Bartender (Seasonal), Toronto

The Distillery Restaurants Corp., creators of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits Oyster House&Grill, Madrina Bar y Tapas and Distillery Events (Archeo and The Distillery District - Loft) are seeking an experienced and motivated Bartender with a strong serving background and a passion for creating a flawless dining experience at our busiest time of the year. The ideal candidate not only understands that exceptional guest service is at the heart of hospitality but also acts as an ambassador to Toronto's unique food and beverage culture.

Our Bartenders provide beautifully crafted cocktails to our guests in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. You will have an exceptional understanding of mixology and quality control, with a notable passion and desire to learn more about wines and inspired cocktails. You must already have a passion for mixing beautiful cocktails and a friendly smile for guests and colleagues alike.

Vacancy Status: This position is for an existing, open vacancy. These positions will end in January 2027.

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada in order to be considered for this role. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our recruitment/selection process.

Employee perks

$17.60 per hour, plus tips

Bold and lively work environments

The chance to work alongside an exceptional team

What you’ll be doing

Exhibit, encourage and motivate the DRC’s beliefs and core values

Commit to mastering a complete working knowledge of the drinks menu and ingredients

Ensure all beverage descriptions, promotions and any other information are clearly communicated to guests and team members

Check identification to ensure all guests are of age to consume alcohol

Mix ingredients, garnish glasses and serve alcoholic and/or non‑alcoholic beverages to guests in a timely manner

Accommodate guest allergies and special requests accordingly

Process payments; provide accurate billing and support documents for any Credit Card(s), Gift Card(s), Gift Certificate(s), etc. accurately and efficiently

Maintain a clean work station while adhering to food safety, sanitation and hygiene guidelines set by the Public Health Department and the Company

Other duties as assigned or required

Learn and grow with a great restaurant company with a focus on our successful future and yours!

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE. Minimum three (3) years experience in a fast‑paced restaurant environment. Experience with a point‑of‑sale system, preferably Silverware, is considered an asset.

TRAINING. You must have a valid Smart Serve certification. Any related training certifications are highly valued.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Bartenders must be able to carefully listen to orders, explain food and beverage items and make recommendations.

ADAPTABILITY. Our ideal candidate can work in a fast‑paced, changing environment with ease.

LEARNING‑ORIENTED. We’re looking for a life‑long learner with an insatiable desire to positively impact the experience of our guests and restaurant reviews.

EDUCATION. A degree/diploma in food and beverage, hospitality management is considered an asset.

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