Bar Manager

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Bar Manager to lead on-site bar operations with a guest-focused hospitality approach. You will manage daily service, supervise bar staff, and drive elevated beverage programs.

The role requires expertise in cocktails, wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic options, along with strong leadership, training abilities, and a commitment to compliance and quality in a premium dining setting.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service focus with guest-centric hospitality.
• Extensive knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer and bar operations.
• Excellent communication with team and guests in a premium dining setting.
• Experience training, mentoring, and coaching bar/front-of-house staff.
• Upselling and revenue optimization within a bar program.
• Knowledge of local liquor laws and responsible beverage service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and staff scheduling.
• Develop and maintain cocktail, beer and non-alcoholic beverage programs, including costing and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with liquor regulations and health and safety standards.
• Monitor bar financial performance and implement sales strategies.
• Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams on cohesive service and events.

Skills

Customer service excellence

FOH leadership

Communication skills

Training & coaching

Upselling & revenue

Liquor laws knowledge

Flexible scheduling

Education

Serving It Right certification

Food safety training

Job description

Company Description

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is a critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning restaurant in Vancouver known for its refined yet playful approach to cuisine, service, and style. Led by Executive Chef Roger Ma, the kitchen showcases a seafood-focused menu grounded in classical techniques, enhanced with West Coast flair and global influences. The front-of-house team, guided by Executive General Manager JP Potters, emphasizes polished hospitality and meticulous attention to detail. The restaurant offers an elegant, high-caliber dining experience that attracts both local guests and visitors who value exceptional food, service, and atmosphere.

Role Description

The Bar Manager is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Vancouver, BC, responsible for overseeing all aspects of bar operations. This role manages daily bar service, including scheduling, supervising, and supporting bar staff to deliver elevated, guest-focused hospitality. The Bar Manager develops and maintains cocktail, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage programs, including menu design, product selection, costing, and inventory control. The role ensures compliance with liquor regulations and health and safety standards, monitors bar financial performance, and implements strategies to increase sales while maintaining quality. The Bar Manager collaborates closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to support cohesive service, leads ongoing training and development for bar staff, and assists with special events and seasonal promotions.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills, with a focus on creating welcoming, attentive, and personalized guest experiences.
• Extensive food & beverage knowledge, including cocktails, wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings, as well as bar operations and inventory management.
• Excellent communication abilities for coordinating with team members, leadership, and guests in a fast-paced, premium dining environment.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and coaching bar and front-of-house staff to maintain high standards of service and product knowledge.
• Sales skills and an understanding of upselling, menu engineering, and revenue optimization within a bar program.
• Previous bar management or supervisory experience in upscale or high-volume restaurants or hotels.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay composed and effective under pressure.
• Knowledge of local liquor laws, responsible beverage service practices, and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by restaurant operations.
• Relevant certification such as Serving It Right (or equivalent) and food safety training; additional wine or spirits certifications are an asset.