Bar Manager - Park Distillery Restaurant & Bar

We’re seeking a Bar Manager to join us at Park! Park is a backcountry lodge inspired craft distillery in the heart of Downtown Banff. Our menu features campfire inspired cuisine & wood-fired rotisserie specialties served alongside our award-winning spirits. We are the ONLY distillery located in a Canadian National Park. Our spirits are like no other in the world, because there is no other place in the world like Banff. Want to know more? Check us out here: banffcollective.com/park-distillery

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:

• Fun staff events - Outdoor activities, PARK Cleanups, holiday parties, team socials + more
• Work with a company that intentionally gets you outside as well as gives back to the community
• Comprehensive extended health benefits plan available after 6 months (for employees working 26+ hours per week)
• Wicked staff discounts including 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
• Opportunities for growth & advancement across 15 unique venues
• Live, work & play in Banff National Park!
• Flexible hours with great earning potential

What You’ll Do:

• Like us, you’re proud to be a part of BHC and so you have a strong commitment to BHC brand and team culture
• 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
• Maintain professional restaurant image, including bar cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Sharing your knowledge is a must! You'll be training and coaching bartenders, and building server product knowledge

What You Have:

• Collaborative working style and team focus
• Flexible schedule required
• Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easy to you
• Supervisory or management experience is considered an asset
• Understanding of the importance of communication and workplace culture
• Strong work ethic and a positive team player
• Passion and knowledge of mixology, and how to make traditional cocktails and create new ones
• Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Excellent communications skills
• Minimum of 1 year bartending experience is required
• ProServe certification required

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 | 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.