Assistant Bartender - Social (Spring/Summer Start 2026) - Banff - EMBLEMS

Description

Job Description

Social is where energy, craft, and hospitality converge. From sunlit afternoons to vinyl-fueled nights in the hidden Listening Room, this is a space for hospitality professionals who thrive on curiosity, connection, and rhythm. 

Here, cocktails tell stories, music sets the mood, and guests are invited to linger. You'll work alongside a passionate team, shaping unforgettable bar experiences through precision, leadership, and personality. Every shift is hands-on, fast-paced, and designed to delight. 

The Assistant Bartender plays a critical support role in the execution of Social's bar operations. This position ensures all bar stations are immaculately organized, fully stocked, and service-ready while supporting cocktail execution, ingredient preparation, and batching programs. Precision, consistency, and preparation are at the heart of this role. 

Start Date: May 2026

Contract Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Key Responsibilities 

Bar Support & Service Readiness 

• Ensure all bar stations are fully stocked with spirits, mixers, ice, glassware, and tools prior to and throughout service. 
• Support bartenders during service by anticipating operational needs and maintaining station readiness. 
• Assist with smooth service flow by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and functional at all times. 
• Support high-volume and high-energy service periods with speed, focus, and attention to detail. 

Cocktail Prep & Batching Support 

• Assist with cocktail ingredient preparation, including: 
• Juicing, syrup production, infusions, garnishes, and pre-prepped components 
• Supporting clarification, fat washing, infusion, and batching prep as directed 
• Support the cocktail batching program through accurate measuring, labeling, dating, and storage of all batched products. 
• Follow recipes, measurements, and SOPs precisely to ensure consistency and quality. 
• Maintain proper rotation, shelf life awareness, and First In, First Out practices for all prepared components. 

Cleanliness, Organization & Standards 

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar stations, prep areas, storage rooms, and equipment. 
• Ensure proper storage, rotation, and par level maintenance of all bar inventory. 
• Support opening and closing procedures, including setup, breakdown, cleaning, and restocking. 
• Uphold Rimrock's standards of personal presentation, professionalism, and workplace conduct. 

Compliance & Operational Support 

• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations in line with local legislation and brand standards. 
• Assist with safe handling and movement of kegs, cases, and supplies. 
• Support bartenders and leadership in maintaining operational efficiency and consistency. 
• Collaborate respectfully with the bar team and other departments to support overall service success. 

Qualifications

What You Bring 

• Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, or hospitality support role.

• Strong interest in cocktails, spirits, and professional beverage service. 

• High attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness. 

• Ability to work efficiently at a steady pace while maintaining quality standards. 

• Willingness to support the team and take pride in behind-the-scenes excellence. 

 

Bonus If You Bring 

• Experience supporting cocktail-focused or beverage-led venues. 

• Familiarity with prep techniques such as batching, infusions, or garnish production. 

• Interest in growing into Bartender or Lead Bartender roles over time. 

• Formal or informal education in hospitality, bar operations, or beverage service. 

Who You Are 

You are dependable, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. You take pride in preparation and understand that great service begins long before the first guest arrives. You thrive in structured environments where standards matter and consistency is key. 

You enjoy supporting a team, staying organized, and doing the work that allows others to shine. You may not always be front and center, but your impact is felt in every smooth service, every perfectly prepped station, and every drink executed without delay. 

At Social, you help set the foundation for exceptional nights, quietly, confidently, and with care. 

Prepare with purpose. Support with pride. Stay moved. 

Physical Demands 

• Continuous standing and walking throughout service periods. 

• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 11lbs (5kg); occasional lifting up to 22lbs (10kg). 

• Ability to work at a steady to fast pace in a high-energy bar environment. 

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. 

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees after 3 months.  
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees. 
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Accor properties world-wide. 
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program, exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Accor Hotels in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler. 
• One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria. 
• Subsidized shared Staff Accommodation. 

Apply Today: Whether you're just starting your journey or seeking your next adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and discover what it means to be a Heartist at www.rimrockcareers.com. 

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out confidentially, at recruiter@rimrockresort.com, and we'll work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

At Rimrock Banff, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and inclusion moves us forward. 

Our team is made up of individuals from across the globe, each bringing their own culture, perspective, and story. In a place as naturally diverse as Banff National Park, it's only fitting that our workplace reflects the same richness. 

Whether you're on shift or in staff housing, we want every Heartist to feel seen, valued, and free to be fully themselves, regardless of race, culture, gender identity, religion, abilities, sexual orientation, or age. 

Inclusion isn't a box we check, it's a value we live. And while we're proud of our progress, we know there's always more to learn, more ways to grow, and more voices to elevate. 

Together, we build a workplace where belonging isn't just possible, it's expected. 

Be you. Be bold. Stay moved. 

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