We have an exciting opportunity for a creative, passionate, and hospitality-driven individual to lead and become the face of the beverage program at Tacofino Hastings.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building and evolving our beverage experience through cocktail development, hospitality leadership, team coaching, community engagement, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will help shape a beverage program that reflects the Tacofino brand, supports strong financial performance, and creates memorable guest experiences.
The role works closely with restaurant leadership and front-line teams to support an exceptional hospitality culture while helping bring energy, creativity, and consistency to the Hastings experience.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to elevate the beverage and hospitality experience at Tacofino Hastings through leadership, training, menu development, operational consistency, and community engagement.
This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, working closely with restaurant leadership and the team to support:
- Exceptional guest experiences
- Strong hospitality and service culture
- A creative and community-driven beverage program
- Consistent operational standards and execution
What we offer
- Work/Life balance
- Salary: $50,000 - $52,000 + Tips
- Values-oriented and positive workplace environment
- Support from a positive head office team
- Eligibility for extended health and dental benefits
- Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for continued growth
Key Responsibilities
Beverage Program Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of the Hastings beverage program
- Build out an exciting bar program aligned with Tacofino’s brand and positioning
- Build features and menus with strong costing and margin awareness
- Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Training & Development
- Support onboarding, training, and ongoing support related to beverage knowledge and hospitality standards
- Assist in building training tools, guides, and educational resources
- Coach team members on beverage preparation, product knowledge, and hospitality standards
- Reinforce consistency and accountability through coaching and feedback
Hospitality & Guest Experience
- Lead the bar team and provide hands-on leadership and guest service
- Support and role model exceptional hospitality standards on the floor
- Partner with location leadership to elevate guest experience and service culture
- Coach teams on hospitality behaviours, guest engagement, and problem-solving
- Support planning and execution of localized events and activations
- Partner with leadership to build relationships with the local community
Operational Standards
- Support beverage-related operational systems and standards
- Assist with inventory, ordering, pars, and waste reduction
- Ensure compliance with liquor licensing requirements and responsible service practices
- Support the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of bar areas and beverage stations
Leadership Expectations
- Lead with professionalism, accountability, and hospitality
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Support open communication and constructive feedback
- Contribute positively to team culture
Qualifications
- 3 years of leadership experience in leading a beverage program
- 3 years of leadership in hospitality and restaurant operations
- Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and beverage trends
- Passion for hospitality and guest experience
- Strong and positive communication and coaching skills
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting training and team development
- Evening and weekend availability, based on business needs
Reports to:
- Restaurant Operator, Tacofino Hastings
At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun and safe workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a resume.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.
Pay: $50,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
