Head Bartender

Job summary

The head bartender is responsible for managing cocktail lounge operations, including preparing drinks, maintaining inventory, and training staff. They must also ensure compliance with liquor regulations and provide excellent customer service by addressing complaints and making recommendations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Hotel, motel, resort Responsibilities Tasks Arrange the bar area to make attractive displays Organize the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar Short order cooking and food preparation Clean bar area and wash glassware Serve food or snacks Advise on wine selection Provide recommendations on drink selections Train staff Collect cash, credit/debit cards or other payment for beverages Operate cash register Record and balance beverage sales Store beverage and food products Order bar stock and maintain inventory and control of bar stock Address customers' complaints or concerns Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons Create new recipes Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Serving It Right Certificate Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Initiative Organized Reliability Team player Positive attitude Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Other Benefits On-site housing options Other benefits

What you’ll do

The head bartender is responsible for managing cocktail lounge operations, including preparing drinks, maintaining inventory, and training staff. They must also ensure compliance with liquor regulations and provide excellent customer service by addressing complaints and making recommendations.

Requirements

The candidate must hold a Serving It Right Certificate and have 7 months to 1 year of experience. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and handle heavy loads up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Vision care benefits • Group insurance benefits • On-site housing options

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cocktail preparation
• Inventory management
• Staff training
• Cash handling
• Customer service
• Wine selection
• Food preparation
• Liquor legislation compliance
• Bar maintenance
• Recipe creation
• Conflict resolution
• Point of sale operation

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety