Mixologist

Work setting

• Urban area
• Restaurant
• Microbrewery
• Distillery

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean bar area and wash glassware
• Clean draft beer system
• Advise on wine selection
• Provide recommendations on drink selections
• Train staff
• Collect cash, credit/debit cards or other payment for beverages
• Operate cash register
• Record and balance beverage sales
• Store beverage and food products
• Order bar stock and maintain inventory and control of bar stock
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
• Resolve conflict situations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Bartender certification
• Bartender/Mixology Certification Course
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities