Bar Manager - Balkan Restaurant
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Bar Manager
The Bar Manager plays a key role in the success of Banff Hospitality Collective by managing bar operations and overseeing inventory in line with demand and cost objectives. The main responsibilities of this position include maintaining stock levels, minimizing excess carrying costs, and ensuring the bar operates smoothly, with a strong emphasis on safety, drink quality, hospitality, and effective leadership.
We Love Perks! This Position Includes:
- Live, work & play in Banff National Park!
- Flexible hours with great earning potential
- 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
- Learning & Development allowance
- Fun staff events - Outdoor activities, holiday parties, team socials + more
- Opportunities for growth & advancement across unique venues
- Health benefits plan available after 3 months of employment
- Work with a company that intentionally gets you outside as well as gives back to the community
- Affordable manager housing may be available
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee and manage all areas of the bar and use your discretion to create and uphold bar procedures and policies, ensuring alignment with company standards and legislation
- Sharing your knowledge is a must! You'll be training and coaching bartenders, and building server product knowledge
- Lead by example. Working alongside the bartenders, focusing on hospitality and positivity
- Manage inventory volumes to business levels, and ensure ordering, receiving, storing, and processing invoices are completed promptly
- Creates, trains and maintains a drinks menu that is well-suited to the food menu, that evolves seasonally and with trends, ensures a good guest experience and maximizes sales
- Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of the bar area
- Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/provincial /local laws, and ordinances
- Maintain professional restaurant image, including bar cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
- Like us, you’re proud to be a part of BHC, and so you have a strong commitment to the BHC brand and team culture
What You Have:
- Passion and knowledge of mixology, and how to make traditional cocktails and create new ones
- Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easily to you
- Understanding of the importance of communication and workplace culture
- Collaborative working style and team focus
- Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible schedule required
- Strong work ethic and a positive team player
- Supervisory or management experience is considered an asset
- Bartending experience required
- ProServe certification
Banff Hospitality Collective is: Balkan Restaurant | Chuck's Steakhouse | High Rollers | Magpie & Stump | Park Distillery Restaurant & Bar | The Bear Street Tavern | The Bison Restaurant + Terrace | The Eddie Burger Bar | The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge | Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant | Hello Sunshine | Lupo Italian | Bluebird Restaurant | Banff Park Ranch | Pizzeria Sophia | Are you ready to join us at Banff’s most iconic and popular downtown restaurants?
BHC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you are invited to participate in the hiring process and require an accommodation request, please let us know in advance by responding to the invite email.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.