Restaurant Pub jobs in Ottawa, ON

At Olive Garden, we believe life is best shared around the table. From every heartfelt server greeting to every basket of our fresh-baked breadsticks, we’re here to bring people together over a meal worth sharing.

With our endless first courses, homemade soups and sauces and signature classic favourites, Italian generosity is always on the table. Step inside and feel transported to the heart of a lively kitchen - our warm, welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home.
Because when you’re here, you’re family.

Overview:
Handcrafted beverages are an essential part of an authentic Italian dining experience. As a bartender, you must demonstrate genuine hospitality and deliver exceptional guest service. As an Olive Garden bartender, you must master alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations. In addition, as a bartender, you will ensure various guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected so that our guests enjoy a safe and friendly experience that makes them feel like they are part of our family.

One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

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What you will do in this role:

• Guide Guests with their beverage selection and recommend offerings
• Prepare all beverages to brand standards
• Maintain bar cleanliness and brand appearance
• Adhere to all liquor laws and regulations
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures outlined in the Health and Safety program
• Manage aggregator and take out sales
• Be a “know it all” about our regular promotional food and beverage menus.
• Provide a welcoming smile and genuine hospitality
• Get to know our Guests and enhance their personal experience, while flawlessly executing our steps of service to brand standards
• Process Guests orders and payments in a timely manner
• Provide responsible alcohol service to all Guests
• Abide by Food Safety regulations, food handling procedures and best practices

What we are looking for:

• Provincial Responsible Alcohol Service certification
• Bonus points for previous experience as a bartender in a high volume casual dining restaurant
• Excellent communication, social and organizational skills
• Team oriented with the ability to build and foster positive relationships
• Reliable and punctual
• Energetic, self-confident and positive attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

What’s in it for you:

• 20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands
• Pay rate: $17.60
• Flexible scheduling
• An energetic and dynamic team
• Competitive wages
• Fun working environment
• Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands

And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here!

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com