Offres d'emploi - Richmond, BC

Job Description

Champagne Bartender

This festive season, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is bringing an exclusive pop-up Champagne Bar to life — a curated experience featuring exceptional bubbles and thoughtfully paired bites.

As our Champagne Bar Bartender, you'll be at the heart of the experience. You'll prepare and serve a carefully selected range of prestige and grower champagnes, wines, and cocktails, delivering knowledgeable, attentive service while maintaining the highest standards of beverage presentation and quality. You'll help create a warm, inviting atmosphere where guests can relax, celebrate, and enjoy the season.

We're looking for someone who brings technical expertise, a strong understanding of champagne and sparkling wines, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. After all, every pour is an opportunity to make a moment special.

Join us in turning festive moments into special memories at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

What’s in It for You

• Seasonal full-time position from November 2026, to January 31, 2027
• An inclusive, empowering, and positive company culture where people are at the heart of everything we do
• Opportunity to work with experienced hospitality professionals in a luxury hotel environment
• Access to global opportunities through our colleague travel and internal mobility programs
• Competitive hourly pay starting at $23.70 increasing to the full rate of $29.62 upon successful completion of three (3) months of employment, in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Complimentary meals during shifts through the Colleague Dining Program
• Discount program offering 50% off select Pacific Northwest food & beverage venues
• Opportunity to work in a landmark luxury hotel established in 1939
• Opportunities to contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver warm, engaging, and personalized service in our seasonal Champagne Bar
• Prepare, present, and serve champagne, sparkling wines, cocktails, and other beverages in accordance with established recipes, portion controls, and service standards
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on champagne styles, producers, tasting notes, and food pairings to enhance the guest experience
• Guide guests through champagne, wine, cocktail, and food selections with confidence and enthusiasm
• Ensure proper champagne handling, storage, chilling, opening, and pouring techniques
• Create memorable experiences within our festive pop-up Champagne Bar, located in the heart of the hotel lobby
• Anticipate guest needs and tailor service style to suit the environment and occasion
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of food and beverages with attention to detail
• Maintain mise en place and ensure the bar, glassware, equipment, and service areas are clean, stocked, organized, and ready for service
• Monitor beverage supplies, replenish stock, and assist with inventory and stock control procedures as required
• Process guest orders and payments accurately through the point-of-sale (POS) system, following established cash-handling procedures
• Support service flow through food running, clearing, resetting tables, and other related service duties as required
• Assist with private dining, events, and lounge service as required
• Collaborate closely with kitchen and service teams to ensure a cohesive guest experience
• Follow all outlet policies, procedures, and service standards
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines, including responsible alcohol service and applicable liquor regulations

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience behind the bar in an upscale restaurant, lounge, or cocktail bar environment
• Valid Serving It Right certification
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails (classic and contemporary), with demonstrated knowledge of champagne and sparkling wines
• Knowledge of proper beverage preparation, glassware, presentation, and service techniques
• Engaging personality with a genuine passion for guest service
• Ability to adapt service style between refined dining and elevated bar settings
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in presentation
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience using POS systems and handling guest transactions is an asset
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Applicants must be able to commit to the full seasonal period (November 2026 through January 31, 2027).

Physical Aspects of Position

• Constant standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Regular kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Frequent ascending and descending stairs and ramps
• Ability to handle beverage bottles, glassware, bar equipment, and service trays safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Visa Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Recruitment Accommodations:

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, including when completing an assessment or attending an interview, please contact our People & Culture team. We will work with you to understand your needs and support your participation. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

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

Why work for Accor?
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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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