BARTENDING / FOOD SERVICE

If you have all of the above and then some; we may have an opportunity for you!

Full time and part time positions will require the following:

Attributes to be considered for employment:

• Must have a Gay Positive Attitude.
• Must be 19 years of age.
• Must have Bartender certification or 3 years experience.
• Must have 1 year food service experience
• Must have Certificate of Adult Criminal Convictions.
• Must have “It’s Good Business” Responsible Beverage Service Program.
• (Can be completed within 3 months of employment)
• Must have “Food Handler Education Course”.
• (Can be completed within 3 months of employment)
• Must be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be available to work weekends and shift work.
• Must be responsible, accountable and dependable.
• Must be motivated and energetic.
• Must have previous customer service experience.
• Previous VTL operational and balancing experience is an asset.
• Previous food preparation experience is an asset.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Bartending and food service is the art of providing excellent service to each client that enters our establishment. A good bartender/server is always ready to greet a new guest, accommodate their needs, serve them with the utmost respect, while always maintaining a cheerful and upbeat attitude; professionalism is expected at all times. As well as learning client’s name and drink of choice.

• Expected behavior: Greet and acknowledge the customers in a fashion that you would greet an old friend. Acknowledge them when they arrive; it’s important that you make the customer feel welcome and comfortable. Prepare them to order by asking what they would like to drink or if you know what they drink then simply ask “The Usual? “. Maintain a clean, appealing, cheerful and organized environment at all times.

• All food / beverage should be made and served in the most expeditious fashion, with the focus on cleanliness, precision and presentation. The transaction should be completed by acknowledging the beverage / food of choice; eye contact while declaring the cost of the purchase; counting back the change to the customer, and thanking them for the order. NEVER KEEP CHANGE UNLESS CLEARLY STATED BY THE CUSTOMER! The client will decide on how much he / she is willing to tip.
  

• Check back on customer in a timely manner. Many customers require more the one drink or may require additional items to complete their meal. The bartender/server should know how to use the rounds approach, how the keep a mental track of the succession of the patrons and repeat the sequence of their follow-up.
  

• Always check on customers and who may be in alternative areas within the bar such as the Pool Room, VIP Lounges, and Library, Dining Room or playing the VLT’s.
  

• Bid farewell to the guest and welcome them back; the way you acknowledge the arrival or departure should be the same as you would an old friend. Thank them for dropping in and look forward to seeing them again.
  

• A GREAT bartender /server have a GREAT personality. Leave all YOUR problems at home! One should have a wide knowledge of the city, province, GBLT community, upcoming events and tourist attractions. You must be a great listener; however you are not there to give advice, just listen and agree with the customer’s decisions. Listening will help you align the service that the clients expect. Have a great sense of humor. Most clients come to have a drink to get away from the rough day at work, get away from the house or maybe just thirsty. In most cases when they run into a bartender/server that is willing to listen or even show a friendly smile, YOU make your clients day and a BIG TIP!

• During busy periods it is important to work the bar. Scan as you go and ensure you make it to the person who is next in line. Eye contact is “KEY” when working the bar. Keep the work area clean and uncluttered. Making sure all empties are off the counter and the bar is regularly wiped down.
  

• Legal obligations: DO NOT SERVE THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL! If someone has too much to drink, you are legally obliged to refuse service to them. Ensure that those you are serving are of legal drinking age; always ask for the appropriate ID.
  As for cleaning duties, those will be directed by management in addition to those duties laid out in your job description.

Terms & Conditions
Please read carefully before submitting your Resume.

MENZ BAR does not condone, permit or accept the sale, use or possession of drugs or alcohol while on company property.  All employees will be expected to adhere to these requirements without exception. MENZ BAR is committed to a safe and healthy environment for all guests and employees at all times.  We wish not to have anyone on company property under the influence of any substance that will jeopardize our commitment to this policy. By submitting your resume to MENZ BAR, you certify that the information provided is true and that no attempt has been made to conceal information.  If considered for employment you will be required to provide a list of references and authorize MENZ BAR to contact your former employers and / or schools as deemed necessary. A criminal background check and “It’s Good Business” Responsible Beverage Service Program is also required. It is understood that any false or misleading information provided to MENZ BAR will be grounds for dismissal at any time during the term of your employment.

Please fax, email or drop off your resume to
Email: Boss@MenzBar.ca
Fax: 902-455-3856
Drop Off: 2182 Gottingen Street, Halifax

All references will be contacted. All information will be confirmed.

List of Duties:

• Prepare and balance all cash reports.
• Prepare and balance inventory control sheets.
• Empty all garbage cans and recycle bins.
• Clean washrooms, floors, bar, Kitchen, dishes, fridges, counters, windows,
• stairs, dust furniture and accessories.
• Replenish soaps, toilet paper and hand paper towels
• Clean all toilets, sinks and urinals.
• Replenish all beer fridges and alcohol.
• Vacuum, sweep and mop floors and steps
• Report all customer issues or incidents.
• Report all damaged or defective furniture or equipment.
• Advise management of all reservations, catering jobs and functions.
• Respond to inquiries.
• Assist with decorating and suggestions for events and functions.
• Continuously develop regular events or functions that represent Menz Bar /
• Mollyz Diner’s high standards of quality, commitment and value to the client experience.