Food Service Director – Aramark Canada – Higher Education

Job title: Food Service Director – Aramark Canada – Higher Education

Job description: Overview

At Aramark Canada, our people are important to us. Our 14,000+ team members coast to coast; deliver experiences that enrich and nourish thousands of lives every day through innovative services in food, facilities and uniforms. To show our employees how much we appreciate their efforts, we do everything we can to make sure they feel included, supported and encouraged. Aramark Canada proudly partners with world class post-secondary institutions, world renowned hospitals, major league sports venues and leading global businesses. As part of a global team that spans 19 countries and has over 200,000 team members; we strive to achieve a safe, diverse and inclusive workforce that our employees can be proud of.

Learn more at www.aramark.ca Description

Director of Retail

Dalhousie University

Reporting to the District Manager, the Director of Retail will oversee the daily food service of our 13 retail components at Dalhousie University. The Director or Retail will be responsible for the profitable management of these services under contract with the Client. Responsibilities include interaction with the client, customers and employees. The Director of Retail will provide vision to growing the business.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all operating standards are achieved
• Grow Catering business through Marketing initiatives
• Establish and maintain procedures for purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation and service of food
• Coordinate and supervise personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labour, scheduling, staffing and training
• Assist front line managers with any operational and staffing issues
• Train, develop and mentor the management team and establish succession plans
• Ensure that standards for sanitation and food safety are met
• Assist in menu planning
• Prepare business plans, budgets and forecasts
• Monitor financial operating results in order to achieve company and client objectives
• Develop new initiatives and programs to improve sales and customer satisfaction
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for all business sectors
• Maintain records to comply with Aramark, and government standards
• Ensure compliance with Marketing and Human Resources Programs
• Ensure adherence to Aramark’s policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to Aramark’s Health and Safety Programs

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in Hospitality management or related field
• 5 years progressive management experience in a similar sized operation
• strong leadership and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, project planning, and financial management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues and staff
• All applicants will be required to complete a security clearance

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

The finalist candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and a Vulnerable Sector Screening (if the operations we service require this). If hired for this position, your continued employment with us would be conditional upon Aramark being satisfied that you have successfully cleared both these conditions.

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Company: Aramark

Expected salary:

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Sun, 30 May 2021 22:27:03 GMT