Full-Time Bar Manager in Edmonton
Job Description
“Description
Position at Grand Villa Casino, Edmonton
Job Type: Full-Time (Regular) – Match Eatery and Public House
Who We Are
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Across its 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway currently employs approximately 8,648 people and boasts approximately 448 table games (including 49 poker tables), 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars and 561 hotel rooms. Gateway is the service provider for the Central, Southwest and North gaming Bundles in Ontario, which includes 11 properties in their portfolio. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway’s proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley’s Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Further information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.
Why Work For Us
Gateway celebrates and empowers those employees who made it all possible. A career at Gateway means great people, a great atmosphere and career advancement opportunities across our 26 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs for all while working in an engaging and fun environment. Join us today!
The Position
The Bar Manager position calls for a powerful team builder with positive attitude and passion for excellence in customer service.
This dynamic role requires a self-motivated professional with exceptional problem-solving skills, who will be responsible for operating a cost effective full-service bar and lead our remarkable service team to increase customer loyalty and product quality.
This position requires a committed leader to develop an efficient and focused work team by enhancing communication, collaboration and competence.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring excellence in customer service is achieved and guests’ experience exceeds their expectations.
In collaboration with management team ensures that all food and beverage offerings are prepared in accordance with high quality standards and takes advantage of opportunities to improve. Develops service standards, trains staff members and ensures implementation.
Provides leadership to bar staff members. Manages the performance of direct reports including: hiring, training, appraising performance, mentoring and scheduling.
Responsible for the development and achievement of revenue, labour and supply budgets.
Develops the bar menu and pricing strategies.
In collaboration with marketing department develops initiatives to attract and retain future business.
With extensive knowledge of bar operations, liaises with government regulators and ensures compliance with all casino regulations and procedures and applicable licenses.
What You’ll Require
Minimum 3 years in a senior position managing an upscale bar venue
Post-secondary education in Hospitality or a related field preferred
Provincial “Food Safe” certificates
High – level knowledge of wines, spirits and a creative passion of mixology
Basic understanding of marketing principals
Strong leadership and people management skills
Knowledge of legislation as it pertains to food and beverage operations
Working knowledge in computer software applications such as Excel, Word and Point of sale
Solid communication skills both oral and written
Ability to work all shifts and flexible hours
Ability to stand for long periods of time
What Is Next
Love what you see so far? For the best chance to hear from us, apply within 30 days of the posting date.
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How to Apply
Contact: Gateway Casinos & Entertainment LimitedWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.