General Manager - Social Bar & Listening Room
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- Banff, AB
- $71,000-77,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Contract Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $71,000 - $77,000 per year, dependent on experience.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership
- Lead all front-of-house bar operations across the main bar, lounge, and Listening Room.
- Set, uphold, and evolve service standards that reflect energy, intention, and refined execution.
- Oversee scheduling, labor strategy, and daily operational readiness for a high-volume, beverage-led venue.
- Manage inventory, cost controls, supplier relationships, and operational systems.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, and brand standards.
- Champion a cocktail-first program, including seasonal menus, large-format serves, wellness-forward creations, and rare spirit experiences.
- Own the Listening Room experience; discreet entry, ritual-led pours, curated vinyl, and storytelling-driven service.
- Collaborate closely with Culinary, Entertainment, and Leadership teams to shape pacing, mood, and guest flow.
- Maintain consistency of tone; confident, curious, and intentional, from day service through late-night energy.
- Lead, coach, and develop bartenders and service staff through mentorship, trust, and accountability.
- Inspire commitment and high performance by enrolling buy-in rather than directing through authority.
- Foster a culture of ownership, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
- Act as a visible, composed leader in the room, especially during high-energy or high-pressure services.
- Proven leadership experience in beverage-led, high-volume hospitality environments.
- Deep knowledge of spirits, mixology techniques, and modern cocktail culture.
- A leadership style rooted in presence, collaboration, and shared accountability.
- Strong understanding of service flow, guest psychology, and atmosphere-driven experiences.
- Comfort leading teams in fast-paced, design-forward, high-expectation environments.
- ProServe certification required.
- Experience managing exclusive or concept-driven spaces (speakeasy, listening room, secret menu).
- Background in luxury hotels or destination nightlife concepts.
- Passion for evolving beverage programs and experiential bar models.
- Formal beverage, spirits, or leadership education.
- Continuous standing and walking throughout service periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 11lbs (5kg); occasional lifting up to 22lbs (10kg).
- Ability to work at a faster-than-average pace in a high-energy bar environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees after 3 months.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees.
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Accor properties world-wide.
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program, exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Accor Hotels in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler.
- One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria.
- Subsidized shared Staff Accommodation.
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