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Server / Bartender, Events (Part time) - Malaparte

@ Oliver & Bonacini

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Toronto, Ontario

$17.95/hrOn-siteFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Oliver & Bonacini is hiring a part-time server and bartender for events at its Malaparte venue on the 6th floor of TIFF Lightbox in Toronto. The role serves food and drinks, makes cocktails, and helps with event setup and breakdown. The posting states $17.95 per hour plus gratuities and requires a valid Smart Serve certification.

Pay:

Up to $17.95 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome guests and serve food and beverages at events
  • Craft cocktails and beverages to standard
  • Take orders and coordinate with the kitchen
  • Help with event setup, breakdown, and bar organization

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Smart Serve certification required
  • Minimum 1 year serving or bartending experience
  • Solid cocktail, food, and wine knowledge
  • Ability to stand for long periods and carry trays
  • Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Tools & skills

POS

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionEmployee assistanceWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-20
Source record updated
2026-10-20

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience1+ years
Scheduleevening, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsSmart Serve
Perks mentionedEmployee discount, Wellness

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Experience the best of hospitality with Canada’s most diverse restaurant & events company

Full company description

Founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is now recognized as one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups. With locations in Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, Calgary and beyond, O&B’s diverse portfolio currently includes a collection of unique and innovative restaurants, event spaces, a bakery, and several strategic partnerships. O&B’s restaurants include à la carte dining, quick service, catering, group dining and special events. The company’s private dining and events division, Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering, manages a number of large-scale event venues, including Arcadian, The Carlu, and the Toronto Region Board of Trade, among others. Oliver & Bonacini credits its success to the development of a strong corporate culture, where excellence of food quality and service are valued above all else. With even further expansion ahead, Oliver & Bonacini’s standards of food and service excellence remain the main focus of the company’s vision.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 2323 Yonge Street, 303, Toronto, Ontario M4P2C9, CA
  • 401 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, CA
Business categories
  • E-Commerce
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurants
  • Food Delivery
  • Catering
  • Gift
  • Event Management
Other recorded names
  • Oliver & Bonacini
  • Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
Specialties
  • Fine dining
  • Service
  • Excellence
  • Food
  • Wine
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurants
  • Events
  • Catering
  • and Culinary
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

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Founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is now recognized as one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups. With locations in Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, Calgary and beyond, O&B’s diverse portfolio currently includes a collection of unique and innovative restaurants, event spaces, a bakery, and several strategic partnerships. O&B’s restaurants include à la carte…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1993
SpecialtiesFine diningServiceExcellenceFoodWineHospitalityRestaurantsEventsCateringand Culinary
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Job description

Company Description

Malaparte is a stunning event space on the 6th floor of TIFF Lightbox, in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District. Inspired by Capri’s iconic Villa Malaparte, its rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows provide the setting for exclusive private events, star-studded soirées and festive holiday celebrations. Join our team and help deliver chef-driven cuisine, festive cocktails and the warm hospitality O&B is known for.

What’s in it for you?

  • Gratuities
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
  • 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

Our Server / Bartenders are more than drink makers and order takers. They’re engaging hosts with strong knowledge of food, wine and spirits. Known for their showmanship, attention to detail and genuine guest connections, they often become a highlight of the event. Whether they’re working the floor or behind the bar, they deliver every drink and dish with speed, precision and personality, and make sure every guest request is communicated and handled smoothly. If you love great food, great drinks and even better vibes, this role is for you.

The Day to Day:

  • Warmly welcomes guests and creates an engaging, energetic first impression
  • Crafts high-quality cocktails and beverages with consistency, speed and attention to detail
  • Serves food and beverages, including passed canapés, plated dinners and buffet or station service, to O&B standards
  • Offers confident recommendations on menu items, cocktails, wine and beer
  • Shares knowledge of spirits and mixology, including stories and fun facts when appropriate
  • Takes orders accurately, manages tabs efficiently and coordinates seamlessly with the kitchen
  • Personalizes service for special occasions and takes allergies and dietary needs seriously
  • Anticipates guest needs through strong situational awareness and supports the flow of the team
  • Collaborates with fellow servers, bartenders, kitchen staff and management for smooth, coordinated service
  • Works with purpose and urgency, especially during peak service
  • Helps with event setup and breakdown, including tables, linens, glassware and bar stations
  • Keeps the bar and service areas organized, clean and well stocked, and supports inventory counts
  • Takes on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

  • Valid Smart Serve certification required
  • Minimum 1 year of serving and/or bartending experience, ideally in events, banquets or high-volume hospitality
  • Solid cocktail knowledge and the ability to prepare classic and signature drinks
  • Strong food and wine knowledge, with the ability to describe menu items and pairings to guests
  • Enrolled in or completed a Hospitality, Food & Beverage and/or Special Events program is an asset
  • A passion for guest service and creating memorable moments
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environments
  • Ability to stand for long periods and carry trays, glassware racks and bar supplies
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy

Wage: $17.95/hour (+ gratuities)

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.

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