Description
We're hiring Bartenders to join our food and beverage team in our restaurant and lounge at the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert, BC.
The Bartender prepares and serves beverages in the Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge, including cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings. Knowledge of cocktail preparation, wine and beer service, and beverage program fundamentals is critical. Successful candidates must hold a current Serving It Right (SIR) certificate or obtain one within 30 days of hire. Part of your job will include monitoring guest consumption and applying responsible service practices in compliance with BC liquor regulations.
Aside from preparing and serving beverages, the Bartender provides attentive, knowledgeable guest interaction at the bar and supports beverage service to the dining room. Taking pride in delivering exceptional service and having great attention to detail is a must. After all, it's how we represent the Crest's long tradition of quality and local hospitality.
This role combines technical skill with guest engagement, responsible service, and bar operations including inventory, cleanliness, and cash handling. As such, you will need to have accurate cash handling skills and be comfortable with point of sale systems.
The successful candidate will maintain bar cleanliness, organization, and stocking throughout each shift. They will also complete inventory tasks, including receiving deliveries, rotating stock, reporting low inventory, and completing opening, service, and closing duties. This is a very active role, so our Bartender must have the ability to stand for extended periods. The role also requires lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs., including kegs, cases, and bar supplies.
We're looking for someone with 1 to 5 years of experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge, but the qualities we value most are kindness and optimism, curiosity and a love of learning, a strong work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
This role is a full-time position with 40 hours per week and a $20.28 per hour wage. You will need to be willing to work some days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of your shift schedule.
If you're interested in this position, you can apply through the application form on this page or by sending your resume directly to careers@cresthotelbc.com.
Duties
- Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages to recipe standards and presentation guidelines.
- Provide attentive, knowledgeable guest interaction at the bar and support beverage service to the dining room.
- Operate the point of sale system and process payments including cash, debit, and credit.
- Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, and stocking throughout each shift.
- Monitor guest consumption and apply responsible service practices in compliance with BC liquor regulations.
- Complete bar inventory tasks including receiving, stocking, rotation, and reporting low stock.
- Complete opening, operating, and closing duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous bartending or hospitality experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge environment preferred.
- Knowledge of cocktail preparation, wine and beer service, and beverage program fundamentals.
- Accurate cash handling and comfort with point of sale systems.
- Availability to work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs including kegs, cases, and bar supplies.
Additional Info
- Seasonal weekend work to start — perfect for earning extra income or balancing other commitments.
- Opportunities to grow into full-time roles as we expand our food & beverage offerings.
- Unionized positions with competitive wages and future access to benefits.
- A social, team-driven workplace where your personality shines as much as your work ethic.
- Team members who are eager to see you succeed.
- A chance to gain professional guest service experience.
- Enjoy one of the best waterfront views in Prince Rupert while you work.
Education
You must have your Serving It Right certification. The SIR certification must be current or it must be obtained within 30 days of hiring. We do not require other certifications or formal education for this position.
Benefits
- Full-time hours plus gratuities.
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Union Wages
- Employee perks
