Lead Bartender

The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company is a craft brewery and brewpub located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Situated in the town of Canmore, the Grizzly Paw Pub & Brewing Company has been in operation since 1996. Our brewing operations include a 20,000 square foot landmark brewery, a pub, restaurant, taproom, and event space. We are looking for an outgoing and knowledgeable colleague who is willing to learn and ready to provide our customers with memorable experiences Summary of Position: This is a position for a detailed oriented individual, able to multitask and work unsupervised while being responsible for minor decision making and closing the restaurants after the manager has left. Duties & Responsibilities: ● Training of new employees and guidance of other bartenders & service staff ● Monitor stock levels and facilitate ordering ● Work with leadership team to develop beverage program ● Consistently drive service improvement within the team ● Drive the team to keep a clean, tidy and effective working environment ● Application of discounts when other leaders are not present ● Handle guest complaints when other leaders are not present ● Work as a role model for other team members to aspire to be ● Demonstrate excellent product knowledge, while also having knowledge of our local area. ● Serving food and liquor responsibly, while providing guests with a pleasurable experience. Must be knowledgeable in our product as well as our brand, while also having knowledge of our local area. ● Perform daily tasks such as cleaning, stocking, organizing, and ordering. ● Ensuring the safety of our guests by verifying age and identification, responsible liquor serving. ● Ensuring the comfort of our guests by maintaining a pleasant atmosphere including temperature, lights, TV channels, music station & volume. ● Accurately prepare and serve all beverages, while taking orders and engaging bar patrons. ● Be familiar and personable to locals and our regular guests ● As the last face of the business, I must complete the building check before leaving. This includes the closing of the kitchen staff, patio, all internal space, external space, locks, & alarms. ● Ready and willing to work in a service role which may include direct contact with the public and or vendor representatives. ● Follow all required Health, Safety, Prevention & Sanitation procedures always ● Provide support and training to colleagues as required ● Maintain proper audit track records, follow company policies & procedures ● Develop and maintain close and effective working relationship with all supporting departments ● Consider the environmental impact of all decisions ● Complete other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: ● Must be 18 years or older ● Position requires walking/standing for extended periods of time ● Position may require heavy lifting up to 160 lbs. (kegs, furniture, etc.) ● Strong hospitality experience in a fast-paced environment ● Must possess a current Proserve status ● Entry level Cicerone certification is an asset. ● Leadership skills ● Team player with a positive Attitude ● Strong Beer Culture Knowledge ● Trustworthy