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We’re Hiring: Bartending Instructor for Evening Classes 🍸
Location: Fine Art Bartending, Vancouver in Gastown Vancouver
Are you passionate about mixology? Love sharing your knowledge and seeing people grow? Want a steady, set schedule with no late-night shifts? Keep reading—you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
âś… About Fine Art Bartending
We’ve been around for nearly 40 years, perfecting a curriculum that sets aspiring bartenders up for success. Our program isn’t fluff—we train students to:
- Work confidently behind any bar
- Understand how spirits are made
- Know the difference between spirit brands
- Mix classic cocktails like pros
- We’re proud of our reputation, and our 900+ five-star Google reviews speak for themselves.
✅ What You’ll Do
Your mission? Help students graduate with confidence.
You’ll teach using our proven curriculum, but we want you to bring your own flavour to the class—sharing real-life bartending stories, tips, and tricks from your own experience.
This isn’t just a job where you read slides. We expect you to:
- Engage, inspire, and challenge your students
- Hold high standards—students who aren’t ready, don’t pass
- Keep the vibe fun, but focused
- Think of yourself as the face of the school. You’ll create an experience that students will rave about (and they do—check our reviews if you don’t believe us!).
âś… Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and passion to the role:
-5+ years of bartending experience in busy, real-world environments
-Serving It Right certification (must be current)
-High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or diploma preferred
-Experience teaching or training others is an asset
-Personable and approachable personality required to create a welcoming environment
-Past management or leadership experience in hospitality preferred
-Proven initiative and leadership—someone who has grown within a business, taken on -more responsibility, and earned the trust of their superiors
-Fluent in English with strong communication skills
-Police record check may be required
-Bonus: We love hiring graduates of Fine Art Bartending School!
If you’re confident behind the bar, passionate about sharing your knowledge, and have a track record of leadership and growth, we’d love to meet you.
âś… The Schedule & Pay
We value consistency, so this role comes with a set schedule—no shift swapping.
When:
- Saturdays & Sundays: 10:45 AM - 3:15 PM
- 3 weeks of every month
- 4 hours of teaching
- 30 minutes for setup and wrap-up
Pay: $30/hour
Notes:
- 2 weeks unpaid vacation
- Every 4th Weekend Off
- We avoid scheduling classes over long weekends
- Note: If this schedule doesn’t work for you, this isn’t the right fit.
âś… Our Vibe
Imagine the feel of a cozy dive bar—warm, relaxed, and authentic. That’s the atmosphere we create in our classes.
- Autonomous role: You’ll teach solo but can reach out to management anytime via WhatsApp.
- Your style matters: Bring your own teaching flair. Make your own Spotify playlists. Create an environment that feels natural to you.
- Genuine connections: Watching strangers become friends—and seeing their gratitude for what you’ve taught—is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.
- If you love teaching, you’ll love this role.
đź’» How to Apply
Deadline: Sunday, August 3
Email your resume to info@fineartbartending.ca. Include a brief note on why you’d be a great fit for this role. If you do not complete this step, you will not get an interview.
We’re excited to hear from you. If you’ve got a passion for bartending and teaching, this could be the perfect gig.
We are downtown with easy access to Waterfront station. A great bar-like atmosphere for teaching all kinds of people how to bartend
We are downtown with easy access to Waterfront station. A great bar-like atmosphere for teaching all kinds of people how to bartend
