Bartender - Social

Job Description

As a Bartender in Social, you’ll be the energy behind the bar and the architect of great evenings. With precision, product knowledge, and genuine hospitality, you’ll deliver standout bar service that reflects the pulse and personality of Banff’s most lively venue.

This is a role for professionals who blend speed and skill with creativity and consistency. Whether you're crafting a signature cocktail, recommending a local brew, or simply connecting with guests, you’ll play a key part in creating experiences that move people.

What You'll Be Doing

Guest Connection & Beverage Craftsmanship

• Prepare all beverages (cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic options) to specification with precision
• Engage with guests, make thoughtful recommendations, and anticipate their needs.
• Deliver bar service from order through to payment, ensuring seamless food and drink service at the bar.
• Pair drinks with dishes confidently, leveraging wine and culinary knowledge.
• Represent Social’s energy and quality in every guest interaction.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service.
• Complete daily prep, restocking, and bar setup with diligence.
• Support floor staff during peak times by running drinks and assisting with bar-related service.
• Assist with inventory management, stock rotation, and reporting as required.
• Follow all Alberta Health & Safety and Responsible Alcohol Service regulations.

Team & Culture

• Contribute to a positive, high-performance team culture centered on accountability, respect, and precision.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with all team members—kitchen, bar, and floor.
• Embody the values of care, excellence, and purpose in every shift.
• Remain calm and composed in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Alberta ProServe Certification required.
• Previous bartending experience in a luxury hotel, restaurant, or high-end bar environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of cocktails, beer, spirits, and wine.
• Familiarity with Micros POS and cash/card transaction handling.

Bonus If You Bring

• WSET or other formal beverage certifications
• Prior experience in Banff or Bow Valley hospitality scene
• A strong interest in beverage trends and innovation

Who You Are

You are disciplined, diligent, and quietly confident. You take pride in your ability to move quickly without compromising quality, staying calm and composed even when your section is full and the bar is buzzing.

You are task-focused and results-driven, with a deep respect for structure, consistency, and process. You thrive when you know your role, have clear direction, and can deliver high standards with minimal supervision. While social and upbeat in guest interactions, you prefer meaningful, respectful communication over showmanship—and your professionalism shines through in every detail.

Serve with precision. Craft with care. Stay moved.

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees after 3 months.

• 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 Accor properties world-wide.

• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program, exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Accor Hotels in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler.

• One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria.

• Subsidized shared Staff Accommodation for full-time status (subject to availability).

Apply Today: Whether you're just starting your journey or seeking your next adventure, we’d love to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and discover what it means to be a team member at www.rimrockcareers.com.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out confidentially, at recruiter@rimrockresort.com, and we’ll work with you to ensure your needs are met.

At Rimrock Banff, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and inclusion moves us forward.

Our team is made up of individuals from across the globe, each bringing their own culture, perspective, and story. In a place as naturally diverse as Banff National Park, it’s only fitting that our workplace reflects the same richness.

Whether you're on shift or in staff housing, we want every person to feel seen, valued, and free to be fully themselves, regardless of race, culture, gender identity, religion, abilities, sexual orientation, or age.

Inclusion isn't a box we check, it’s a value we live. And while we're proud of our progress, we know there's always more to learn, more ways to grow, and more voices to elevate.

Together, we build a workplace where belonging isn’t just possible, it’s expected.

Be you. Be bold. Stay moved.