Bartender

What’s brewing in your future? If you’re striving for a glass half-full rather than half-empty, become a master of mixology as a Bartender with Aramark! Surrounded by passionate teammates and leaders, you’ll help take our meals to the next level with knowledge of your craft by serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to our guests. Whether you’re preparing mixed drinks, pouring other beverages, or handling money, you’ll have the chance to tap into consumer tastes, learn about trends, create bonds with others, and build the next step in your path. Cheers to igniting your passion at Aramark! 

Dal Catering, operated by Aramark at Dalhousie University, is looking for two enthusiastic and dependable Bartenders to join our catering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and providing excellent service at a variety of university events, receptions, conferences, weddings, corporate functions, and special events.

Hours will vary based on business needs, with opportunities ranging from part-time to full-time hours for the right candidates.

Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs. 

Job Responsibilities

•    Greets guests and takes orders, processes cash and credit card transactions
•    Mixes and serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
•    May include providing servers drinks from the service well
•    Adheres to all established alcohol service policies and safe drinking guidelines including checking patrons’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for alcohol consumption
•    Adheres to cash handling policies
•    Sets up and breaks down workstations, including cleaning and sanitizing
•    Takes inventory counts and ensures product is stocked to appropriate levels
•    Provides excellent guest service, anticipating guests' needs and ensuring guest satisfaction
•    Maintains a positive demeanor towards guests, clients, co-workers, etc.
•    Ensures security of company assets

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

•    Previous experience as a bartender preferred 
•    Knowledge of bartending principles and recipes and current trends
•    Able to obtain all Aramark and state/local required alcohol service certifications
•    Displays phenomenal hospitality, friendliness, and comprehensive beverage knowledge.
•    Demonstrates organizational & multi-tasking skills, accuracy, and attention to detail 
•    Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lb
•    Enjoys working in a fast-paced fun work environment
•    Ideal candidate will be available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays

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