Bartender - Queen's Cross Food Hall (Eaton Centre)

A sprawling new food hall located at  CF Toronto Eaton Centre , explore 16 chef-driven food stalls, including a vibrant café and bar, and a rotating selection of local pop-ups offering a taste of Toronto’s diverse culinary scene.

What's in it for you?

• Gratuities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• Employee Referral Program
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

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 knowledgeable in order to make best recommendations
• You have an strong working knowledgeable of cocktails, wine and beer and love sharing fun facts about our offerings
• You’re a fun time! Guest want to come back and sit at your bar time and time again
• You value accuracy and organization when it comes to maintain guest tabs, ordering food, and pre setting guest up before food arrives.
• You love to go above and beyond for special requests or celebration and take food preferences and guest allergies seriously
• You’re a team player and respectfully communicate to all other staff and managers to ensure a 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 manager with inventory ordering
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Valid 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 for weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• This is a part time position - must be available from Thursday to Sunday
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy

Hourly Wage $17.60 /hr

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

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We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.