Bar Manager, Good Folk

Job summary

The Bar Manager will lead the bar team, develop innovative beverage programs, and oversee daily operations including inventory and scheduling. They are responsible for maintaining high service standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence in partnership with the General Manager.

Job details

Good Folk has quickly become known for its creative cocktails, exceptional hospitality, and welcoming upscale atmosphere. Located in the Otter Hotel, we've built a reputation for memorable dining experiences that keep both locals and visitors coming back. We're looking for an experienced Bar Manager to lead our beverage program, inspire our team, and continue raising the bar for service, creativity, and guest experience. This is an opportunity to join a restaurant with strong momentum and help shape its next chapter. What You'll Do Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bar team. Create and evolve an innovative beverage program featuring cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings. Oversee daily bar operations, including inventory, ordering, scheduling, and cost controls. Maintain exceptional service standards and guest experiences. Support recruitment, training, and performance development. Partner with the General Manager to drive operational excellence. Ensure compliance with liquor, health, and safety regulations. What We're Looking For A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Passion for hospitality, beverages, and guest service. Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills. Creative mindset with an eye for trends and opportunities. Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Local to the Bow Valley or willing to relocate. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in a full-service restaurant or bar. 2+ years bartending experience. 1+ year in a leadership or management role. Experience with POS systems, inventory management, and scheduling. Ability to lift 30+ lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods. ProServe certification required. At BCP, we offer a comprehensive total compensation package, including perks and benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your lifestyle in the Bow Valley. Here are some highlights of what our team members enjoy: Group Health, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage, with BCP covering 50% of premiums for employees and their dependents. Opportunity to invest in our Employee Share Ownership Program. Food and beverage discounts at all BLC restaurants and cafes. Health and wellbeing programs, including free yoga, complimentary canoe passes, discounted ski passes, golf membership and fitness club memberships. Discounts on spa services, movie passes, and rental/retail goods. Participation in Leadership Days for ongoing professional development. Experience our hotels firsthand through our Complimentary Hotel Stays Program. A complete list of employee benefits are listed here. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, BCP offers an outstanding environment with opportunities for advancement, a fun work atmosphere, and exceptional benefits. BCP is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can succeed. As a signatory to the Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. We actively work to remove barriers for applicants and team members from equity-seeking groups. If you require assistance with the application process or need accommodations, please reach out to us at [email protected] or 403-760-8521. Please note: Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Bar Manager will lead the bar team, develop innovative beverage programs, and oversee daily operations including inventory and scheduling. They are responsible for maintaining high service standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence in partnership with the General Manager.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a full-service restaurant or bar, including 2 years of bartending and 1 year in a leadership role. A ProServe certification is required, along with the ability to work flexible hours and perform physical tasks.

Benefits

• Group health insurance • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Employee share ownership program • Food and beverage discounts • Yoga classes • Canoe passes • Ski passes • Golf membership • Fitness club memberships • Spa service discounts • Movie passes • Rental and retail discounts • Professional development • Complimentary hotel stays

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bar management
• Cocktail creation
• Team leadership
• Inventory management
• Staff scheduling
• Cost control
• Hospitality management
• POS systems
• Staff training
• Beverage program development
• Customer service
• Communication
• Coaching
• Operational excellence
• Safety compliance
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Bartending
• Lifting Ability
• Service Standards
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Management
• Customer Service
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Team Building
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Bar Manager
• Restaurant / Food Service Manager
• Restaurant Managers
• Food Service Managers