General Manager - The Bison Restaurant + Terrace

We’re looking for a General Manager to join us at The Bison starting immediately on a term contact until January 8, 2024, with the possibility of continuing to work with Banff Hospitality Collective afterwards. The Bison, named in Trip Advisor's top 10 Canadian Fine Dining Restaurants, we proudly feature locally grown, organic, sustainably farmed protein & produce. Often featuring live acoustic music and home to one of Banff's favourite Sunday brunches. The Bison - Regional, Seasonal, Canadian. Want to know more? Check us out here: http://banffcollective.com/bison
General Manager
The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business operations of the venues. Through the exercise of discretion and independent judgement, the General Manager has overall supervisory and managerial responsibility or the daily operations of the venues ensuring desired outcomes (i.e., increased sales, profitability, and employee retention). The General Manager mobilizes the venue management team to oversee the financial controls, operations, people development, guest experience, and compliance within the venues.
We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

• Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC
• Paid vacation + statutory holidays
• $200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Great salaries + tips
• Cell phone allowance
• Paid community volunteer time
• Affordable manager housing may be available
• 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
• Learning & Development allowance

What You’ll Do:

• 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
• Effectively communicate and interact with all departments across the venue including BOH management team, as well as BHC Head Office
• Manage all areas of the venue and makes final decisions on matters of importance
• While you’re very focused on ensuring outstanding guest service, responding to complaints, taking appropriate action, and generating return guests – you also recognize the importance of employee experience and building a strong team culture
• You do what it takes to increase sales and minimize costs without comprising quality
• If it's happening the venue, you are a part of it! Planning, executing, elevating - you do it all
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/provincial /local laws, and ordinances

What You Have:

• You need to not only be an amazing team player but also have a knack for bringing others together to work towards a common goal
• Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• You don't shy away from working with various types of technology and systems, including the ability to troubleshoot, update, and train others on the use of
• You're a real person - it's not just about customer service for you, it's about hospitality
• Understanding of the importance of communication and workplace culture
• Willing to take a step back to look at things from other perspectives and be open to a different way
• Proven success in a General Manager role is an asset
• Flexible schedule 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.