Bartender - Ceci Bar

Company Description

Experience summer year-round at Ceci Bar, a brand-new beach-inspired retreat with a touch of Latin flair. Located at the prime corner of Yonge & Front Streets, this playful cantina and outdoor patio will become known for its creative and Instagrammable cocktails, crowd-pleasing bites, and friendly and energetic service. Ready to play a part in this buzzing bar scene? Apply to join our team today!

What's in it for you?

• Gratuity Sharing
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% dining discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
• Employee referral program
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia

Job Description

Our Bartenders take pride in their food, wine and spirit knowledge. They build relationships with their guests and are often asked for by name. They display natural showmanship, have great communication skills and an eye for detail. A Bartender receives beverage orders and makes beverages in a timely and efficient manner maintaining all O&B standards. They also communicate beverage descriptions and modifications with team members to ensure guests receive their requested beverage.

The Day to Day:

• You’re a pro at first impressions and welcome each guest warmly and with enthusiasm
• You’re aware of your surroundings and offer a helping hand to all guests whenever needed
• You’re enthusiastic about our offerings and share your menu knowledge in order to make the best recommendations
• You have a strong working knowledge of cocktails, wine, and beer and love sharing fun facts about our offerings
• You’re a fun time! Guests want to come back and sit at your bar time and time again
• You value accuracy and organization when it comes to maintaining guest tabs, ordering food, and pre-setting guests before food arrives.
• You love to go above and beyond for special requests or celebrations and take food preferences and guest allergies seriously
• You’re a team player and respectfully communicate with all other staff and managers to ensure smooth service.
• You’re able to move around the restaurant with focused urgency
• You take ownership of your bar and check and maintain beer keg and liquor levels, take inventory, and assist the manager with inventory ordering
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• SmartServe Certified
• Proven experience as a bartender for at least 6 months
• Enrolled or completed a Hospitality, Food & Beverage and/or Special Events Program is an asset
• Wine, beer, and cocktail knowledge is required.
• WSET preferred but not required
• Passion for food, beverage, and providing excellent customer service
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift and move beer kegs, liquor, and wine boxes
• Full availability

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

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At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.