Bartenders

Job Responsibility: Base31 is Prince Edward County's newest cultural destination, set on a 70-acre historic former WWII air training base just outside of Picton, Ontario. Purchased in 2021 by PEC Community Partners, the site has undergone an ambitious transformation, restoring heritage buildings, reimagining the landscape, and creating dynamic public spaces filled with art, live music, and exciting food and drink experiences.

Since opening in 2022, Base31 has become a thriving hub of creativity and culture, drawing visitors from across the region and beyond. The site has hosted hundreds of events, from large-scale festivals and concerts to intimate performances by Canada's top musicians. It has also introduced a bustling open-air food & drink market, immersive art experiences, after-dark adventures, and interactive programming. Visitors can explore galleries, escape rooms, outdoor play spaces, children's camps and arts programs, and curated group experiences, with culinary adventures and creative installations adding to its ever-evolving energy.

In 2025, a new exhibition hall will open, further celebrating the site's rich heritage and its impact on the local community, as well as on a national and global scale. Across Base31, visitors will have opportunities to engage with its history through guided tours, exhibitions, and interactive storytelling experiences that bring the past to life.

Looking ahead, Base31 will continue to evolve as a hub for creativity, heritage, food, and community, introducing fresh experiences and amenities that inspire play, discovery, relaxation, and connection, reflecting the distinct spirit of Prince Edward County. In the coming years, the surrounding area will also grow, with new rental and home ownership opportunities enhancing its vibrancy and appeal.

Type: Part time, Full-Time Seasonal Reporting to: Food and Beverage Supervisor Location: Picton, Ontario (onsite required, including frequent weekend presence during visitor season) Start Date: May/June 2025 Salary: $20 an hour + Tips

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking bartenders to join our Food & Beverage team! The Food & Beverage team is an integral part of Base 31, responsible for connecting with our customers, crafting and serving refreshments, and contributing to the exciting environment cultivated at Base 31.The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for creating a memorable customer experience. Bartenders will work in multiple venues across the site including large concert venues, outdoor and indoor bars, and beer gardens.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome and greet customers in a friendly and professional manner.

• Take and serve drink orders from customers.
• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and procedures.
• Provide recommendations to customers based on their preferences and informed by our sales strategy.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently with a digital Point of Sale system
• Keep the bar area clean and always organized.
• Follow all safety, health, and hygiene standards in the preparation and serving of drinks.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all menu items, promotions, upcoming events, and the Base 31 site history.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure customer satisfaction and timely service.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and checklists, and to take initiative.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and ability to perform basic math.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be of legal drinking age.
• Familiarity with cash handling and POS systems.
• Knowledge of crafting, mixing and serving drinks.

EQUITY & DIVERSITY

Base31 Partners Inc. is committed to expanding opportunities of commonly under-represented people from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, persons of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, persons with disabilities and others.

Base31 Partners Inc. strives to be an equitable and inclusive workplace. We value an open and diverse community that fosters the inclusion of many different voices. We encourage applications from members of communities that have been marginalized based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, or status as an Indigenous person.

We work, live, make, grow, meet, and co-create on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Anishinaabeg, Huron-Wendat and Mississauga nations. Our site is adjacent to the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen'kehá:ka community in Tyendinaga (the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte). We are grateful to all the Indigenous and Métis peoples who have been traditional and contemporary stewards of this region. We recognize that all non-Indigenous people are visitors to this land, and it is our responsibility to embrace our Treaty obligation to care for the land.

ACCOMODATION

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at View email address on ca.edajobs.com We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.