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Company Description:

The Canadian Niagara Hotels Group of Companies is one of Canada’s largest, most successful, and diversified entertainment and hospitality organizations. With over 3,500 talented professionals across our business units, we offer a distinctive collection of world-renowned hotels, restaurant brands, cafes and retail, situated just steps from the iconic Niagara Falls.

Our portfolio includes internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Sheraton, and The Brock – Tapestry by Hilton, along with premier dining destinations including Massimo’s Italian, Fallsview Restaurant, Prime Steakhouse, Morton’s Grille, Milestones Grill + Bar, Hard Rock Café, Rainforest Café, as well as popular retail and café experiences including Starbucks and Hershey – to name a few. Paired with a wide selection of modern amenities that include: a large selection of unique event and meeting spaces, full service spas, fitness centres, rooftop pool/indoor pools, indoor waterpark, and super entertaining arcade makes our property locations unparalleled.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. In this role, you will be the face of our bar — crafting exceptional beverages, creating memorable guest moments, and upholding the standards of quality and hospitality that define the Marriott experience.

Job duties:

• Warmly acknowledge guests and respond promptly to all beverage requests
• Prepare and serve drinks entered into the POS system according to established brand standards and recipes
• Share beverage menu knowledge to assist guests with questions and special requests
• Maintain proper bar set-up including adequate stock, fresh garnishes, juices and perishables
• Minimize waste and spillage while ensuring quality product at every pour
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and guest areas throughout the shift
• Complete all opening and closing bar procedures, including secure storage of beverages and equipment
• Attend daily stand-up meetings and contribute to a positive team culture
• Keep accurate inventory; assist with ordering and stocking of supplies
• Work safely in compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1–2 years of bartending and/or food & beverage serving experience in a dining or hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails and bar practices; skills in Micros/ Aloha/ Squirrel POS preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — genuine enjoyment in attending to others’ needs
• Professional and calm composure and outstanding multitasking ability, even during high-volume service
• Outstanding attention to detail — both in personal presentation and in identifying each guest’s needs
• Positive, outgoing personality with great conversational skills and a team-oriented mindset
• High energy level with the ability to quickly adapt to changing work volume
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as cooperatively within a team
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with all health and sanitation standards
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as required by the physical nature of this role