Food Services operates two cafeterias and Campus Caterers and works closely with Culinary Arts, Professional Baking, and Hospitality Management to provide food services to the campus community. Food Services is part of the Ancillary Services team.
Employment Group: ADMIN
Position Number: 00923
Division: VP Administration and Finance
Department: Cafeteria
Campus: Nanaimo campus
Appointment Type: regular full-time
FTE: 1.0
Workload: 35 hours per week. Flexible schedule involving frequent evening and weekend work.
Pay Level: Excluded Pay Band 8
Appointment Start Date: 15/10/2019
Applicant Documents: CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Referees/ References
Posting Closing Date : 04/09/2019
Job Reference; 674
TO APPLY: follow link to university website
Duties
Food Services at Vancouver Island University's Nanaimo Campus is seeking an energetic all-start leader to fill the position of Kitchen Manager to manage the "Back of House" operation of the University's food outlets, including two cafeterias, a Starbucks outlet, and Catering services. Provide high-quality service to the campus community while balancing financial and educational needs. Hire, lead, coach, schedule, train, and performance manage 16 plus employees in the "Back of House" to ensure the support and delivery of outstanding service while supporting and encouraging a team environment. Oversee daily delivery of food products including checking volumes, signage including; allergy awareness, and presentation. Responsible for monitoring and evaluating staff performance and daily assignments. Participate actively in a multi-functional team environment. Contribute to menu development. Ensure the department meets VIHA Food Safety and cleanliness standard including training staff on proper sanitation guidelines.
Ensure reporting requirements are met and submitted to the Finance department. Coordinate and submit inventory counts. Contribute to the development of the annual budget including the HR budget. Manage technologies used in the operation including the POS terminals, inventory control software and that the systems are up to date. Research and implement ways to improve operational efficiency through inventory management, process improvement and system implementation. Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative marketing and communication strategies including social media strategies.
This position involves active supervision at multiple locations across the Nanaimo campus.
Qualifications
Canadian Red Seal in Cooking or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution. Current Food Safe certification. Minimum of five years' experience in a Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef position in a large hotel or institutional food setting. Minimum of 2 years' experience supervising in a catering or banquet service. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Ability to manage multi-outlets while demonstrating excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, as well as organizational and administrative skills.
- Experience scheduling a large staff complement and understanding fluctuations in business volumes as it relates to staffing.
- Demonstrated leadership skills while leading a large staff complement and support an environment of teamwork, employee development, and quality service.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of business goals.
- Results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
- Experience in concept and food menu development.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated budget management skills including food and labour cost.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated technology competencies with proven experience managing technology supports.
- Ability to work effectively in an innovative, fast-paced and multi-tasked environment.
- Ability to define objectives and communicate those effectively to the Food Services department, vendors and employees.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, set goals, and make sound decisions in a timely manner.
- Required to work flexible hours inclusive of evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
Five (5) years' experience supervising in a unionized environment. Experience in the installation and maintenance of computerized inventory control and point-of-sale systems. A valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence and a confirmed satisfactory driving record.
Note:
- Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- Vancouver Island University embraces the principle of employment equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of Aboriginal descent.
