Bar Manager/bartender

3 days ago

Bowen Island, Canada Bowen Island Pub Full time

**About The Bowen Island Pub**
The Bowen Island Pub is the largest and busiest food and beverage business on beautiful Bowen Island. For 40 years the Bowen Pub has been at the centre of the community hosting: regular live music events, community socials and fundraisers. The Bowen Pub was rebuilt in 2018 and is now a 200+ seat venue with consistently high year-round revenues.

Bowen Island is the fastest growing community in Canada by percentage. Located just 20 minute ferry ride from West Vancouver, Bowen Island is easily accessible by ferry that runs every hour, seven days a week and connects directly with transit to take you into the city. You don't need a car and can be downtown Vancouver in less than an hour for easy access to shopping and social events.

Known for its stunning beauty and being a safe and friendly community, Bowen Island is an absolutely idilic place to call home. Leaving the city behind, arriving on Bowen you can feel yourself relax.

Bowen is perfect for people looking for: getting close to nature / health and wellness / hiking trails / kayak and sailing activities / raising a family / living a peaceful life.

**Responsibilities**
- Working bar shifts and/or floor supervision as needed...primarily evenings and weekends
- Managing liquor inventories and weekly ordering
- Maintaining overall cleanliness of the facility with specific emphasis on the bar
- Managerdrink menus and specialty cocktail and mocktail menus
- Develop relationships with liquor reps
- Lead, train, and develop team members
- Ensure compliance with liquor safety regulations.
- Enforce responsible alcohol service policies and monitor guest interactions to promote a safe environment.
- Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints promptly to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Uphold hospitality standards by creating an inviting atmosphere for guests and staff alike.

**Skills**
- Proven experience in bar management / bartending in similar high volume establishments
- Strong background in drink knowledge and recipe development
- Familiarity with POS system Touchbistro is an asset; cash handling experience is essential.
- Excellent customer service skills with a focus on building relationships with regulars
- Comfortable handing difficult customers to ensure the safety and security of the venue and its patrons and staff. Experience with bar security policies and best practices is an asset.
- Although you do not require a vehicle, holding a valid BC Drivers License is an asset.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bowen Island, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to relocate to Bowen Island by March of 2026

**Experience**:

- Bar management: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Serving It Right (required)

Work Location: In person

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