Bar Manager

EightSix Network Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in Vancouver is seeking a General Manager to oversee bar operations, ensure high guest satisfaction, and manage staff efficiently. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in bartending and bar management, alongside strong leadership and organizational skills. This role offers competitive wages and various benefits including discounts on food and beverages.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Discounts on all food and beverage

Medical/Dental Group Health Benefits

Training, development and education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certification in related bartending and mixology is an asset.
• Serving It Right certification required.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Bar Manager or Restaurant AGM.

Responsibilities

• Elevate the standards of the Bar, including staff management and bar cleanliness.
• Ensure a positive guest experience and respond to complaints effectively.
• Recruit, train, and motivate bar staff while creating an engaging team environment.

Skills

Certification in related bartending and mixology

Serving It Right certification

2+ years experience as a Bar Manager or Restaurant AGM

3+ years in bartending

In-depth knowledge of hospitality/food & beverage service industry

Well-developed problem solving skills

Leadership ability and outgoing personality

Exceptional organizational skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

El Guapo Yaletown is currently hiring a General Manager to join our FOH team!

General Manager Responsibilities

• Elevate the standards of the Bar as a whole, including employee standards, drink consistency, drink times, bar cleanliness, and bar service.
• Oversee and manage all bar staff and bar areas of the restaurant.
• Manage staff, provide feedback, and maintain a high level of employee morale.
• Ensure a positive guest experience in all areas; investigate and respond to complaints, taking appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Recruit, train, motivate bar staff; oversee continual training and performance.
• Create an engaging and energetic environment where all employees work as a highly functioning team.
• Create and update the beverage list in coordination with the General Manager.
• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Certification in related bartending and mixology is an asset.
• Serving It Right certification required.
• 2+ years experience as a Bar Manager or Restaurant AGM in a similar environment.
• 3+ years in bartending.
• In-depth knowledge/experience of the hospitality/food & beverage service industry.
• Well-developed problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• Self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability and outgoing personality.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and ethics; self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff (verbal, written, and presentation).

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Discounts on all food and beverage.
• Fun team and culture.
• Medical/Dental Group Health Benefits.
• Training, development and education reimbursement.