Ciao!
Oretta Hospitality is expanding!
Oretta is looking for an experienced Bartender to join our team!
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a 200+ seat casual fine dining establishment, is skilled working behind the bar curating cocktails and coffees, has extensive wine knowledge with excellent customer service skills, a passion for hospitality, and can be a great addition to our team-oriented high-volume environment.
Previous experience working in fine dining with Italian food and wine knowledge is considered a strong asset. If you have a vibrant personality and love building regulars, engaging with people, and crafting cocktails- we would love to meet you!
About Us
Oretta first opened their doors in 2017 to provide Toronto’s vibrant King West area with an authentic yet modern-day Italian culinary experience.
In 2022, Oretta Midtown opened, and we are very excited to announce that we opened our third location, Oretta Downtown in October 2025. We focus on delivering genuine Italian cuisine, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes with innovative twists on traditional recipes. The restaurant's design typically reflects a blend of classic Italian elegance with modern aesthetics. Expect a stylish and inviting atmosphere that enhances the guest dining experience, with attention to detail in decor and table settings. At Oretta, hospitality is paramount. Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where guests feel valued and well-cared for throughout their dining experience.
Our Core Values
- Authenticity: Serving authentic, modern-day Italian culinary experiences that are grounded in tradition
- Passion: Infusing love and excitement into everything we do for our guests and team
- Perfection: Creating exceptional experiences through our attention to detail
- Simplicity: Celebrating family, community, and life through food
About You
- Minimum of 2 years of Bartending experience in a high-volume, fast-paced casual fine dining establishment with cocktail crafting experience and wine knowledge
- Available on weekdays and weekends, day, and night shifts, as well as Holidays
- Charismatic personality and great energy! Someone who is really able to connect with guests and this would truly shine in your interview.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively interact with staff, customers, and vendors.
- A passion for food and beverage, while maintaining a professional attitude and outgoing personality that builds regular clientele and an enjoyable experience for guests
- Working as a member of a team
- Smart Serve Certification required
- Passion and sound understanding of Italian cuisine, wines, cocktails, and spirits is a plus!
Job description
You are not only preparing our seasonal and classic cocktails and making the perfect espresso-based coffees with passion and detail and in a timely manner, but you are also creating a memorable experience for our guests who choose to sit at our beautiful marble bar. You will deliver excellent customer service, build regulars, and create an experience that will encourage guests to return for the conversation, the attention to detail, and the enjoyable food and beverages that we are so incredibly proud of.
- Preparing beverage orders in a timely manner for the restaurant servers while maintaining a tidy, organized, and well-prepared bar behind the scenes, reporting to the Bar Manager daily and communicating bar needs or stock requirements.
- Scheduling is flexible, both day and night shifts during the week and on weekends (if full-time), part-time requires a minimum of 3 full days availability and would need to meet the needs of the business to be considered.
- Following daily prep and checklists, adjusting par levels if necessary.
- Batching signature drinks, making syrups and infusions and dehydrated garnishes.
- Adhering to company-appropriate cleanliness, labelling, and storage.
- Preparing coffees, cocktails, and wine and beverage orders for guests
- Adhering to Oretta Employee handbook, Grooming and Uniform Standards to be discussed during an interview.
- Adhere to Oretta Steps of Service and extensive food and beverage menu knowledge.
Company Culture
Join us and be part of a dynamic, high-energy environment where your leadership, creativity, and passion for excellence are valued. We are committed to the continuous growth and development of our team, and we look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our ongoing success.
Oretta Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity
and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status. The unique perspectives and experiences are what make our team stronger.
We look forward to receiving your application! Please be aware that only selected applicants will be contacted for the interview process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you able to answer cocktail-related questions and recipes during an interview?
- Are you able to confidently open a bottle of wine for VIP guests?
- Are you familiar with Italian wine? (We have our own agency, you will be asked about wine during an interview) WSET or higher strongly considered.
- Can you use a manual espresso machine and foam milk to make Italian-based coffees?
Experience:
- Bartending: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
