New Restaurant Opening jobs in Gatineau, QC

About Us:
we are launching an exciting new culinary chapter in the heart of Westboro. We are introducing a sophisticated French-Yunnan Fusion concept, seamlessly blending elevated French culinary techniques with the vibrant, exotic ingredients and flavor profiles of Southwest China.We are building a brand-new, passionate team from scratch and are seeking a creative, reliable, and leadership-driven Lead Bartender to help us build our beverage program from the ground up.The September "Setup & Curation" Phase (Your First Month):
Because we value quality, our entire team will start on September 1st for a 1-month paid training and setup period (closed to the public). During this month, you will not be serving customers. Instead, your focus will be:

• Menu Development: Designing our opening cocktail program, integrating French classics with Yunnan elements (such as specialty teas, florals, and unique spice profiles).
• Wine & Beverage Management: Curating a tight, high-quality wine list to complement our fusion menu; managing opening inventory and setting up accounts with LCBO and local craft suppliers.
• Bar Station Setup: Organizing the bar area from scratch, testing equipment (ice machines, lines), and establishing Bar SOPs (recipes, batching, and cost control).
• Team Alignment: Cross-training with the kitchen to understand the menu and running mock-services to iron out the POS system.

Regular Core Responsibilities (Starting October):

• Prepare high-quality craft cocktails, wine, and beer for bar and dining room guests.
• Maintain accurate weekly inventory counts, control liquor costs, and place orders.
• Provide exceptional, neighborhood-style hospitality to Westboro regulars and new guests.
• Act as a Shift Supervisor, supervising front-of-house staff, enforcing cleaning standards, and performing key-holder/closing duties at night.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of craft bartending experience, preferably in a fine dining, upscale bistro, or busy cocktail lounge environment. (New restaurant opening experience is a major asset).
• Skills: Strong classic cocktail foundation and excellent wine knowledge. A genuine interest in or knowledge of Asian/Yunnan flavor profiles is highly preferred.
• Certification: Valid Ontario Smart Serve certification is mandatory before your start date.
• Availability: Must be available full-time starting September 1st, including late nights and weekends.

Pay: $25.00-$29.89 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person