Restaurant Bartender (YYZ Airport)

About the role

SSP Canada operates several restaurants throughout Toronto Pearson International Airport. At SSP Canada, our Bartenders enjoy engaging with our guests while serving hand-crafted beverages and delicious food. Our bartenders are up-to-date on trends in the alcoholic beverage industry. They have experience crafting beverages and serving them with attention to detail. Our restaurants are fast-paced and our bartenders can work quickly with accuracy and deliver outstanding customer service without breaking a sweat!

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner
• Use recipes and practice portion control to mix, garnish, and present drinks
• Input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
• Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar at all times
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
• Must adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests at all times
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One year bartending experience required, including certification by state, federal, or local required training program
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages
• Must have Smart Serve Certificate
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand weights and measurements
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items
• Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check and order & close out a check
• Ability to work and stand in confined spaces for long periods of time
• Ability to obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance

Benefits and Pay

This is a part-time position with a pay rate of $17.55 per hour plus tips. Comprehensive benefits and employee parking are available. The position involves early morning shifts and weekend shifts (Saturday-Sunday).

Additional Information

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations.