Bartender (Full Time)

Your Team and Working Environment

Since 1915, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of Edmonton. Nestled above the river valley, the hotel’s charm and elegance have earned it recognition as one of the city’s most sought-after locations, as well as the prestigious MICHELIN Key 2025 and Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. World-class service awaits our guest’s every need. Our dedicated team is delighted to assist with a variety of personalized services to ensure guest comfort and convenience are our top priorities.  Edmonton's castle offers award-winning, locally-inspired dining, a multi-level health club facility, unforgettable meetings and events, and fairy-tale weddings.  At Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, our team takes pride in creating memorable experiences for every occasion. With over a century of hospitality excellence and deep community connections, we continue to uphold the high standards of service that have defined the hotel for generations.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Bartender (Full Time)

Passionate about everything Food & Beverage and putting a smile on our guests’ faces? As Bartender, you will have the perfect opportunity to touch the hearts of our guests by making their special occasions truly unforgettable.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director, Food & Beverage, responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Prepare beverage orders including a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all products available to the guest and keep Servers informed of the availability of bar products
• Ensure the bar is kept in a clean and orderly condition at all times
• Utilize computer operating system for ordering food and beverages and obtaining reports necessary for remittance
• Order stock, maintain inventory control, and ensure all beverages sold are accounted for
• Ensure compliance with provincial liquor regulations
• Sell, present and serve beverages in accordance with hotel standards
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned, including running food for servers.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum three years of experience working in food and beverage, preferably in a restaurant/bar environment
• Pro Serve Certificate
• Previous bartending experience Required
• Hotel management diploma is an asset
• Demonstrates knowledge and interest in wines, liquor and beer
• Ability to consistently stand and walk through out shift
• Aptitude for repetitive physical work including but not limited to: lifting heavy objects, some exceeding 100 lbs, moving heavy carts and pallets.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization document

What’s in it for you:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year),for full time permanent status employees 
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees 
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide 
• Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support  
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills 
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

Hourly Range: $20.97 - $21.97 CAD Gross per hour