Posted 12 hours ago
General Manager
New South Granville Cocktail Bar - Bar Asra
Location: Vancouver, BC
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 Salary
Are you a hospitality leader with a passion for curating exceptional guest experiences?
A new and exciting cocktail bar concept just opened in South Granville, and we are looking for a General Manager to bring it to life. This is an opportunity to shape a dynamic, service-driven space that blends impeccable cocktails, a thoughtful culinary program, and warm hospitality.
What You’ll Do:
● Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless service and a world-class guest
experience.
● Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team that values hospitality,
professionalism, and fun.
● Maintain systems for financial management, inventory, scheduling, and
operational efficiency.
● Work closely with the culinary and bar team to ensure alignment between food,
beverage, and service standards.
● Cultivate a positive, engaging work culture that attracts top talent.
● Manage guest relations and foster community engagement to establish our space as a
South Granville destination.
What You Bring:
● 3+ years of experience as a General Manager in a high-volume, cocktail-forward
restaurant or bar concept.
● Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop a team
● Business acumen with a proven track record of driving revenue and managing costs
● A deep passion for hospitality, food, and beverage, with a keen eye for detail
● Strong knowledge of BC liquor laws and industry best practices as well as wine list curation and ordering.
Why Join Us?
● This role is eligible for participation in our tip pool or bonus pool program (role
dependent), allowing you to boost your income.
● Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee
Assistance Program for benefit-eligible partners.
● Discounted partner shift meals.
● Opportunity for advancement and growth within the company.
Bar Asra is a globally inspired cocktail bar and restaurant in Vancouver’s South Granville neighbourhood. Led by Executive Chefs Kanwardeep Ahluwalia and Baldeep Singh, the menu reimagines dishes from around the world through the lens of travel, migration, and memory. With bold flavour combinations, seasonal spontaneity, and a focus on underused ingredients, each dish is crafted to spark curiosity and conversation. Designed for sharing, the menu invites guests on a sensory journey that feels both personal and adventurous.
The experience continues behind the bar with a cocktail program by Bar Manager Matthew Locke, where inventive, globally influenced drinks reflect the same spirit of reinvention. From refreshed highballs to unique flavour pairings, every pour is intentional. The space—modern and nature-inspired—offers a welcoming setting whether you’re gathering with friends or enjoying a solo drink. At Bar Asra, bold flavours and vibrant energy come together in a place where curiosity leads and every visit offers something new.
Bar Asra is a globally inspired cocktail bar and restaurant in Vancouver’s South Granville neighbourhood. Led by Executive Chefs Kanwardeep Ahluwalia and Baldeep Singh, the menu reimagines dishes from around the world through the lens of travel, migration, and memory. With bold flavour combinations, seasonal spontaneity, and a focus on underused ingredients, each dish is crafted to spark curiosity and conversation. Designed for sharing, the menu invites guests on a sensory journey that feels both personal and adventurous.
The experience continues behind the bar with a cocktail program by Bar Manager Matthew Locke, where inventive, globally influenced drinks reflect the same spirit of reinvention. From refreshed highballs to unique flavour pairings, every pour is intentional. The space—modern and nature-inspired—offers a welcoming setting whether you’re gathering with friends or enjoying a solo drink. At Bar Asra, bold flavours and vibrant energy come together in a place where curiosity leads and every visit offers something new.
