Bar Manager - Bluebird Restaurant

Banff Hospitality Collective; Banff; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live in Banff area

Food & beverage discounts

Health benefits after probation

Growth opportunities across venues

Learning and development allowance

Team events

Job summary

Banff Hospitality Collective invites a Bar Manager to oversee Bluebird’s bar operations in Banff. You will train staff, manage inventory, and craft seasonal drinks that pair with the menu while ensuring compliance and hospitality excellence.

The role demands a proactive leader who fosters teamwork, upholds brand standards, and contributes to a vibrant guest experience in a scenic mountain setting.

Qualifications

• Bartending experience required.
• ProServe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all areas of the bar, ensuring bar procedures align with company standards and laws.
• Train and coach bartenders, build server product knowledge.
• Lead by example alongside bartenders with hospitality and positivity.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, storing, and invoicing.
• Create and maintain a drinks menu that complements the food menu and evolves with seasons.
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling and bar maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and laws.
• Maintain professional restaurant image and appearance standards.
• Show commitment to brand and team culture.

Skills

Bar management

Training

Inventory management

Menu development

Sanitation

Compliance

Brand image

Team leadership

Tools

ProServe certification

Job description

We're seeking a Bar Manager to join us at Bluebird! Welcome to Bluebird, a wood-fired steakhouse featuring the best of Alberta beef including your favorite classic cuts and all-day-roasted Prime rib. Bluebird is where brunch and cocktails collide into fireside lunch which glides into happy hour and then swooshes into dinner where the après begins. With the fire stoked high, we are ready for you to ski through the front door and tell us all about it. It's always a bluebird day in our mid-century chalet. Want to know more? Check us out here: https://www.bluebirdbanff.com/

The anticipated start date for this position is mid-October.

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

• Live, work & play in Banff National Park!
• Competitive compensation: hourly rate + tips + achievable bonus program
• 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
• Discounted food on shift
• Health benefits plan available after 3 months of employment
• Opportunities for growth & advancement across 17 unique venues
• Learning and development allowance
• Subsidized manager accommodation may be available
• Fun staff events - outdoor activities, holiday parties, team socials + more
• 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, using 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 train and coach bartenders, and build server product knowledge along the way
• Lead by example, working alongside the bartenders, with a focus on hospitality and positivity
• Manage inventory to business levels, and ensure ordering, receiving, storing, and invoice processing are completed on time
• Create and maintain a drinks menu that complements the food menu and evolves with the seasons and trends
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, cleanliness, and maintenance of the bar area
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, and federal, provincial, and municipal laws
• Maintain professional restaurant image, including bar cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• Like us, you're proud to be part of BHC, and it shows in your commitment to our brand and team culture

What You Have:

• Bartending experience required
• ProServe certification required
• Availability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays required
• Supervisory or management experience is considered an asset
• Passion and knowledge of beer, 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
• A collaborative working style and team focus
• Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic and a positive team player

Banff Hospitality Collective is: https://www.banffcollective.com/banff-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.