Weekend Bartender Instructor

We’re Hiring: Bartending Instructor for Evening Classes
Location: Fine Art Bartending, Vancouver in Gastown Vancouver

Are you passionate about mixology? Love sharing your knowledge and seeing people grow? Want a steady, set schedule with no late-night shifts? Keep reading—you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

About Fine Art Bartending

We’ve been around for nearly 40 years, perfecting a curriculum that sets aspiring bartenders up for success. Our program isn’t fluff—we train students to:

• Work confidently behind any bar
• Understand how spirits are made
• Know the difference between spirit brands
• Mix classic cocktails like pros

We’re proud of our reputation, and our 900+ five-star Google reviews speak for themselves.

What You’ll Do

Your mission? Help students graduate with confidence. You’ll teach using our proven curriculum, but we want you to bring your own flavour to the class—sharing real-life bartending stories, tips, and tricks from your own experience.

• Engage, inspire, and challenge your students
• Hold high standards—students who aren’t ready, don’t pass
• Keep the vibe fun, but focused
• Think of yourself as the face of the school. You’ll create an experience that students will rave about.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and passion to the role:

• 5+ years of bartending experience in busy, real-world environments
• Serving It Right certification (must be current)
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or diploma preferred
• Experience teaching or training others is an asset
• Personable and approachable personality required
• Past management or leadership experience in hospitality preferred
• Proven initiative and leadership
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills
• Police record check may be required

If you’re confident behind the bar, passionate about sharing your knowledge, and have a track record of leadership and growth, we’d love to meet you.

The Schedule & Pay

We value consistency, so this role comes with a set schedule—no shift swapping.

When:

• Saturdays & Sundays: 12:15 PM - 4:15 PM
• 3.5 hours of teaching
• 30 minutes for setup and wrap-up

Pay: $30/hour

Notes:

• 2 weeks unpaid vacation
• Every 4th Sunday off
• We avoid scheduling classes over long weekends

Our Vibe

Imagine the feel of a cozy dive bar—warm, relaxed, and authentic. That’s the atmosphere we create in our classes.

• Autonomous role: You’ll teach solo but can reach out to management anytime.
• Your style matters: Bring your own teaching flair.
• Genuine connections: Watching strangers become friends is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.

How to Apply

Deadline: Sunday, February 16

• Email your resume to [email protected]. Include a brief note on why you’d be a great fit for this role.
• Interviews: Held between February 10–21.

We’re excited to hear from you. If you’ve got a passion for bartending and teaching, this could be the perfect gig.