Bartender

Location: PAI Square One, Mississauga, Ontario
Department: Front of House
Reports to: Bar Manager
Employment type: Part time

About Us

By Chef Nuit Hospitality is home to award-winning restaurant concepts including PAI, Kiin, Sukhothai, Thai Tavern, Chaiyo by PAI, Makilala, and UP Events. Our restaurants bring people together through exceptional food, warm hospitality, and memorable guest experiences.

Led by Chef Nuit Regular, PAI celebrates the authentic flavours of Northern Thailand through traditional recipes, fresh ingredients and time-honoured cooking techniques. We’re a community built on a shared love for hospitality and teamwork, where people can learn, develop their skills and grow their careers.

We’re growing our PAI family! As we get ready to open our doors at Square One, we’re looking for passionate, hardworking people to join our opening team. Whether you’re building on your hospitality experience or pursuing a career in guest service, you’ll help bring the flavours and welcoming spirit of PAI to our guests.

Position summary

The Bartender performs both bartending and serving duties, providing warm, attentive service to guests at the bar and at assigned dining room tables. This role prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, takes food and beverage orders, coordinates meal service and processes payments. Working closely with the kitchen and front of house teams, the Bartender maintains PAI’s standards for beverage quality, guest service, food safety and responsible alcohol service.

Key responsibilities

- Welcome and serve guests at the bar and at assigned dining room tables, following PAI’s service standards
- Develop a thorough knowledge of PAI’s food and beverage menus, including ingredients, flavour profiles, spice levels and available modifications
- Answer menu questions and recommend dishes, beverages and pairings based on guest preferences
- Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them promptly in the point-of-sale system, including seat numbers, modifications and allergy alerts
- Confirm food allergies and dietary restrictions, communicate requests to the kitchen and bar, and verify any uncertainty before confirming an order
- Prepare cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages according to approved recipes, measurements and presentation standards
- Use bartending techniques such as shaking, stirring, muddling, straining and building drinks according to recipe specifications




- Prepare and portion garnishes, juices, syrups and other bar ingredients, following established preparation and storage procedures
- Prepare dining room beverage orders efficiently while coordinating with servers and other team members
- Coordinate food and beverage timing with the kitchen and bar, and communicate changes or delays to guests
- Verify orders before serving, deliver food and beverages safely, and follow procedures for identifying allergy-related orders
- Monitor assigned tables and bar guests, check satisfaction, refill water, clear used items and respond promptly to requests
- Address guest concerns within the role’s authority and involve the Bar Manager or designated manager when additional support is required
- Follow responsible alcohol service procedures, check identification, monitor consumption and involve management when service concerns arise
- Prepare accurate bills, process payments, manage guest tabs and follow procedures for split bills, discounts, voids and cash reconciliation
- Set up, clear, clean and reset assigned tables and maintain service stations throughout the shift
- Set up and stock the bar before service, replenish glassware, ice, beverages and supplies, and communicate shortages to the Bar Manager
- Use bar tools and assigned equipment safely, including shakers, strainers, jiggers, blenders, glasswashers and draft beer equipment
- Check ingredient freshness and condition. Label, date, store and rotate bar ingredients, and report spoilage or quality concerns
- Keep bar counters, sinks, ice wells, refrigerators, glassware, utensils and storage areas clean and sanitary
- Handle ice and glassware safely, following procedures for broken glass, spills and contamination
- Assist with inventory counts, record waste and breakage, and report stock discrepancies
- Move between bartending and serving assignments based on operational needs and management direction
- Complete opening and closing checklists, assigned side duties, scheduled team meetings and required training
- Communicate respectfully with colleagues, report hazards and equipment faults promptly,



and perform other related duties as assigned by the Bar Manager or management

Qualifications and skills

- Minimum one year of bartending experience in a busy, full-service restaurant; two or more years preferred
- Previous serving experience required, including managing assigned tables, taking food orders and coordinating meal service
- Valid Smart Serve certification required
- Working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages
- Practical experience measuring, shaking, stirring, muddling, straining and preparing garnishes
- Ability to follow beverage recipes consistently for flavour, portioning and presentation
- Ability to perform both bartending and serving duties and adapt to changing service assignments
- Experience using point-of-sale systems, processing payments and managing guest tabs accurately
- Knowledge of responsible alcohol service, safe food handling, sanitation and allergy precautions
- Strong guest service skills and the ability to explain menu items and make recommendations
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders and coordinate with kitchen and front of house colleagues during busy service
- Ability to keep the bar, assigned tables and service areas stocked, clean and organized
- Clear communication, attention to detail, reliability and punctuality
- Positive, respectful approach to teamwork and openness to feedback and learning PAI’s menus and procedures
- Experience with cocktail batching, restaurant openings or Thai-inspired beverages is an asset

Schedule and working conditions

- Part-time. Weekly hours may vary based on operational needs. A set number of hours is not guaranteed
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Assignments include both bartending and dining room table service based on operational needs
- Work is performed on site in a busy restaurant and bar with noise, wet surfaces and changing service demands
- Duties involve standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive drink preparation, reaching, bending and lifting or carrying trays, dishes, beverages and bar supplies, with accommodation where required

Accessibility and inclusion

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process. Please let Human Resources know if you require support to participate.

Pay: From $17.95 per hour

Work Location: In person

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🏢 PAI Square One, Mississauga, ON
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