru), Sonesta Cruise Collection (Nile River), and the Red Lion family of brands. With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of the Sonesta branded hotels (excluding Egypt).
Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 80 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!
As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It's our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.
Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can't wait to meet you.