Lead Mixologist and Bartender Job in Yellowknife – Immigration Support Possible

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Job Opportunity: French-Speaking Mixologist / Bartender

Are you ready for a professional and personal adventure in Canada’s stunning subarctic? Are you a skilled mixologist looking for more than just another bar shift? At our client, we believe the true purpose of hospitality is to elicit a positive emotional connection. That’s our mission, and we secure talent from around the world to achieve it. If this speaks to you, you might be who we’re looking for.

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting an experienced French-speaking Mixologist / Bartender to join our team in Yellowknife, Canada — a northern capital city famous for its northern lights, pristine wilderness, and welcoming community.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft signature cocktails with precision and speed while delivering warm, personal service.
• Provide expert wine and craft beer service with confidence and professionalism.
• Build genuine rapport with guests to create memorable experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and polished bar and lounge area at all times.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Anticipate guest needs, upsell with integrity, and resolve concerns with care.
• Contribute to a respectful, fun, and guest-focused team culture.
• Cross-functional role that includes inventory management, scheduling, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

• $22 CAD per hour plus gratuities
• – CAD $20–22/hour base wage
• – Daily gratuities from tables and share of tip pool
• – Staff meal allowance provided daily
• – Staff accommodations available (shared housing)
• – Opportunity to live and work in Yellowknife, one of Canada’s most unique regions — safe, vibrant, and full of natural beauty
• – Full support for Canadian work permits and immigration pathways
• – We are committed to helping qualified team members explore Permanent Residency (PR) options — this is a key part of our long-term staffing philosophy
• – A clean, respectful, and professionally run workplace focused on guest experience and team development
• Department: F&B service Bar

Qualifications

• A career bartender or mixologist with 2+ years of experience in upscale or high-volume bar environments.
• Fluent in French, with professional-level English (must be comfortable serving English-speaking guests).
• Must be legally eligible and willing to pursue a Canadian work permit (we provide full immigration support).
• Solid cocktail-building skills and knowledge of classic and modern techniques.
• Strong understanding of wine service and craft beer.
• Confident, warm, outgoing personality who thrives in human connection.
• Adaptable, curious, and open to experiencing a very different lifestyle in the Canadian North.
• Team player with a clean, professional work ethic.

Language Requirements

• French (required)
• English (required)

About Our Client

Located in Yellowknife, our client is a modern, upscale casual restaurant and lounge focused on quality, atmosphere, and service. With a chef-driven menu, curated wine and cocktail lists, and a welcoming, contemporary design, they’ve become a top dining destination for locals, visitors, and business travelers alike.

Their team is built on professionalism, warmth, and a shared belief that hospitality is about connection — about making people feel heard, welcome, and lifted. If you are motivated by people and inspired by challenges, you’ll fit right in.

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