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About Us
Founded in 1963 by the Italian community, the Italo-Canadian Club is a not-for-profit cultural club and public event venue who has been proudly serving the Kingston area for over 60 years. Built on a mission to unite Italo-Canadians and preserve Italian heritage, the Club remains community-owned and operated by a dedicated volunteer Board. Renting our facilities is what funds our not-for-profit mission, while engaging with the local community to create memorable experiences for our guests.
Our venue hosts anywhere from 20-300 people, everything from weddings and banquet dinners to conferences, showers and celebrations of life.
We operate with a team of staff and volunteers working together to deliver exceptional service in a welcoming, community-focused environment.
🏆 2025 Community Votes Kingston – Gold: Event Planning & Wedding Venue
🏆 2024 Kingston Business Awards – Hospitality Award Winner
🏆 2023 & 2024 Community Votes Kingston – Top Wedding Venue
Casual Bartender
Posted: April 1, 2026
Looking to pick up flexible shifts in a fun, social, and event-based environment? Join our team as a Casual Bartender at the Italo-Canadian Club, where no two events are ever the same.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a hospitality setting and is looking for occasional evening and weekend shifts.
🍸 What You’ll Do
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Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during events
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Process guest payments (cash and card transactions) during events
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Reconcile and balance the till at the end of each event
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Provide friendly, professional service to guests
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Set up and stock bar areas before and after events
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar throughout service
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Clear empties off tables
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Work collaboratively with event staff and volunteers to ensure smooth service
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Assist with closing duties, including cleanup, polishing and restocking
💡 What We’re Looking For
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Valid Smart Serve Certification (required)
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Previous bartending experience preferred
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Strong communication and customer service skills
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A proactive individual who takes initiative in keeping busy throughout their shift
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Ability to stay calm, organized and efficient during busy periods
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Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
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Ability to work well as part of a team or independently
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Available for evening and weekend shifts
Note: Our location (1174 Italia Lane, Kingston) is NOT on a bus route. (It’s a 25-minute walk to the nearest stop.) Candidates will need reliable transportation to fulfill this role.
📅 What to Expect
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Casual, as-needed scheduling based on event bookings
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Evening and weekend shifts primarily
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Shifts scheduled in advance (typically 4–6 weeks notice where possible)
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Variety of events including weddings, banquets, fundraisers, corporate functions, and community celebrations
💰 Compensation
Minimum wage, plus cash bar tips and event gratuities.
Fill out the application below or send your resume to our Banquet Director, Ashley, at bookings@icckingston.com .
Let’s Work Together
Apply for one of our open positions below.
