Attendant, Bar

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange the bar area to make attractive displays
• Organize the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar
• Short order cooking and food preparation
• Clean bar area and wash glassware
• Serve food or snacks
• Clean draft beer system
• Advise on wine selection
• Provide recommendations on drink selections
• Collect cash, credit/debit cards or other payment for beverages
• Operate cash register
• Record and balance beverage sales
• Store beverage and food products
• Order bar stock and maintain inventory and control of bar stock
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
• Resolve conflict situations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Smart Serve
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Serving It Right Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• Food and beverages

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available