Position Available: Bartender Apprentice

SHELTER is an intimate, upscale cocktail bar. Uniquely combining elements from high-end hotel bars and original industrial grunge styles from Berlin and Eastern Europe, SHELTER is a juxtaposition of swanky and casual. The location houses a cozy standing environment and a relaxed lounge for group seating and light dinner fare. With standout design features, including a beautifully crafted light fixture featuring over 5,000 individually hung bulbs, SHELTER is truly a one-of-a-kind setting for memorable nights and superb food, drink and… shelter.

To those who find joy in presenting a perfectly balanced cocktail Those who crave an intimate work environment with a tightly knit team. Those who thrive in fast-paced environments and working with small teams. Those who are seeking growth, recent skills and the ability to put their ideas, concepts, and ingenuity to work. We want you. SHELTER is seeking an experienced server to connect with guests, learn about recent cocktails, and help us grow.

Responsibilities:

Be a responsible, friendly team player.

- Be available Sundays and weekdays
- Learn, understand, and promote the SHELTER cocktail and food menu to explain it thoroughly to guests
- Implement strategies and processes to promote loss prevention.
- Record and organize weekly bar reports in spreadsheets, and compile liquor audits as needed.
- Ensure adherence to AGLC mandated drinking standards.
- Maintain a clean,



functional and safe environment for patrons and staff.
- Attend and contribute to meetings focused on profit, environment, people, and product.
- Lead and embody our culture, mission, and values.
- To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Have a basic understanding of cocktailing, and be a people person.

- Industry and restaurants serving experience is a must, bartending experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong experience with serving and understanding tasting notes and palette and expressing these items to guests.
- Be available to work a adaptable schedule including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience providing and receiving direct and honest feedback.
- Responsible, organized, driven, and determined to achieve, lead by example, and improve.
- Experience with Touchbistro would be an asset.
- Pro-Serve Certified.

Application:

Please reply with a cover letter and a current, relevant resume.

We thank all candidates for their interest in working at SHELTER, due to our submission process, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience: Serving 2 Years (Required)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2R 0V4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- serving: 3 years (required)
- Bartending: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bartender Apprentice @ Shelter Cocktail Bar (Calgary)
🏢 Syndicate Hospitality Group
📍 Calgary