The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.
Position title: Bartender – Pit
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports to: PIT Manager/ Supervisor
Employee status: Hourly, 4-month Term contract
Hours per week: Varies based on business needs
About the AMS
The Alma Mater Society (AMS), established as a formal constitution of UBC’s student organization in 1915, is UBC’s official student union and is the largest student union in Canada. Operating as an independent organization of UBC, the AMS advocates students’ interests and provides opportunities for their growth and advancement. The AMS represents over 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students and its priorities are determined by these members. In addition to offering services to students, the AMS is an advocate of students’ issues and ensures the needs of students are presented to the University administration and the provincial and federal governments. The AMS Nest is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people.
Every student at UBC is part of the AMS and the AMS is the manifestation of a shared student experience. From providing advocacy, to student services that support health and education, to reducing student debt, the AMS fights for student interest to the University and all levels of government so that all students can succeed in life and take ownership over their time at the University of British Columbia. The AMS is student-led, student-focused, and always student-first.
At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Position Purpose:
Pit Pub is a night club, themed outlet. Every Wednesday we have Pit Night, and most weekends are booked by clubs and events companies.
The Bartender will be responsible for the financial and operational success of the outlet. The candidate will have overall responsibility for managing bar, execution of promotions, and coordination of the entertainment offerings available. The ideal candidate is a creative individual, with a passion for elevating customer experience and operational standards within the venue.
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What's in it for you?
Wage: $18.00 / Hr + Tips
Sick leave, wellness hours
The typical day-to-day responsibilities of the Bartender include, but not limited to:
Provide friendly, prompt and professional guest service.
Ensure safe liquor service according to legal requirements and AMS standards, recipes and procedures.
Achieve sales goals through ongoing up-selling, provide recommendations to guests and ensure timely service, including accurately charging guests for all products at the prices set by the AMS.
Demonstrate excellent in-depth knowledge about products and business promotions
Work in a fast-paced environment to complete POS transactions correctly.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring all work areas and customer areas are organized, clean, and well-stocked.
Ensure 100% compliance with all legal requirements (including WorkSafe & BC Health) and AMS policies and procedures
Check identification documents to ensure legal service of alcohol
Be alert about any security concerns regarding the product or the property and report them immediately to the manager.
Work with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department.
Set up and breakdown of the bar according to the AMS standard.
Maintain an adequate par level of liquor, beer, wine and juices. Update Manager with Liquor PAR level.
Replenish the beer lines, pop lines and fridges as required.
Assisting the bussers in, clearing tables, maintaining cleanliness in all areas of the FOH
Clean the fridges and walk in cooler every night of the operation.
In absence of bar supervisor, check and update the daily log sheet with fridges temperature and glass washer iodine levels.
Deep cleaning behind and under the fridges and tables every night.
Removing the garbage and re-cycle at the end of the night.
Ensuring that the bar in its entirety is completely cleaned and spotless.
Follow the cleaning checklist provided by the supervisor and/or manager.
Serving the guest, as per the PIT standard, who order bottle service.
Other duties as required by the Supervisor or Manager.
The ideal candidate for the Bartender role is someone who has:
Preference given to currently registered UBC students
Bartending experience in a high-volume bar environment, 1+ years required
Friendly, outgoing and communicative.
Ability to stand for 100% of their shift
Ability to lift up to 25kgs
Ability to do shift work (daytime, late evenings, weekends and holidays)
POS experience required
Serving-It-Right Certification required
Food safe certification an asset
Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, taking guidance from Supervisor and Manager.
Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.
