Company Description
Located 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 Sharing
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Program
50% dining discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
Employee referral program
Training and development opportunities
Access to health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
O&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, and Quebec.
Job Description
Our 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 service
Propensity for the creation and ideation side of cocktailing, assisting with cocktail menu creation and development
Ability to create syrups, infusions and tinctures to specification
Adhering to bar prep schedule and maintaining par levels at all times
Knowledgeable of all food and beverage items in order to make recommendations
Promptly receive drink order chits and pour all beverages according to O&B standards
Present beverages in a clear and organized manner at the service bar pick up area
Communicate beverage descriptions, specials and information to guests and team members
Setup and take apart bar area, dishwasher and cappuccino machine
Stock and maintain all bar products including mis en place
Check and maintain beer keg and liquor levels
Count and take inventory of all beverages and supplies and assist manager with inventory ordering
Be aware of any special requests, inclusive of guest allergies
Other duties as assigned or required
Qualifications
Valid Smart Serve Certification
At least 2 years bartending experience in a similar environment
Proficient in English
Experience with cocktail batching an asset
Impeccable wine, beer and classic cocktail knowledge
Passion for food, beverage and providing excellent customer service
Ability to multi-task and be a strong lounge server
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift and move beer kegs, liquor and wine boxes
Available weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Additional 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.
