Overview
Tamasha Bar + Indian Kitchen in London, Ontario is hiring an experienced bartender and server who can independently manage front-of-house service while delivering a world-class guest experience.
We are looking for someone confident, engaging, and dependable who can greet and seat guests, take food and drink orders, prepare exceptional cocktails, serve tables, and manage the complete customer experience. The ideal candidate combines strong bartending skills with excellent serving abilities and a natural talent for engaging guests.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage front-of-house service when required
- Welcome guests warmly, manage seating, and introduce the Tamasha experience
- Explain the food and beverage menu confidently and make personalized recommendations
- Take accurate food and drink orders and serve guests efficiently
- Prepare classic, signature, and customized cocktails and mocktails
- Create drinks with flair, consistency, speed, and attractive presentation
- Understand guests’ preferences and recommend suitable cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and food pairings
- Engage customers through friendly conversation without slowing service
- Manage bar guests and restaurant tables simultaneously during busy periods
- Anticipate guest needs and check satisfaction throughout their visit
- Clear and reset tables quickly to maintain smooth table turnover
- Handle customer concerns professionally and independently
- Process cash and POS payments accurately
- Maintain proper control of alcohol, cash, inventory, waste, and complimentary items
- Complete opening, closing, restocking, and cleaning duties
- Follow Smart Serve, food-safety, and responsible alcohol-service requirements
- Work effectively during busy dinners, celebrations, private events, and high-energy DJ nights
Requirements
- Minimum two years of bartending or combined bartender/server experience in a busy restaurant, lounge, or nightclub
- Strong cocktail preparation, presentation, and customization skills
- Excellent serving, menu-presentation, upselling, and customer-engagement abilities
- Capable of independently managing the complete front-of-house experience
- Valid Ontario Smart Serve certification
- Valid Food Handler certificate
- POS experience; Toast experience is an asset
- Available for evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night shifts
- Honest, dependable, organized, and calm under pressure
- Professional appearance, pleasing personality, and positive attitude
- Reliable transportation for late-night shifts
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and tips
- A stylish, vibrant, and high-energy workplace
- A fun and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to work at celebrations, themed events, and DJ nights
- Growth opportunities with one of London’s most talked-about Indian dining and nightlife destinations
To apply, send your résumé with a short message describing your bartending and serving experience, availability, cocktail skills, and why you would be a strong fit for Tamasha.
Pay: $17.60-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Name five cocktails you can confidently prepare without looking at a recipe.
- A guest wants something refreshing, slightly sweet, and vodka-based. What would you recommend or create?
- During a very busy shift, several drink orders are pending, a table is waiting to be served, and an upset guest says their cocktail is taking too long. How would you handle the situation while maintaining excellent customer service?
- At the end of a busy shift, what steps would you take to close the bar and leave it fully prepared for the next service?
Licence/Certification:
Location:
- London, ON N5Y 4W5 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
