Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of Bar Manager at our brand-new Canadian Brewhouse restaurant in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. If you are passionate about providing an exceptional dining/tavern experience for guests and are looking to use your mixology experience and leadership skills to take our new business venture to the next level, then Lake Country Co-op and The Canadian Brewhouse are looking for you!
Your Purpose: The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the bar function, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the entire bar department. They are accountable for ensuring liquor inventory and ordering is completed and for scheduling bartenders and support staff. The Bar Manager maintains all equipment and sufficient inventory levels to meet business demands.
Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to provide exceptional experience for members and guests to enhance the success of our communities, deliver profits back, and invest in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs.
The Canadian Brewhouse is a uniquely Canadian themed restaurant and sports bar with an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees, drinks, and great specials. We welcome all sports and food fans, families, large groups, holiday parties, and more. Each location is a great place to meet a friend for lunch, after work beverages, catch the game, or have a big family dinner without the hassle of cleaning up.
Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op and The Canadian Brewhouse are excited to partner together to make a meaningful impact in Prince Albert and the surrounding areas. Lake Country Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 54,680 member-owners in 20 different communities across North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, Convenience Store, Home and Building Solutions, Ag products, Petroleum, Food Services, and Wine, Spirits and Beer. Through continuous innovation, strong collaborations with local organizations, and annual sales over $700 million, we continue to help build, fuel, feed, and grow our communities together. Our goal is to work together and build stronger, more vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.
- Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s and The Canadian Brewhouse’s vision, mission and safety principles to make a difference in guest’s lives.
- Manage the activities of the Bar, driving sales, service and satisfaction.
- Oversee all aspects pertaining to drink preparation and drink service, including prep lists, recipe books, drink preparation, presentation, service and waste.
- Lead by example when bartending – follow service steps, keep a positive attitude, and provide great service.
- Create the bar schedule based on targets and projections and ensure labour budgets are being met shift by shift.
- Manage and monitor the liquor and glassware inventory, drive sales of slow-moving or high inventory products.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of inventory systems, BevCheck, and draft systems.
- Be responsible for completing daily, weekly, and periodic administrative paperwork, recordkeeping, and reporting.
- Be responsible for bar organization and cleanliness; adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules and ensure staff follow the procedures set out in the Health and Safety manual.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
- Embody Lake Country Co-op’s values of Honesty, Innovation, Responsibility, and Respect and The Canadian Brewhouse’s values of Take Care of Each Other and Yourself, Think Like a Customer, Support Your Community, Hurry – Don’t Rush, Embrace Innovation, and Be Persistent.
Who You Will Work With:
The Team: Reporting to the General Manager, you will be a key participant in initiating, developing, and executing plans and policies to ensure continued growth in sales, service, employee satisfaction, and guest satisfaction. You will share feedback about programs, processes, the Bar Manager role, events and product launches with the General Manager and operational leaders openly, honestly, and often.
The Community: The City of Prince Albert is in one of the best areas for hunting, fishing, and outdoor experiences in Western Canada. It is a short drive to Prince Albert National Park that houses countless lakes, activities, and events to choose from! The City of Prince Albert has several parks and recreational activities as well. From Little Red River Park to The Mann Art Gallery, Alfred Jenkins Field House, and EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, there are fun-filled activities for the entire family. No matter the season, there are endless adventure possibilities within an hour drive, making Prince Albert like no other place in Canada!
You are looking for a career in the restaurant / bar industry and:
- You are outgoing, personable and fun.
- You possess 2+ years of experience bartending in high volume restaurants, taverns, or bars; you possess a passion for mixology and have supervisory or leadership experience in a bar setting.
- You have inventory management and ordering experience.
- You possess some knowledge of financial tools, budgeting and planning.
- You possess or are willing to attain Serve it Right, Food Wise, and First Aid certifications.
- You have a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
- You have strong attention to detail especially related to inventory and recipe specifications.
- You possess personal organization and time management skills.
- You have inherent coaching, leading and motivational skills.
- You handle stress and a fast-paced environment well.
- You are kind, patient, reasonable and show empathy.
- You work well in a dynamic team environment.
- You have the ability to work urgently while remaining calm.
- You have a flexible work schedule and will work closing-managing shifts and complete full shutdown of the store during peak sales hours, i.e., evenings and weekends.
- Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including flex days, a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewan’s largest companies.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
If you share our commitment to our communities combined with a fresh, innovative vision for our future, please apply online by August 1, 2025.
We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully take part in the recruitment process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us at [email protected]. All information received is kept confidential.
At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
We can’t wait to hear from you! We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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