Bartender

Job Description

Located 20 minutes south of Saskatoon, the Dakota Dunes Hotel & Conference Centre is a tribute in design to the historic Whitecap Dakota First Nation offering world-class hospitality and an unforgettable, authentic Indigenous experience. We invite you to join our dynamic and innovative culinary team at this beautiful 4 Star property. Our award-winning Chefs are committed to serving the finest meals showcasing the amazing local and indigenous terroir. We are excited to announce the expansion of Dakota Dunes Resort with the planned opening of the new Thermal Spa in 2026.

The bartender provides guests with a quality lounge experience by greeting guests in a friendly manner, telling them about daily specials, and creating a memorable guest experience. The bartender serves guests with all food and beverage requirements in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides personalized service to all guests
• Takes drink orders from customers
• Responsible for knowing prices of menu items
• Performs wait and service standards in a timely manner
• Serves drinks such as wine and beer
• Mixed drinks and cocktails according to recipes
• Checks identification of customers to ensure that they are of legal drinking age
• Cleans bar, tables, and work areas
• Operate POS system, cash handling, and debit/credit transactions
• Manages bar operation, order, maintain liquor and bar supplies
• Provide food service
• Follow food safety standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Reliable Transportation to Whitecap required
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Smart Serve required to start
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a bartender
• Flexible schedule
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
• Must be able to multi- task and prioritize tasks when needed in a fast-paced environment
• Possess basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be willing to work in Whitecap, Saskatchewan

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Dakota Dunes Resort is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Employment Equity Opportunity

This position is part of a dedicated employment equity initiative. We strongly encourage candidates from Whitecap Dakota Nation and other Indigenous communities—including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit—to apply. If you wish to be considered under this initiative, please self-identify in your application.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation

At Dakota Dunes Resort, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

We acknowledge that we are on treaty land. These treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We come together today on Treaty 6 territory, which is the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Stoney Nakota, Dakota peoples. We also acknowledge the traditional homeland of the Metis and honor their contributions.

It is important that we recognize that we all have benefits and responsibilities under these agreements. We acknowledge the harms and injustices of the past and present. We dedicate our efforts to working together in a spirit of collaboration and reconciliation. We are all treaty people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person