Bartender

Trattoria Mercatto, located in the heart of the Toronto Eaton Centre, is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bartender to join our team.

We’re looking for someone who brings precision, creativity, and hospitality to every shift—and knows how to balance speed and style behind the bar.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Ongoing training and development
• Staff dining discount at all eight restaurants in our hospitality group
• Transit assistance: 50% of your TTC costs covered every shift
• Healthcare Spending Account (for team members working 30+ hrs/week)
• Tuition reimbursement and learning support for passionate hospitality professionals

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Craft a wide range of cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages with consistency and care
• Create a welcoming and upbeat bar environment that keeps guests coming back
• Provide thoughtful recommendations and demonstrate strong menu knowledge
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar area throughout service
• Collaborate with FOH and kitchen teams to ensure seamless service
• Follow all health & safety guidelines and uphold our service standards
• Support inventory, restocking, and opening/closing duties

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have prior bartending experience in a busy restaurant or bar setting
• You're confident with classic cocktails and love creating seasonal features
• You're familiar with POS systems (bonus if you’ve used Silverware)
• You have excellent communication skills and a strong guest-first mindset
• You’re SmartServe certified and knowledgeable about food safety practices

CHECK US OUT:

@mercatto.to

220 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1

Apply now to join the Trattoria Mercatto team—we’d love to meet you!