Banff Hospitality Collective Looking for Bar Manager – Balkan Restaurant at Banff, AB Full Time

We’re seeking a Bar Manager to join us at Balkan! Eat. Drink. Opa! Fresh Greek in the heart of Banff. Our Yia Yia (Grandma) lived to be 103 years old for a reason — the fresh and healthy diet of Greece. We source the best ingredients to honour the traditions of the Mediterranean including a wide range of lighter vegetarian options and mindful halal meats. Thursday nights are ‘Greek Night’ in Banff – belly dancing, Greek dancing and plate smashing! Banff’s famous free live dinner show. Opa! Want to know more? Check us out here: banffcollective.com/balkan

Bar Manager

The Bar Manager contributes to the success of Banff Hospitality Collective by overseeing the operations of the bar and is responsible for managing inventory based on demand and cost targets. Maintaining stock, avoiding extra carrying costs, and ensuring the bar is run in a smooth manner with focused priority on safety, drink quality, hospitality, and leadership are the primary responsibilities of the position.

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:
Live, work & play in Banff National Park!

Flexible hours with great earning potential

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

Fun staff events – Outdoor activities, PARK Cleanups, holiday parties, team socials + more

Opportunities for growth & advancement across 14 unique venues

Comprehensive extended health benefits plan for long-term team members

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 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 in a timely manner

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 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 easy 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 communications skills

Flexible schedule required

Strong work ethic and a positive team player

Supervisory or management experience is considered an asset

ProServe certification

Minimum of 1 year bartending experience

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 | New Dinning Room Concept Coming Summer 2022 | Are you ready to join us at Banff’s most iconic and popular downtown restaurants?

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We can provide Working Holiday candidates with proof of a valid job offer to apply for IEC Visas.