Lead Bartender - Vancouver, Canada - Acquafarina

Acquafarina

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Acquafarina is a Michelin Guide recommended fine-dining restaurant in downtown Vancouver. Our team is made up of professionals who are hard-working, team orientated individuals. We are motivated & self driven to be the best. This is modern Italian dining at its finest, served with old world elegance and modern flair.

Guests will take a seat at the copper bar and enjoy inventive cocktails or settle in to our captivating dining room with its soaring ceilings and 5,000 bottle wine cellar.

The modern Italian menu melds local and international flavours to showcase the innovation of our Michelin guide recommended culinary team and dishes.

Our biggest asset is our people. Without them, we can not run a successful business. People make our business. We want people who care If you feel like this, is you, please apply. We'd love to hear from you.

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Lead Bartender will help support the Beverage Director in elevating our bar program. Help creating classic and innovative cocktails for both our guests and through our front-of-house staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other tasks may be assigned as required)

Prepare alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant guests
Help grow and educate your fellow team members in spirits & cocktails
Interact with guests, creating an excellent proactive memorable guest experience
Comply will all beverage regulations
Maintain and execute the bar cleaning checklists
Assist with managing the beverage programs and inventory

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have minimum 8yrs of casual fine dining or higher in restaurants with at least 4yrs as a bartender in a fine dining restaurant
Attention to details
Strong knowledge of the spirits and how they build with mixers and juices
Strong knowledge of guest's preferences and likes when it comes to cocktails and or spirits
Wine knowledge and certification (ex. WSET, CMS, CAPS, ISG) is a HUGE asset
Be able to multitask and keep your bar area & surrounding areas clean & organized
Strong communication skills, including listening skills
Always have a professional demeanour
Be able to work mostly nights and weekends (we are closed Sunday & Mondays)
Be able to stand for long periods of time, climb 2 flights of stairs or lift up to 25lbs

REQUIREMENTS: