NEW BAR OPENING — JUNE/JULY 2026
We're opening our doors in Calgary this June/July and building the founding service team. Get in on the ground floor.
About Us
Born and bred in Vancouver’s vibrant Mount Pleasant neighborhood, Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions is officially making the leap and expanding to Calgary!
We are a cocktail bar disguised as a postmodern thrift shop — part industrial warehouse, part breezy patio, all retro-cool. We pour an ever-rotating list of forward-thinking cocktails, fire up an Argentinian-style wood and charcoal grill, and treat hospitality like it matters. Because it does. We’re thrilled to bring our unique blend of nostalgia and high-energy hospitality to a whole new city.
The Role
We're hiring an Assistant General Manager (AGM) to help lead our founding Calgary crew. You are the operational backbone of the room, a mentor to the staff, and the keeper of the vibe when the floor is packed. You know how to balance the numbers with people-first leadership. We need someone who leads by example—someone who will dive into a busy service well or clear tables alongside the team, while keeping a sharp eye on labor, guest experience, and execution. If you love the high-energy chaos of a new opening and want to help shape a unique culture, this is your spot.
What You'll Do
- Lead the Floor: Run high-volume services with confidence. Set the standard for service pacing, hospitality, and energy, keeping the front and back of house completely in sync.
- Develop the Crew: Actively train, mentor, and coach our service team (servers, hosts, runners, and apprentices). Cultivate an environment built on growth, curiosity, and zero drama.
- Own the Operations: Support the GM with scheduling, inventory management, labor optimization, and maintaining strict health, safety, and liquor compliance standards.
- Cultivate Guest Loyalty: Build genuine connections with our guests, handle escalations with absolute grace, and make sure everyone leaves wanting to come back.
- Drive the Standards: Maintain the visual integrity and cleanliness of our unique space, ensuring the venue looks sharp and the music, lighting, and ambiance are always locked in.
Who You Are
- Experienced Leader: 2+ years of management or supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or cocktail-forward bar. Experience with a new location opening is a massive asset.
- Unflappable: You shine under pressure. When the waitlist is an hour long and the kitchen is slammed, you stay calm, focused, and positive.
- Operational Mindset: You understand the mechanics of a profitable floor—how to manage labor in real-time, optimize seating flow, and control costs without compromising the guest experience.
- A Master Communicator: Clear, warm, and highly effective at connecting with staff, guests, and ownership alike.
- Flexible Schedule: Full open availability, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required
- Valid ProServe certification (Alberta law).
- Clean background and references supporting trusted financial and operational management.
Nice to Have
- Strong knowledge of craft cocktails, spirits, or wood-fired culinary concepts.
- Deep familiarity with modern hospitality tech: POS systems (Lightspeed, TouchBistro), reservation tools (SevenRooms, OpenTable, Resy), and labor management platforms.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary / hourly wage (TBD based on experience) plus a share of the house tip pool.
- A supportive leadership team and owners who actually have your back.
- 50% off your meal when you work, plus a generous staff discount on your nights off.
- Real professional growth — hands-on experience scaling a successful brand into a brand-new market.
- Comprehensive training on our systems, menu development, and operational standards.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Work Location: In person
How to Apply
Send us a resume and a short note about your leadership style, where you've managed before, and what you're drinking lately. We read every application and look forward to meeting you.
Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background, identity, and experience level — if you're not sure you check every box, apply anyway.
Pay: $60,000.00-$73,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Restaurant FOH: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
