Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Mixologist / Supervisor to join the team at Compton Ave. This is a hands-on service position that combines elevated cocktail execution and guest experience with shift leadership and operational responsibility.

In addition to preparing and serving cocktails to a high standard, the Mixologist / Supervisor will act as a key holder and will be trusted with opening and, importantly, closing the venue.

The successful candidate will help maintain service standards throughout the shift, support the team on the floor and behind the bar, and ensure that all required operational and administrative responsibilities are completed accurately before the end of the night.

The ideal candidate is organized, accountable, confident working independently, and capable of maintaining high standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Familiarity with advanced bar preparation methods is an asset, including infusions, clarifications, foams, batching, and other contemporary cocktail techniques.

Duties

- Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, beer, and wine, ensuring established quality, consistency, and presentation standards are maintained
- Act as a key holder for the venue, with responsibility for opening and closing the premises as scheduled
- Take ownership of closing procedures, ensuring the venue is properly secured and all required closing duties, checklists, cash procedures, cleaning, and operational tasks are completed before departure
- Maintain service standards throughout the shift and help ensure the team consistently delivers attentive, professional, and efficient hospitality
- Provide leadership and direction to team members during service, assisting with service flow, guest concerns, and operational issues as they arise




- Engage with guests professionally, take orders, provide knowledgeable recommendations, and contribute to a welcoming and elevated guest experience
- Complete required end-of-day reporting, including relevant service notes, operational issues, maintenance concerns, incidents, and other information requiring management follow-up
- Assist with beverage and operational inventory, including stock counts, organization, restocking, and identifying shortages or discrepancies
- Identify and report maintenance issues, equipment concerns, and other deficiencies affecting the operation of the venue
- Ensure bar prep, mise en place, and product levels are sufficient for service and communicate or address deficiencies proactively
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and guest-facing areas in accordance with company and food safety standards
- Operate the POS system accurately for order processing, payments, cash handling, and closing procedures
- Manage multiple drink orders efficiently during high-volume service while maintaining quality and presentation
- Ensure compliance with responsible alcohol service requirements, food safety standards, and company policies
- Support training, coaching, and reinforcement of service and operational standards with team members
- Collaborate with management and the wider team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and communicate any issues requiring follow-up

Qualifications





- Previous bartending or mixology experience in a high-volume, cocktail-focused restaurant or bar environment
- Previous supervisory, shift-lead, key-holder, or closing experience is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to independently and reliably close a hospitality venue
- Solid knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage service
- Familiarity with advanced cocktail preparation techniques such as infusions, clarifications, foams, and batching is considered an asset
- Familiarity with POS systems such as Toast or similar platforms
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when completing closing procedures, reports, inventory, and other administrative responsibilities
- Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to engage guests professionally and confidently
- Ability to provide direction to team members and maintain service standards during busy periods
- Ability to identify operational problems and take a proactive, solution-oriented approach
- Knowledge of food safety standards, responsible alcohol service, and proper food and beverage handling procedures
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to balance service, leadership, and administrative responsibilities
- Dependable, accountable, and comfortable being entrusted with keys, cash, venue security, and closing responsibilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a hospitality environment that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, elevated service, and attention to detail

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Experience:
- Hospitality: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Mixologist / Supervisor (Toronto)
🏢 Compton Ave.
📍 Toronto