Bartender - Jobs in Banff

Job Description

Job DescriptionBartenderA Bartender at Fairmont Banff Springs is responsible for the development and creation of all specialty drinks. Our Bartenders take pride in each drink that leaves their bar; with a critical eye for detail, extensive beverage knowledge, and a flare for showmanship, the bartender provides a libation experience, unparalleled.What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Visionamp; Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500 - lifetime), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on foodamp; beverage at Fairmontamp; Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all foodamp; beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasperamp; Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform (LifeWorks) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Foodamp; Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:Reporting to the F amp;B Leadership Team. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Completing opening and closing duties, i.e. daily cleaning, stocking, dining room set up and maintenance.
• Working in a team atmosphere to provide exceptional service
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Prioritizing and completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Participating in ongoing learning opportunities and enhancing their skills, abilities and professionalism for personal growth and development
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Maintaining extensive product knowledge of menu items, beverage offerings and outlet operations
• Providing phenomenal guest experiences resulting in lasting memories for our guests.
• Other duties as assigned
• Able to work as a solo bartender in charge of wines, beers, ciders, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Extensive knowledge of classic cocktails and ability to learn outlet specific beverages
• Ordering and monitoring inventory. i.e. responsible for daily orders, managing par levels, recording wastage/spillage/transfers, monthly inventory counts
• Daily operations. i.e. set up, pack down, polishing, cleaning and maintaining bar area (including surrounding areas), assisting floor when needed, serving tables, portering food, etc
• Meet, greet and seat guests and coordinate with other colleagues and MOD regarding preferences, allergies and special occasions.