VIP Bartender - North Edmonton Cinemas & VIP

Life at Cineplex:

Cineplex is synonymous with entertainment. Known as Canada’s largest and most innovative film exhibitor, we’re so much more than movies – operating The Rec Room, Canada’s favourite destination for ‘Eats & Entertainment’ and Playdium, specially designed for teens and families.

At Cineplex, change and disruption are nothing new. Infusing innovation into everything we do has fueled our evolution as a fully-integrated, diversified and growing organization with exciting career opportunities in our locations and corporate functions. Grow with us and explore roles in operations, food services, hospitality, digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), digital (Cineplex Digital Media) and cinema media (Cineplex Media), consumer loyalty (SCENE), finance, human resources, technology, amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group), and more.

Proudly recognized as having one of the country’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we rally behind our values of Teamwork, Innovation and Excellence. 

We are creative, curious and love thinking big. The next evolution of Cineplex starts here, with you. 

Learn more about our businesses through the links below. 

Cineplex | Cineplex Digital Media |  | Cineplex Media | Cineplex Store | Player One Amusement Group | Playdium | The Rec Room | SCENE 

Inclusion & Diversity 

Cineplex is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable. 

Cineplex VIP Cinemas is changing the movie-going experience in an exciting and innovative manner. Featuring licensed lounges, luxurious reserved seats, and great food, Cineplex VIP Cinemas offers guests an exceptional service experience in an adults-only environment. Our well-stocked bar offers cocktails, martinis, beer and wine selections. Our diverse menu includes popular selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts. The wide variety of VIP food and drink contribute to Cineplex’s ranking as one of the top 15 food and beverage providers in Canada.  

As a rapidly expanding area of Cineplex’s business, the Cineplex VIP Cinemas offers exciting food and beverage career opportunities for energetic, experienced individuals who are looking for growth and development in the food and beverage industry.

Right now Cineplex is looking for dynamic 

Bartenders  

Bartenders in the VIP Lounge at Cineplex act as ambassadors for the VIP experience. They set the tone in the lounge for a fun, entertaining evening out while preparing and serving standard and specialized mixed drinks, wine and beer to VIP guests.  

VIP Bartenders must be able to engage guests in conversation to further the VIP experience, while preparing drinks quickly, accurately, and without waste. They accept orders directly from guests to serve, while preparing drinks for all service areas.

Bartenders serve food to guests, collect payment, operate the cash register and clean their work area.  

Key responsibilities:

• Working Directly with the Public – Enthusiastically receiving guests in the VIP lounge and at the bar, engaging guests in friendly conversation; setting the tone for a personalized VIP experience, selling and up-selling food and drinks, maximizing tip potential
• Preparing and serving drinks – Mixing ingredients to prepare cocktails, pour wine and beer; providing exceptional, personalized service to guests
• Service food to guests – Serving food to guests seated at the bar and in the lounge, as required
• Maintain a clean workspace – Washing glassware and utensils after each use; maintaining a clean, well-organized bar top and workspace
• Determining levels of service - Utilizing training from Smart Serve Ontario to determine if a guest has been over served alcohol

Requirements:

• Positive, enthusiastic and professional  attitude, and excellent communication skills
• Superior understanding of hospitality and customer service, and proven ability to deliver an exceptional Guest Experience
• Proven working experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks, ability to remember drink recipes
• Relevant industry certificate or diploma is an asset
• Math skills and computer literacy
• Knowledge of a second language is considered a plus
• Extended periods of time standing, walking, bending, carrying and assisting with bartending tasks  

Health & Safety:

Management will be held accountable for the Health & Safety of all employees under their supervision. Management is responsible to ensure that machinery and equipment are safe and that employees work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures. Employees must receive adequate training in their specific work tasks to protect their health and safety. All reported injuries that meet reporting requirements must be reported immediately to the General Manager and the Health & Safety Manager.

Successful candidates will enjoy free movies, competitive wages, comprehensive training programs, and tuition assistance. If you love the movies and enjoy working with the public, then this opportunity would be perfect for you. Don’t Wait!! Apply Today!

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.