Job Description

What will be your daily pursuit?:
Helping our guests unwind with an Alberta-brewed beer, cocktail, or glass of wine while inspiring tomorrows adventure Compensation:
The starting salary for this position is $16.50 per hour. What perks can you expect?:

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuits lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the worlds most beautiful and iconic National Parks

What will you do in this job?:

• Serve Hotel guests in a welcoming, timely, and efficient manner
• Acts as an ambassador of the Hotel and the National Park offering guests information about hotel history, available services, points of interest in the surrounding area, and entertainment options
• Handle cash, credit, and room charge payments making nightly deposits
• Daily stock and clean the bar/lounge area
• Maintain strong knowledge of menus, local beer, wine, spirits and culinary specials
• Craft specialty cocktails using local & regional spirits and pour local beer and wine
• Assists in the welcoming, bussing, and serving of guests in the lounge, dining room, and lobby as needed
• Listen to guest concerns and resolve issues to the best of your ability
• Follow federal, provincial, and company policies/regulations for serving alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner
• Keep record of potential safety and maintenance issues and communicates details to Management
• Assist as needed with set up of rooms for special events, meetings, conferences and banquets
• Offer assistance to guests and teammates where needed
• Be a utility player who can complete a variety of job duties
• Perform other duties as requested by Management

What skills and experience do you need for this job?:

• 1-2 years bartending/cocktailing experience in high-volume bar/restaurant setting
• An Alberta ProServe responsible liquor sales & service certification
• Work-ethic and commitment to the team and guest is key
• Willing and able to work solo or as part of a team
• An active listener and the ability to tell stories to guests
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks at once
• Ability to anticipate guest needs
• Physically able to complete the duties required
• Calm demeanor with conflict resolution skills
• Committed to Safety First and the highest quality of cleaning & sanitizing standards
• Organized with a great eye for detail
• Kind to others and always bring your best
• A good communicator, always suggesting ideas and solutions
• Helpful and friendly, willing to go the extra mile
• Relaxed, flexible and able to handle a few curve balls
• Ready for a fun and adventurous summer

What will your work environment be like?:
This fun, summer job runs from May or June to September, 2024

• Beautiful. Youll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring Waterton Lakes National Park. Youll see amazing scenery and wildlife. Youll participate in team events - and fun!
• Independent. Youll spend your days in and around our historic hotel
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes the role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together - these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required. Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.