Company DescriptionLocated at The Well — the city’s newest destination for living, working, shopping and dining — La Plume offers unruffled Southern French fare in Toronto’s bustling King West neighbourhood. Taking inspiration from timeless French classics with a focus on rotisserie-style cooking, La Plume’s menu of expertly crafted tartares, truffle stuffed chicken and handcrafted cocktails is a match for foodies, local residents, and the corporate crowd alike. A hot spot for weekend brunch, al fresco dining, and evening drinks, La Plume oozes charm and sophistication at every turn.What's in it for you?Gratuity SharingDiscounted gym membershipEmployee Assistance Program50% dining discount for all O&B and Freehand locations for you and up to 3 guestsEmployee referral programTraining and development opportunitiesAccess to health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverageO&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova ScotiaJob DescriptionOur mixologists take pride in their food, wine and spirit knowledge. They build relationships with their guests and are often asked for by name. They display natural showmanship, have great communication skills and an eye for detail. A mixologist receives beverage orders and makes beverages in a timely and efficient manner maintaining all O&B standards. They also communicate beverage descriptions and modifications with team members to ensure guests receive their requested beverage. We are looking for someone with a solid bartending background, in-depth knowledge of classic cocktails, a desire to create signature drinks, decent wine knowledge and a flair for entertaining to join our already exemplary team.The Day to Day:Create a positive guest experience through interaction and adherence to the steps of servicePropensity for the creation and ideation side of cocktailing, assisting with cocktail menu creation and developmentAbility to create syrups, infusions and tinctures to specificationAdhering to bar prep schedule and maintaining par levels at all timesKnowledgeable of all food and beverage items in order to make recommendationsPromptly receive drink order chits and pour all beverages according to O&B standardsPresent beverages in a clear and organized manner at the service bar pick up areaCommunicate beverage descriptions, specials and information to guests and team membersSetup and take apart bar area, dishwasher and cappuccino machineStock and maintain all bar products including mis en placeCheck and maintain beer keg and liquor levelsCount and take inventory of all beverages and supplies and assist manager with inventory orderingBe aware of any special requests, inclusive of guest allergiesOther duties as assigned or required QualificationsSmartServe CertifiedProficient in EnglishExperience with cocktail batching an assetAt least 2 years bartending experience in a similar environmentImpeccable wine, beer and classic cocktail knowledgePassion for food, beverage and providing excellent customer serviceAbility to multi-task and be a strong lounge serverStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to stand for long periods of time and able to lift and move beer kegs, liquor and wine boxesAdditional Information We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.
