Bar Manager - Aera

Company Description

Located on the 38th floor of The Well, Aera pays homage to 21st century American cuisine, our menu of elevated classics and steakhouse favourites pairs beautifully with panoramic city views. Featuring a luxuriously appointed cocktail bar, impressive sushi counter, and an expansive open-air terrace set to launch this spring, our 38th-floor oasis in the clouds marries exceptional design and culinary innovation. As masters of our craft, we ensure that every moment spent with us is a tribute to the art of fine dining — and once the sun sets — a lively celebration of late-night revelry. 

With the goal of giving each and every guest a truly memorable dining experience, our team is passionate about providing polished, attentive, and intuitive hospitality at every turn.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Gratuity sharing
• Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform/ Clothing Reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B and Freehand locations
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B and Freehand locations
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

Job Description

The Bar Manager will oversee the bar program by creating and maintaining bar standards while driving sales through creative and innovative promotions and building relationships with suppliers and vendors. In addition, the Bar Manager is accountable for the day to day operations of the restaurant bar including staffing, cost controls, staff training, budgeting, administration and active floor management during service.

The Day to Day:

• Manage the overall bar and beverage program for the restaurant including cocktails, beers, garnishing and non-alcoholic beverages
• Create and maintain service and operational standards for the bar, making use of best practices and efficiencies where possible
• Lead the creation and maintenance of cocktail lists including new and innovative products and combinations while keeping in mind costing and speed requirements
• Liaison and build relationships with beverage related suppliers to source new products, new promotions and improved pricing
• Communicate the vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforce the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future
• Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and senior management alike
• Demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue
• Use conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity
• Additional duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality as asset
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high volume, fast paced hospitality environment.
• WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable an asset
• Experience working in both a fine dining and casual restaurant bar environment is preferred
• Extensive beverage knowledge including traditional cocktails and new, on-trend beverages
• Experience with new restaurant or bar openings and bar set-up is preferred
• A passion for beverage, food and service is a must!
• Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate extreme organization in a fast paced environment while acting as a team player
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong business acumen

Additional Information

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.