Food & Beverage Bartender - Taboo Muskoka - Gravenhurst, ON

Taboo Muskoka is hiring Bartenders Do you love meeting new people and not only know what it means to meet customer expectations, you 'exceed them'? If you have your SMART SERVE, are a self starter, can work under pressure and have a sense of urgency when it comes to delivering ex ...

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Taboo Muskoka is hiring Bartenders Do you love meeting new people and not only know what it means to meet customer expectations, you 'exceed them'? If you have your SMART SERVE, are a self starter, can work under pressure and have a sense of urgency when it comes to delivering exceptional customer service, keep reading and see if this role is for you

Come work & play on beautiful Lake Muskoka this summer Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned Resort in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Our mandate is to 'Create happiness by offering incredible Muskoka experiences to our guests and team.' Staff Housing is Available

Our Food & Beverage team is looking for Bartenders to work in the Boathouse Restaurant. Serving our leisure guests, condo owners, locals and/or working events with corporate clients on beautiful Lake Muskoka is a great way to spend your summer

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT TABOO MUSKOKA

• Bonus upon completion of your contract*
• $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
• Complimentary One-Night Stay (Be Our Guest) - Enjoy a complimentary one-night stay, including breakfast for two, during non-peak periods and subject to availability
• Complimentary use of resort amenities including trails, bikes, beach, pools, tennis
• Staff housing available (located in town of Gravenhurst – short 7kms or 5 mins from the resort)
• Shuttle services to and from staff housing and the resort available
• Potential room for career advancement
• Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms and merchandise
• Staff appreciation events and activities
• Employee recognition programs
• Some conditions apply. Please inquire for details

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prep bar for service, including count of inventory, stocking bar
• Prepare beverages to both Bar guests and restaurant guests
• Engaging in conversation with guests,
• Opening and Closing procedures.
• Polishing glassware.
• Assist server's and conference attendants with set-up and tear-down.
• To interact professionally with all function guests and co-workers.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and personal hygiene as set out by the Resort's Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• To maintain service standards as set out by departmental Training Manual
• To complete all work as directed by members of the Food & Beverage management team, and all other duties as assigned.
• To work calmly and efficiently while promoting positive relations with related departments.
• To work in both a safe manner and in a safe environment, as set out by company policy and Workplace Health & Safety statutory requirements.
• To positively promote departmental and resort special events and activities.
• To carry out any and all duties within the general scope and purpose of the job so designated by the Director of Food & Beverage and Resort policy. To follow all departmental and resort policies as they relate to you.
• To ask for assistance should you find yourself unable to meet the department's standards of service due to business volumes.
• Ensure a thorough accounting of all cash transactions and product behind the bar. You are responsible for all losses or shortages of either product or material transactions.
• To serve alcohol in a responsible manner, in accordance with Smart Serve training, resort policy and the statutory requirements of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
• Other duties as and when assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills)

• Previous experience in casual fine dining an asset.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a bartender
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Ontario Smart Serve certification required.
• Valid Driver's License for golf cart operation.
• Food handling certification an asset but not required.
• First Aid/CPR certification an asset but not required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS

• Indoors and outdoors in the spring/summer and fall weather conditions on covered patio, dining room and conference rooms.
• Moving furniture when preparing special arrangements.
• Walking, bending, carrying glassware, plates, glass racks, large platters, and chaffing dishes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS.
• Long periods of standing on your feet.
• Must be willing to work multiple shifts including, morning, afternoon, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.20 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Expected start date:

Vacancy Status: New

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified candidates, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not currently use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.