Bar Team Lead

We're seeking a working Bar Team Lead who thrives on the floor, leads through action and takes pride in delivering exceptional hospitality. This role is ideal for an experienced bartender or server who wants to step into a leadership position while continuing to work regular shifts. They are expected to lead by example, support teammates, and be part of creating an outstanding lounge experience for our members and guests.

Reporting to the F&B Manager and Executive Chef, the Bar Team Lead plays a key role in daily operations, service quality, training, and inventory—while remaining an active, visible presence on the floor.

What You'll Do

• Work regularly scheduled shifts, performing the same day to day service duties as the team.
• Lead by example during service and support the lounge and bar team through positive, hands-on leadership
• Set the tone for exceptional hospitality, professionalism, and teamwork
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members
• Ensure smooth daily bar operations, high service standards, and consistent beverage quality
• Oversee bar ordering, inventory, stock rotation, and waste monitoring
• Maintain compliance with liquor licensing, health and safety, and responsible service standards
• Collaborate on cocktail menus, seasonal features, and promotions
• Support tournaments, events, and club-wide experiences
• Build strong relationships with members and guests and handle concerns with care and professionalism

What You Bring

• 3–5 years' experience in a bar or lounge environment, including senior bartender or lead experience
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and service standards
• Experience with inventory management and ordering
• Demonstrated natural leadership leading by example and staying engaged on the floor
• Calm, organized, and service-driven approach in a fast-paced environment
• Serving It Right certification required
• Private club or member-focused experience is an asset

Physical aspects of this role include but are not limited to constant standing and walking throughout the shift, along with frequent lifting and carrying of items up to 30 lbs. Additionally, occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting may be necessary.

This is an opportunity to step into an elevated leadership role, where your impact is felt through service, teamwork, and culture. If you're someone who takes pride in doing the work well, supporting others, and creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Employee Perks & Benefits:

• Excellent extended health & dental plan for eligible employees
• A generous employee recognition program
• Daily in-house employee meals & food discounts
• Free parking
• Use of Club facilities, including the fitness centre (some restrictions apply)
• Discounts with on-site physio, registered massage therapist and chiropractor

The North Shore Winter Club is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We believe in equal treatment and opportunity for all team members and strive to actively build a diverse workforce where everyone is treated equally.

Everyone has a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect, and make sure all people feel included and have access to the same opportunities. We actively strive to create an environment where all persons are able to share their ideas, beliefs, and skills.

All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Experience:

• bar or lounge environment: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Serving it Right certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person