bartender

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Bartender certification
• Serving It Safe program certification

Additional Skills

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Operate cash register
• Operate video lottery terminal

Work Setting

• Lounge or night club

Specific Skills

• Advise on wine selection
• Store beverage and food products
• Record and balance beverage sales
• Organize and set up bar
• Inform customers regarding contents of cocktails or other drinks
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Collect cash, credit/debit cards or other payment for beverages
• Clean draft beer system
• Clean bar area and wash glassware
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
• Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Organized