Bar Assistant - Bridgette Bar Canmore

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Extended health care
 
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ABOUT THE POSITION

Bridgette Bar Canmore is looking for a bar assistant to fill out their team on a full-time permanent basis. The bar assistant is responsible for several key functions in the successful operation of the restaurant bar, including preparing ice, garnishes, and syrups, stocking the bar, and ensuring the bartenders are set up for service. If you enjoy a fast-paced professional work environment, are flexible, and are looking to gain service experience, this is the job for you. Full time room to move up to bartender if the passion, desire and progression is there.

WHO WE ARE

Bridgette Bar is a chef-driven bar in the new Spring Creek community in Canmore, AB. Snack, indulge, bend an elbow & realize your day’s full potential when you spend time at Bridgette Bar; a space where design, craft and culture intersect. This is a bar – and one that happens to serve great food. Our drink list is a creative catalogue of crushable cocktails, high-octane originals, craft beers, and a wine list that all beverage enthusiasts will appreciate. For our food, Chef JP Pedhirney brings new twists on old favourites, making for a playful menu that's prepared on a savoury wood-burning grill. All set in a historic, mid-century inspired setting to keep things interesting.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Hourly wage: $15.00 - $17.00/hour depending on experience
Gratuities
Extended health benefits after +0 days for employees working 28+ hours per week
25% Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials
WHAT YOU'LL DO

Assist bar staff in setting up the restaurant, including the preparation of syrups, infusions, garnishes, carbonating, and batching cocktails
Follow recipe guides for all drinks with exactness
Help maintain cleanliness & order of all restaurant surfaces.
Assist staff in maintaining and stocking supplies including but not limited to: retrieving ice, polishing cutlery, running food, clearing tables and taking payments.
Assist servers with taking orders when needed.
Help servers with any table set up when needed to ensure guests have a smooth dining experience.
Assist bartenders with maintaining and stocking all areas of the bar.
Efficiently clear and clean tables to facilitate guest turnover.
Welcome and greet guests at the table when needed.
Be ready to answer any questions about food, beverages or other restaurant functions and services.
Be ready and willing to provide support as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the head of prep.
Execute any other tasks required
WHAT YOU HAVE

Previous restaurant experience is preferred.
Strong communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and customers.
Well organized with a strong attention to detail and exceptional time management
Ability to fluently communicate in both written and verbal English
Must have a basic knowledge of the dining room, service procedures and functions.
Possesses basic math skills, can handle money, and operate a point-of-sale system.
Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
Pro Serve Certification required but can be obtained within 30 days of joining.
WHMIS Certification is required but can be obtained once hired.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds.
Must be over 18 as ******* service and open scheduling availability is a requirement.
 

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