Bar Manager - The Dusty Boot Saloon & Dance Hall

Banff Hospitality Collective; Banff; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Banff is looking for a Bar Manager for The Dusty Boot. This role includes managing bar operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has strong mixology expertise and excellent communication skills. You'll enjoy benefits like flexible hours, team events, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

50% off food and drinks

Health benefits after 3 months

Learning & Development allowance

Fun staff events

Qualifications

• Passion and knowledge of mixology with experience in making traditional and new cocktails.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of workplace culture.
• Flexible schedule and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all areas of the bar, upholding procedures and policies.
• Train and coach bartenders, building their knowledge.
• Manage inventory and ensure compliance with standards and laws.

Skills

Mixology knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Supervisory skills

Bartending experience

Education

ProServe certification

Job description

Be part of the team bringing our brand-new concept to life! The Dusty Boot is a Bar Manager role within The Dusty Boot Saloon & Dance Hall, featuring fancy cocktails, cold beer, western grub, and live music. A dressed-up saloon in a dressed-down cocktail lounge with weathered wood, warm leather, neon, and the sound of boots on the dance floor. Enjoy bar games, cowboy karaoke, billiards, and a chef-driven menu. Saddle up and settle in — must be whisky-drinking age (18+).

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

• Live, work & play in Banff National Park!
• Flexible hours with great earning potential
• 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
• Learning & Development allowance
• Fun staff events - Outdoor activities, holiday parties, team socials + more
• Opportunities for growth & advancement across unique venues
• Health benefits plan available after 3 months of employment
• Work with a company that intentionally gets you outside as well as gives back to the community
• Affordable manager housing may be available

What You’ll Do:

• 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
• Sharing your knowledge is a must! You\'ll be training and coaching bartenders, and building server product knowledge
• 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 promptly
• 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
• 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
• Maintain professional restaurant image, including bar cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• 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

What You Have:

• Passion and knowledge of 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
• Collaborative working style and team focus
• Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible schedule required
• Strong work ethic and a positive team player
• Supervisory or management experience is considered an asset
• Bartending experience required
• ProServe certification

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 | Banff Park Ranch | Pizzeria Sophia | 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.