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Restaurant Bartender - Ampersand 27

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

8208 106 Street

Edmonton, AB T6E 6R9

Canada


Hotel de 89 Chambres
Géré par Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Description

The Restaurant Bartender is to serve beverages and/or food to the guests in a friendly, courteous and timely and manner, resulting in guest satisfaction. Also, to prepare beverages for other servers to supply to guests, and act as cashier for the lounge.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments and produce based on projections from the daily functions sheet

Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality.

Greets guests in a courteous and friendly manner, promotes and documents orders for drinks. Mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practicing prudent portion control.

Abide by all Provincial, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.

Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest, including those served by other beverage servers, to maintain accountability of all beverages served.

Receives cash from guests, makes any change needed, verifies validity of charges, records charges, and insures vouchers are properly executed, in order to balance all moneys.

Locks up and stores all beverage, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank.

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 2 years’ previous experience preferred.

Must have the ability to communicate in English.

Self-starting personality with an even disposition.

Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

Must have good knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.

Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.

Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

Must be completely familiar with the role during hotel emergencies, including fire alarms, medical emergencies, the use of Incident Reports and Logbooks.

Must be able to work varied shift work, including weekends and holidays.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Security clearance required upon offer of employment.

Possess sensational customer service philosophy and a self-starting personality with an even disposition.

Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

Can communicate well with guests.

Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Highly organized, results oriented and ability to work in a multi-functional team environment.

Qualifications

Behaviors
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking (Preferred)
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)
Motivations
  • Preferred

    Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Hotel de 89 Chambres

Welcome to Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Varscona Hotel on Whyte is a charming lifestyle hotel providing a warm and comfortable hospitality experience to those looking for a home away from home when they travel. Situated in the heart of Edmonton’s historic Old Strathcona, and nestled amongst numerous restaurants, boutiques and theatres blending bohemian panache with contemporary chic. This central location provides easy access to the University of Alberta, downtown and south Edmonton business and government districts. The Edmonton river valley is a few blocks away and offers miles of cycling and walking paths, parks and off leash areas.