Bar Manager - Bluebird Restaurant Job Calgary area,Banff Alberta Canada,Restaurant/Food Service

Location: Banff

We’re seeking a Bar Manager to join us at Bluebird! Welcome to Bluebird, a wood-fired steakhouse featuring the best of Alberta beef including your favorite classic cuts and all-day-roasted Prime rib. Bluebird is where brunch and cocktails collide into fireside lunch which glides into happy hour and then swooshes into dinner where the après begins. With the fire stoked high, we are ready for you to ski through the front door and tell us all about it.

It’s always a bluebird day in our mid-century chalet.

The anticipated start date for this position is mid-October.

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

Live, work & play in Banff National Park!

Competitive compensation: hourly rate + tips + achievable bonus program

50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues

Discounted food on shift

Health benefits plan available after 3 months of employment

Opportunities for growth & advancement across 17 unique venues

Learning and development allowance

Subsidized manager accommodation may be available

Fun staff events - outdoor activities, holiday parties, team socials + more

Work with a company that intentionally gets you outside as well as gives back to the community

What You’ll Do:

Oversee and manage all areas of the bar, using 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 train and coach bartenders, and build server product knowledge along the way

Lead by example, working alongside the bartenders, with a focus on hospitality and positivity

Manage inventory to business levels, and ensure ordering, receiving, storing, and invoice processing are completed on time

Create and maintain a drinks menu that complements the food menu and evolves with the seasons and trends

Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, cleanliness, and maintenance of the bar area

Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, and federal, provincial, and municipal laws

Maintain professional restaurant image, including bar cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards

Like us, you're proud to be part of BHC, and it shows in your commitment to our brand and team culture

What You Have:

Bartending experience required

Pro Serve certification required

Availability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays required

Supervisory or management experience is considered an asset

Passion and knowledge of beer, mixology, and how to make traditional cocktails and create new ones

Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easy to you

Understanding of the importance of communication and workplace culture

A collaborative working style and team focus

Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic and a positive team player