Job Summary

We are a busy Ottawa Brew Pub seeking an experienced Head Bartender who is team-service driven and passionate about hospitality. The successful candidate will join our operation as we enter our busy season and will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day success of our restaurant, bar, retail beer store, street-side patio, catering, and new beer hall event space.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys leading teams, and is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Must have a passion for Beer, Food, Events, and Exception Guest Experiences. Our Core values are based on For the Love of Beer.

Responsibilities

- Lead by example with a warm, qualified, and welcoming attitude.
- Ensure every guest receives an outstanding hospitality experience.
- Promote team service standards and steps of service
- Be a part ofthe team-service culture.
- Engage with guests to maintain service quality.
- Address guest concerns and operational challenges promptly and professionally.
- Manage the flow of service during busy periods to ensure smooth operations.
- Assist with product ordering, inventory management,



and inventory audits.
- Contribute ideas that strengthen our culture, improve operations, and enhance the guest experience.
- Executing drink recipes according to restaurant standards
- Maintaining a clean and well stocked bar during services
- Ensuring liquor orders and deliveries are put away
- Participate in the Health & Safety Committee.
- Enforcing Bar Standards

Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to make drinks in a fast pace environment
- Cash Handling
- Cocktail, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Inventory Management
- Smart Serve
- Pos experience
- Previous Head Bartender or Lead Bartender Experience.
- Experience & Knowledge of Draft Systems
- Ability to move and change a keg.
- Team Leadership

Pay: $18.95 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Experience:
- Bartending: 6 years (required)
- Leadership: 6 years (required)
- Serving: 6 years (required)
- Inventory management: 6 years (required)
- Bar management: 6 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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