We are currently seeking for the position of Promotions Team Member. In this role, you can expect to interact with all customers of Melrose Café & Bar. You will be educating and communicating to consumers on all current promotions as well as setting up merchandising opportunities within the Melrose establishment.

What you can expect from us:

• A dynamic environment to apply your skills, and learn new ones
• A chance to develop merchandising experience and hands on Marketing experience
• An opportunity to be a part of an exciting team

We are currently seeking:

• Energetic, goal oriented and enthusiastic individuals
• People who like to interact with the public and are passionate
• People who enjoy having fun and enjoy the challenge in engaging consumer interest

Responsibilities:

• Fun and energetic interactions with the public
• Outgoing, friendly and creative personality
• Able to work evenings and weekends

If you are confident you can succeed as part of our team, please apply by email your resume to hrmanager@melrosecalgary.com

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Melrose Cafe & Bar team, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please

Chances to WIN tons of prizes including Bud Light Lounge Chairs, Official NFL Jerseys & much more! Reserve your table now. 403 228 3566.

It’s a party every year at Melrose, and with all three levels of our bar open, there’s room for you too! As if $3.50 drink specials and $6.00 Chili Dog Pizza isn’t enough, it’s not a Melrose party without giveaways! This year we’ve got a few Official NFL jerseys up for grabs, as well as a couple of Bud Light Lounge Chairs – complete with coolers in the footstools, how cool is that?!

So I’m the girl – ahem, let me rephrase – I’m the Canadian that doesn’t much follow American football (need I mention I’m a Saskatchewan Canadian), but just for kicks, I chose to follow a team at random from the start of the season. And that team just happened to be the San Francisco 49ers. Superbowl might just be that much more interesting this year! Hope to see you here:)

-Hayley @h_gislason

Assistant Marketing Manager

MelroseCafé and Bar

For only $25 you can:

You can buy your tickets here and for more info watch below as Chef Kookatham interview one of the organizers of Holipalooza.

Here’s a recap of what happened on November 5, 2011 down at Espy for their 2nd annual #Nakedespy event. The Chef’s highlight was interviewing W.Brett Wilson of Risky Business and Dragons’ Den fame who was on site to support the event.

One of my first tables was two nice young fellows named Dave and Drew. They were proudly wearing their Pittsburgh jerseys and looked ready for a night of hockey. I asked them if I could see their ID’s and discovered that they were both from the US. I offered them the drink special and they happily ordered a bucket of ice cold Canadians. When I suggested that they enter the draw for future flames tickets they said they probably wouldn’t be in town long enough to claim their prize. I joked that their charming waitress would gladly accept the tickets in their place, and that they should enter anyway as we often give away fun mini prizes throughout the evening. Dave and Drew concluded that if they won I could have the tickets in exchange for my awesome hockey socks, which we agreed would be fair exchange.

As it turns out, Dave and Drew were going to the game that night and wouldn’t be there to claim their prize either way. As I got to know them I realized just how dedicated they were to their team.

Dave and Drew weren’t just in Calgary to watch their team that day, they were here as part of their North American hockey tour. Drew had flown from Florida to Pittsburg (his home town) to meet up with Dave. From there they flew to Vancouver to watch the Penguins take the Canucks 4-3 in their first official game of the season. The pair then flew to Calgary to watch the October eighth game against our Calgary Flames, and had plans to drive to Edmonton the next day to watch their team take on the Edmonton Oilers.

Before they left I made sure they got some noise makers to take to the stadium and a gift certificate to come back after the game and celebrate. Even if their team didn’t win that night they were certainly rock stars in my book, and deserved a little celebrity treatment.  I got them a couple of ‘rock star ‘shots as my final farewell and sent them off to the Dome. These two were a real pleasure to serve and I’m glad they made the Heart of the Red Mile one of the stops on their awesome Canadian Hockey tour. Wishing you all the best from the frosty north! 

-Linda

Cocktail

1. Everyday for the month of Movember, for every pint of Rickards beer sold, we will donate $0.25.

2. Every Friday for the month of Movember for every Feature drink sold, we will doante $1.00.

3. Join us November 5th at Espy in Inglewood for the second annual #Nakedespy.

4. Join us November 25th for the second annual Melrose #MoBroBash. We’re looking to crown a new Mo Bro and Mo Sista! The party featuring DJ Ryan, starts at 8pm and goes straight through til 2am.

We’re looking to help raise as much funds as we can to support the Movember Movement, in addition to the above ways you can contribute, Melrose also has a Mo Bro team registered. If you would like to support our team please follow the link.

You can watch for updates from our team via Facebook, Twitter and Tout. Let’s have fun and see you all on the 25th!

Tony

Marketing Manager

@tnjohan on twitter

Melrose has not one but TWO big events planned for the last weekend of October.

Friday the 28^th is our Pumpkin Carving Contest & Slumber Party! (Since we are celebrating Halloween the next day, we thought why don’t we all kick back in our pajamas, carve some pumpkins for charity, relax & watch the Flames game & maybe some horror movies, then dance up a storm, slumber party style!) Proceeds for our #Carve4Kids go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary & Area. For more info or to sign up your team, please visit www.melrosehalloween.eventbrite.com

Saturday the 29^th – pajamas off, costumes on!! Okay, we’re all a little sad that GSP got injured and will no longer be fighting, but UFC will still go on, free cover of course, and our Halloween party can now blast off in full force whenever y’all decide to show up! Did I mention $100 prizes for the BEST costumes in the house? So, yeah…bring it!

As excited as I am to throw on my costume on the Saturday, I think I’m just a tad more over the moon about wearing my pajamas in the bar the night before! I haven’t worn pajamas in public since college finals!

See you on Halloweekend, YYC!

-Hayley G @h_gislason

Assistant Marketing Manager

MelroseCafé & Bar

Melrose Cafe & Bar is looking for a experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. We are an award winning establishment winning in the Best Bar/Pub category in WHERE Magazine’s Most Memorable Meal Awards here in Calgary, Alberta. We became known throughout North America as the Heart of the Red Mile during the Calgary Flames amazing playoff run of 2004. We would like to add great people to join our establishment who will contribute to the continued success of Melrose Cafe & Bar. 

What we offer: 
•Competitive salary
•Benefits 
•Manager incentive program
•Extensive training and personal development opportunities
•Relocation reimbursements
•Shift meals

Duties and Responsibilities: 
•Running the kitchen while maintaining operational standards and best practices as well as food safety.
•Coaching staff on a daily basis.
•Assisting in the planning and execution of functions
•Accountability for supporting standards of cleanliness, timing, uniform, grooming, organization, production, food quality, and consistency.
•Ensuring a high level of cleanliness and repair of kitchen by supervising kitchen cleaning schedules and overseeing equipment maintenance.
•Managing daily labour costs in the kitchen.
•Accurately conducting food inventory on a weekly basis.
•Assisting the Executive Chef with maintaining appropriate food cost.
•Promoting a safe working environment and complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
•Performing opening, closing and side duties as per the Melrose Cafe & Bar guidelines.
•Other duties as assigned by senior management.

Preferred Education and Qualifications: 

•Minimum of 4 years cooking in a high volume setting. 
•2 years experience as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Supervisor role
•Red Seal Certificate or working towards
•Effective communication both written and orally. 
•The ability to work independently and take initiative.
•Experience training all kitchen positions is an asset.
•Being able to work effectively in an environment that embraces team work.
•Punctuality. 
•Strong analytical skills.
•Possess a strong will to succeed.
•Are self motivated and strive to constantly achieve the highest levels of quality, service, cleanliness, safety while being conscious of food cost. 
•The ability to handle a flexible schedule is preferred. 

If you are confident you can succeed as part of our team, you can apply forwarding your resume and availability to hrmanager@melrosecalgary.com, by faxing your resume to (403) 228-5708, or apply in person to: 

Melrose Cafe & Bar 
730 17th Ave SW 
Calgary, AB 
T2S 0B7 

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Melrose Cafe & Bar team, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please